Jazz pianist and composer Hilton Ruíz, regarded as one of the most versatile musicians in jazz, died unexpectedly in New Orleans in 2006 while working on a Hurricane Katrina benefit recording. Our stage will be graced by Ray Vega (horns), Steve Turré (horns), Dave Valentín (flute), Arturo O'Farrill (piano), Yunior Terry (bass), Phoenix Rivera, (drums), Sandy Perez (percussion), and Chembo Corniel (percussion).


Latin Jazz All-Stars

Today’s program also features The Jesús Díaz Latin Jazz Ensemble, a sextet including Murray Low (piano), Melecio Magdaluyo (sax and flute), Ayla Davila (bass), Ross Wilson (trumpet and trombone), Javier Navarrette (congas), and Jesús Díaz (timbales). The ensemble will debut new compositions as well as original arrangements of classic Latin jazz tunes.


Jesús Díaz - photo by David Belove


Hilton Ruíz

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Jaffe events is very proud to support and to be part of the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Jaffe Events was established 10 years ago with the goal of promoting the Latin music and culture to all the residents and visitors of the Bay Area. Jaffe Events has worked with a large variety of events ranging from concerts with artists such as Celia Cruz, Shakira, Los Amigos Invisibles to name a few, non profit festivals such as Carnaval San Francisco and Cinco de Mayo to weekly night clubs. For more information please log on Jaffe Events website.



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