7th Annual Liga MAC JazzFest “Music Under the Stars”
Picture a starry night on the beach in San Jose del Cabo. Then picture Liga MAC’s 7th Annual JazzFest presented by Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant on the beach on Friday, March 18, 2011. Even Van Gogh could not paint a prettier scene than the one that will take place at the Club Campestre San Jose Beach Club.
This year’s new format dubbed “Music Under the Stars” will feature the Todd Clouser Trio during cocktails, Daline Jones, Diego Ramirez & Luciano Callado during dinner, and Pete Escovedo and the Latin Jazz Orchestra headlining the show. From the grand entrance of Club Campestre, to the moon shimmering on the sea, to world class jazz, and a sumptuous buffet dinner all will be picture perfect for Liga MAC JazzFest 2011.
While entertainment and food are the perks of attending, the event’s real purpose is to raise funds to benefit Liga MAC’s ongoing programs. So, the evening would not be complete without a live auction of a few select items. All proceeds from the evening’s events will support Liga MAC’s programs which offer medical aid and basic needs, as well as educational assistance to low income families in San Jose del Cabo. Last year Liga MAC’s programs helped over 1600 local families and kept 450 children in school. The 7th Annual Liga MAC JazzFest continues the tradition of offering a fabulous evening of entertainment to benefit local families.
JazzFest Musician Line-up
Headliner:
Pete Escovedo and the Latin Jazz Orchestra
Legendary Grammy nominated percussionist Pete Escovedo will perform with his 10 member Latin Jazz Orchestra. Escovedo’s unique musical style breaks down barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music, and his list of collaborators is beyond impressive. His versatility as a Percussionist has been featured in performances and recordings by a long list of celebrated Artists that includes Carlos Santana, Tito Puente, Herbie, Hancock, Chick Corea & Prince.
He has toured with Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and Carlos Santana and has recorded two albums with successful recording artist and daughter, Sheila E. Escovedo’s album Mister E, recorded and released in 1988, was nominated for a Grammy. This 11-piece Jazz Band promises to have the audience on their feet and dancing.
The Best of Los Cabos:
The Cocktail Hour
Todd Clouser Trio
Todd Clouser, guitar - www.toddclouser.com
Roberto Blanco, organ
Pedro Cervera, drums
A Berklee College of Music graduate, Clouser’s genre-defying compositions and passionate live performances have garnered praise from musicians, critics, and music aficionados from across the genres. At JazzFest 2011, the Todd Clouser trio will perform new, original music from Clouser’s most recent full-length CD release, “A Love Electric”. The JazzFest performance follows immediately on the heels of this young musician’s 15 city US tour.
The Dinner Show
Daline Jones,vocals
Daline Jones’ earliest recording sessions were for Lionel Richie and the Commodores. She has released a number of critically acclaimed albums throughout her career and has achieved Billboard Magazine’s “Top 20” status for contemporary jazz. The unique styling of Daline Jones’ voice can swing a jazz tune, caress a ballad and get down with the funk. Her dazzling smile and soulful, heartfelt performances make her an audience favorite wherever she performs.
Diego Ramirez, keyboard
Musical brilliance and astounding creativity are evident immediately when Diego Ramirez puts fingers to piano keys to perform the unique blend of original music he calls “Mayan Jazz”. The Mexico City born pianist and composer has toured internationally and staggered audiences with his Latin influenced, improvisational, passionate performances all along the way. Ramirez’ CD "El Ultimo Chilam Balam" received the LA Music Awards Producer's Choice for Best Jazz Album of 2008.
Luciano Callado, drums
www.myspace.com/lucianocallado
Brasilian born drummer Luciano Callado studied drums and music theory at the Brazilian Conservatory of Music in Rio de Janeiro and also at the VillaLobos School of Music. Callado has toured and performed with musicians from across the globe. He collaborated with Diego Ramirez on the 2007 album Ël Ultimo Chilam Balam”, which won the LA Music Awards Producer's Choice for Best Jazz Album of 2008. He also participated in Daline Jones’ 2008 CD release, ¨Listening to the Light¨
