Latin Percussion Summit at Satalla in New York City

Monday, January 24 2005 @ 03:35 AM EST

New York City, New York, USA - The Satalla world music club will be hosting a Latin Percussion Summit with Carlos "Patato" Valdés, Cándido Camero, Ray Barretto and Nicky Marrero. The event will tae place Saturday, January 29 at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Admission is $25/advance and $30/door.

Now in his 70s and still going strong, Carlos "Patato" Valdés is considered one of the greatest conga players ever to tap the skins. He has played with most of the great figures in the Latin Jazz movement of the 1950s, including a lengthy stint with Herbie Mann's groundbreaking septet and multiple recordings with Tito Puente.

Cándido Camero, the Havana-born 83-year old elder statesman of conga, is a living encyclopedia of the history of Cuban music. Born in La Habana’s colorful El Cerro neighborhood, Cándido has appeared on hundreds of albums, including more than 50 as bandleader.

For nearly 40 years, conguero and bandleader Ray Barretto has been one of the leading forces in Latin jazz. His hard, compelling playing style has graced the recordings of saxophonists Gene Ammons, Lou Donaldson, and Sonny Stitt, and guitarists Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell. Together with master timbalero Nicky Marrero, the stellar ensemble presents the Latin Percussion Summit.

Satalla is located at 37 West 26th Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway. Phone: +1 212.576.1155.

[Photo: Carlos Patato Valdés].

World Music Central
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