Artist description This band brings together excellent musicians with a strong Jazz background and an open mind about South American and Eastern European rhythms.

Music Style Jazz, Latin, Brazil, World, Ethnic

Musical Influences Herbie Hancock, Mc Coy Tyner, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Bach, Brahms, Hermeto Pasqual, Eddie Palmieri among others

Similar Artists Oregon, Hermeto Pasqual, Egberto Gismonti,

Artist History The band has been performing in and around New York City since 1994, in clubs such as the Dearhead Inn and Smalls as well as festivals such as the Daleport Water Gasp (PA).

Group Members Billy Drewes (sax, flute): Recorded over 100 albums including Jazz greats like John Scofield, Lyle Mays and the Village Vanguard Orchestra. Tino Derado (piano, accordion): Performed with Gary Burton, Peter Erskine, Craig Handy a.o. He has been granted a green card based on extraordinary abilities in the field of Jazz. Ben Street (acoustic bass): Verve recording artist with the Kurt Rosenwinkl Group. He is one of NY's most sought-after bass players. Satoshi Takeishi (drums, percussion): Performed four years with Ray Baretto and currently drums for Eliano Elias. Jamey Haddad (percussion, drums): Teaches at Berklee College of Music as well as at the New School for social research in NY. Countless recordings as a sideman, steady member of Dave Liebman's Group and is a new member of Paul Simon's band.

Instruments Saxophone, piano, accordion, accoustic bass, drums, percussions

Albums Aguacero

Additional Info You will love this album. I personally guarantee it.

Location New York, NY - USA

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