Trumpeter Ray Vega in concert: "History of the Latin Tinge"

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Join us for a special evening of Latin Jazz featuring virtuoso trumpeter Ray Vega as he makes a rare West Coast appearance with the Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble. Mr. Vega is an iconic figure in the idiom, having served long stints in the bands of Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Ray Baretto, and Mario Bauza. Equally adept in both traditional Latin music and jazz, Mr. Vega is internationally recognized as a key innovator and pioneer in his own right, having released four critically-acclaimed records as a bandleader combining the best of both worlds.

The evening’s program, entitled “History of Latin Tinge”, will include Vega’s unique arrangements of several seminal works by famous Jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane recast with a Latin flavor. Throughout the program, listeners will be able to hear the key connections between the music of Latin and North America. The repertoire should appeal to listeners and dancers alike, and we guarantee you’ll be moving in your seat!

Don’t miss this unique program prepared and performed by Mr. Vega and the ensemble! The event is on Sunday March 3 at 7:00 in Stanford University’s Dinkelspiel Auditorium. Advance tickets are $5 cheaper, so get your tickets early! Student and Senior discounts apply also.

For more information, visit our website at http://latinjazz.stanford.edu. To purchase tickets, go to http://tickets.stanford.edu or call the Stanford Box Office at (650)725-2787.

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