LATIN JAZZ LEGACY SERIES

JULY & AUGUST 2009

CHEMBO CORNIEL LATIN JAZZ QUINTET – July 10^th & 11^th

CD Release Party

STEVEN KROON QUINTET – July 17^th & 18^th

LATIN JAZZ ALL STARS – August 7^th & 8^th

Featuring: Brian Lynch (Grammy Winner), Little Johnny Rivero, Willie Martinez, Hans Glawischnig,

Peter Branin and John Di Martino

TRIBUTE TO RAY BARRETTO – August 21^st & 22^nd

Featuring: Steve Turre (Special Guest), Chembo Corniel, Vince Cherico, Boris Kozlov, Peter Branin and John Di Martino

DR. MAMBO & EXPERIENCE ENSEMBLE– August 28^th & 29^th

Featuring Dwight Brewster

NEW YORK – Creole Restaurant and Music Supper Club continues to raise artistic and showcase standards while invigorating the Harlem Jazz scene, and proudly presenting the Latin Jazz Legacy Series – featuring top stars on the Latin Jazz scene – Fridays and Saturdays in July and August, Showtimes 8:00pm & 10:00pm at Creole, 2167 Third Avenue, Corner of 118^th Street, NY, NY 10035. (212) 876-8838.

July 10^th and 11^th at 8:00pm & 10:00pm

CHEMBO CORNIEL LATIN JAZZ QUINTET – CD Release Party

Featuring Chembo Corniel (percussion), Ivan Renta (tenor sax), Elio Villafranca (piano), Carlo Derosa (acoustic bass), Vince Cherico (drums) – Latin rhythms with Jazz roots reflect Chembo’s complex technique, style, and wealth of knowledge in the folkloric, Latin and jazz idioms.

July 17^th & 18^th at 8:00pm & 10:00pm

STEVEN KROON SEXTET

 Featuring Steven Kroon (congas & percussion), Adam Perez (piano), Waldo Chevez (bass), Bryan Carrott (vibraphone), Craig Rivers (sax & flute), Alex Garcia (drums) – The sultry jazz Latin style of master percussionist Steven Kroon has captivated audiences for over half a century.  Kroon has lent his remarkable percussive skills to hundreds of recordings in the Latin jazz, pop, R&B and jazz genres as well as in concert settings around the world.  Experience the Sextet’s hot and energetic Harlem Latin Jazz sound.

August 7^th and 8^th at 8:00pm & 10:00pm

LATIN JAZZ ALL STARS

Featuring a stellar cast of musicians: Grammy-winning Brian Lynch (trumpet), Little Johnny Rivero (conga), Willie Martinez (drums), Hans Glawischnig (bass), Peter Branin (saxophones), John Di Martino (pianist, musical director) – Combining rhythms from African and Latin American countries with jazz and classical harmonies, these six masters will light your fire.

August 21^st and 22^nd at 8:00pm & 10:00pm

TRIBUTE TO RAY BARRETTO

Featuring the super-talented artists: Special Guest Steve Turre (trombone), Chembo Corniel (conga) Vince Cherico (drums), Boris Kozlov (bass), Peter Branin (saxophones) – Paying homage to the Grammy winning Latin jazz giant Ray Barretto – often called “the godfather of Latin jazz,” these accomplished musicians infuse new energy into his big sound.

August 28^th and 29^th at 8:00pm & 10:00pm

DR. MAMBO & EXPERIENCE ENSEMBLE

Featuring Dwight Brewster  (keyboards), Bill Jacobs (vibes/percussion), Alex Blake (bass), Neil Clarke (percussion), KC Benjamin (alto saxophone), Chacho Ramirez (drums/percussion) – Experience good, solid Tropical Caribbean Jazz music featuring the best African Caribbean Jazz musicians New York has to offer, and rhythms from around the world .

Creole (www.creolenyc.com) is known for its bright management, quality food and music and for bringing Jazz, Latin Jazz and R&B back uptown.  Located in the heart of East Harlem, its ambiance is reminiscent of the nostalgic era of jazz supper clubs that spawned careers of countless jazz and blues artists who went on to make history. At Creole, one is immediately comforted by warmth and hospitality, as well as international cuisine, which features dishes such as blackened spice catfish, sweet potato beignets, and 20 variations of classic gumbo.  Proprietor Kevin Walters prides himself on this unique environment that marries art, music, culture, entertainment, food and a sense of community in one location.

Please join us for the happening ‘Latin Jazz Legacy Series’ at Creole.

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY SUGGESTED.  Tickets available at the door.  $15.00 Music Charge.  Showtimes 8:00pm & 10:00pm.  For reservations call:  212-876-8838.