Adam Theis- Trombone, Sousaphone |
Joe Cohen - Alto, Tenor & Bari Saxophones |
Mikey Olmos - Mariachi Trumpet |
Joel Ryan - Trumpet |
Danny Grewen - Trombone & Vocals |
Gerald Patrick - Trapset OR SNRRR |
Colin Hogan - Organ & Keyboards |
ALSO featured from time to time:
Matt Lucas - Percussion |
Emily Schmidt - Vocals |
Ryan Green - Vocals |
Eric Garland - Drums & Percussion |
Joel Behrman - Trumpet & Trombone |
Doug Beavers -Trombone |
Marcus Stephens - Saxophones |
The San Francisco Jazz Mafia has been taking over the Bay Area since it's inception 5 years ago. Bands like Realistic Orchestra, the Shotgun Wedding Quintet and many more have been putting San Francisco back on the map as one of the most important music scenes in the country. The newest addition to the collective is the Mafia Brass. Based on the tried-and-true new Orleans brass ensemble, the Mafia Brass includes Trombone, Trumpet, Saxes, drums and most importantly TUBA! This unique lineup has proven to be highly versatile because it allows the band to perform acoustic and to be mobile and march, which is something that very few bands can do these days.
Although the instrumentation of this Brass Band is based on a 100 year old tradition, the sound is based on music from many different decades and many continents. The Mafia Brass puts a strong emphasis on heavy backbeats, creative improvisation and a unique mix of songs and arrangements. The Mafia Brass has proven that they can be a powerful and entertaining Marching Band as well as one of the best "Club" bands, as seen at their regular Wednesday night residency at Boom Boom Room in SF.
The Mafia Brass includes some of the most talented young jazz players form the SF Bay Area who have an impressive resume of talent they have performed with: Spearhead, Lyrics Born, Lavay Smith, Bobby McFerrin, Carlos Santana, Idris Muhammed, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Los Angelitos, Jesus Diaz QBA, Marcus Shelby Orchestra, as well as being the backbone of Realistic Orchestra, The Shotgun Wedding Quintet and Cannonball.
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Doug Beavers again unveils his Bay Area All-Star Salsa Band - Conjunto Rovira - at Pier 23 Cafe in San Francisco, CA
"La Perfecta II was born from the chance opportunity of Doug Beavers' diligent effort to recover the music that had long since been retired. Mr. Beavers' brilliantly transcribed the original compositions of La Perfecta. For the efforts of Mr. Beavers, the new millennium finds me truly grateful. " ~Eddie Palmieri, liner notes from La Perfecta II.
Doug Beavers Rovira, trombone (Eddie Palmieri La Perfecta II) Sean Zuniga, congas (La Verdad, Bakan) Eric Rangel, timbales (America) Saul Sierra, bass (Vission Latina) Coto Pinchera, piano (Vission Latina)
with Carlos Rosario (Orquesta La Verdad)
April 17, 9:00p Pier 23 Cafe On The Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111 21+. $10. Park next door to venue @ Pier 27 For tickets: 415.362.5125 OR www. pier23cafe. com
DVB will be in San Francisco Thur April 17 performing at the Otis Lounge in downtown SF. We are very excited to be working with the folks at Otis in creating what looks to be an intimate night of music. Hopefully you will be able to join us.
Otis Lounge
25 Maiden Lane
Thur April 17 9pm
$5 cover
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