Cruisin la calle
The Biggest Latin Jazz Concert to hit Tampa Bay !
Thursday , April 10th , 2008
“ East Meets West ” ( El Oriente llega al Oxidente ) is a cultural musical event infusing the soul of Latin rhythms with the magic of the Land of the Rising Sun . Directly from Japan , “ The Magic Flute ” Rie Akagi featuring her “ Japo-Boricua ” Latin Jazz Band , in their US Caribbean Tour share their music of Latin Jazz along with a special performance by Grammy Winner Lannie Battistini and his “ Hands in Motion ” Latin Jazz Quintet .
With Special Performances by world famous , Grand Master Conguero , Giovanni Hidalgo !
This is a can ’ t miss performance of three master musicians !
Produced by Hands In Motion Music Productions and Latin Times , LLC . A limited number of VIP tickets are also available , pricing includes a Sushi and Latin Buffet , Champaign and the opportunity to mix and mingle with performers ! For Tickets and sponsorship opportunities call : ( 813 ) 901-5292 or visit : Latin-Times . com or handsinmotionmusic . com .
[ Time for Sabor Sensations ! ]
If you have yet to visit this trendy new spot , located at 4020 W . Kennedy Ave in Tampa , then you definitely should ! Sabor Sensations is a new cafe concept , created in September of 2006 and opened to the public on March 31st of 2007 . “ Our aim is to introduce tropical flavors from Colombia to the Tampa Bay Area .”
Why Tropical Gourmet Cafe ? It is a Tropical Gourmet Cafe because Colombia is geographically located in the tropical zone in the northwest region of South America , surrounded by both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and bordered by Venezuela , Brazil , Ecuador , Peru and Panama .
What ’ s on the menu ? The Sabor Sensations menu offers a wide variety of dishes for all tastes and includes healthy and custom items freshly prepared with high-quality ingredients that contain Zero Trans-fat oil .
The dishes are a modern interpretation of many traditional Colombian dishes that include diverse foods , seasonings , preparation methods and ethnic influences . Colombian cuisine has a big European influence , which is the reason why crepes and sauces are widely featured on the menu .
To find out more about Sabor Sensations , please visit their website at : www . SaborSensations . com
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Giovanni Hidalgo
idely acknowledged as one of the greatest Congueros of our time , Puerto
WRican born LP artist , Giovanni Hidalgo , began playing percussion at the age of five . Born into a family of musicians , Giovanni first played on a set of congas handcrafted by his father , the great Jose " Maneñgue " Hidalgo .
Giovanni first became popular outside of Puerto Rico in the early eighties when traveling to Cuba to work with the group Batacumbele , in which he forged his life-long friendship with Changuito . Hidalgo soon after appeared on Batacumele ' s debut album , which has subsequently become a cult favorite . Featuring his incredible hand-drumming technique , the album shot Giovanni to instant prominence . Inspired by his method , Cuban musicians incorporated it into their own , hybrid musical style called Songo .
While performing with Eddie Palmieri in New York , Giovanni forged another life-long friendship , this time with Dizzy Gillespie , with whom he toured in 1988 as a member of Gillespie ' s United Nations Orchestra . He has also toured extensively with Tito Puente and
Mickey Hart ' s Planet Drum , and has performed with the likes of Dave Valentin , Paquito d ' Rivera , and Carlos Santana .
In 1992 , Giovanni accepted a teaching position at the Berklee College of Music in Boston . That same year , he released his first solo album , Villa Hidalgo , following it up with Worldwide in 1993 . His collaborative effort with pianist , Michel Camilo , Hands of Rhythm , released in 1997 , was nominated for a Grammy award in The Best Latin Jazz category .
An unrivaled performer , whose skill and technique are admired by percussionists around the world , Giovanni is constantly evolving as a musician . His style is a melding of Latin , jazz , and folkloric influences , delivered in his signature nimble handed fashion . In 2000 , The Conga Kings , comprised of himself , Candido Camero , and Patato Valdez , was released ; the follow up in 2001 was Jazz Descargas .
Don ’ t miss his special performance on Thursday , April 10 , 2008 ! For more info visit : Latin-Times . com