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Transcendent jazz and Afro-Cuban fusion

John Santos Sextet with special guest Yilian Cañizares

July 20 @ 7:30 pm

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Date:
July 20
Time:
7:30 pm
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Dinkelspiel Auditorium
471 Lagunita Dr
Stanford, CA 94305 United States

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SJW Members: $54 | $44 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $12
Non-members: $62 | $52 | Child (17 and under) & Student (w/ valid student ID card) $20

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Experience the fusion of jazz, classical, and Afro-Cuban rhythms as rising star Yilian Cañizares and acclaimed multi-GRAMMY nominee John Santos Sextet deliver an unforgettable, dynamic, culturally rich Latin Jazz celebration.

Experience an evening of extraordinary musical artistry led by the groundbreaking John Santos Sextet. Under the visionary leadership of multi-GRAMMY nominee and USA Fontanals Fellow John Santos, this celebrated ensemble delves deep into the historical and cultural roots of Latin Jazz with masterful precision. Their performance showcases an intricate interplay of rhythm and improvisation through vibrant renditions of Latin American classics, jazz standards, and bold original compositions that push musical boundaries.

Kicking off the show, acclaimed artist Yilian Cañizares joins the Sextet for an exciting set of original music. The Cuban-born, Swiss-raised virtuoso brings her signature fusion of jazz, classical, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, infusing the evening with electrifying creativity and soulful expression.

Together, the John Santos Sextet and Yilian Cañizares deliver an immersive celebration that seamlessly bridges tradition with modern innovation, sure to leave audiences inspired by a vibrant journey of artistry, virtuosity, and joy.

John Santos Website

Yilian Cañizares Website

IMN Article

Personnel:

  • John Santos, Percussion
  • Yilian Cañizares, Violin & Vocals
  • Additional personnel TBA

“Yilian is one of the most incredible talents of the new generation of Cuban musicians. She is a virtuoso, expressive, spontaneous and has a grace that makes her the favorite of all of us.”

Chucho Valdés

To those uninitiated in this rich folkloric music, Filosofía Caribeña Vol. 3: A Puerto Rico Del Alma is like the sound of fireworks at Puerto Rico’s San Sebastián Street Festival. The heat and glare of Santos’ profoundly groove-inducing sextet equally reflect the simple beauty of the traditional plena rhythm, which Santos executes to sublime stature on “No Me Mientas Más,” one of five original Santos compositions on the album, accompanied by four covers.

DownBeat Magazine

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