Artist description Sonando is a latin jazz ensemble based in the San Francisco Bay Area*. The working group is a quartet, occasionally augmented by horns. It can down size to a trio as well. Sonando’s repertoire is varied and unique, including original arrangements of Jazz standards, Cuban standards, Afro-Cuban Folkloric songs, Latin funk as well as original compositions, all with an eye towards the Jazz and Afro-Cuban traditions and improvisation. The variety of music performed lends itself to sit-down events or danceable shows. * Not to be confused with the group, Sonando, based in Seattle

Music Style Latin Jazz

Musical Influences Jazz, Afro-Cuban

Artist History Sonando was formed in 1999 by Patricio Angulo. The group has performed at a variety of venues in the San Francisco Bay Area, including, The Blue Bar at the Black Cat, Cafe Claude, Circadia, Harry's on Fillmore, Jupiter, Rassela's Jazz Club, Top of the Mark (Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel), and has become a fixture on Friday's at the 850 (Cigar Bar) in San Francisco over the last two years.

Group Members Patricio Angulo - Percussion, Bill Friedman - Piano, Steve Senft-Herrera - Bass, Phil Thompson - Drums

Instruments piano, bass, drums, congas, afro-cuban percussion

Albums 7 Steps to 850

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Location Berkeley, California - USA

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