The Grand Canyon

I saw the Grand Canyon for the first time, on December 27, 2017.

Omar Sosa Quarteto AfroCubano at the Seattle Art Museum

Seattle‘s Earshot Jazz hosted a performance by the Omar Sosa Quarteto AfroCubano, at the Seattle Art Museum, on October 17, 2017.

Performers included: Omar Sosa (piano, keyboards); Ernesto Simpson (drums, vocals); Leandro Saint-Hill (sax, flute, vocals) and Childo Tomas (bass, kalimba, vocals).

Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea at the 2017 Monterey Jazz Festival

Closing out performances on the Jimmy Lyons stage, at the 60th annual Monterey Jazz Festival, long time friends and jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea delivered a masterful duo piano show.

Angélique Kidjo’s Tribute to Salsa with Pedrito Martinez at the 2017 Monterey Jazz Festival

Angélique Kidjo and Pedrito Martinez headlined a “Africa Mets Cuba,” a tribute to salsa, on the Jimmy Lyons stage at the 60th annual Monterey Jazz Festival.

Performers included: Angélique Kidjo (vocals); Pedrito Martinez (conga drums); Brian Beukelman (trumpet); Humberto Ruiz (trombone); Fabian Chavez (sax); Dominic James (guitar); Edgar Pantoja (piano, keyboards); Ben Zwerin (bass); Magatte Sow (drums); Jhair Sala and Edgardo “Yayo” Serka (percussion).

Tia Fuller Quartet featuring Ingrid Jensen at the 2017 Monterey Jazz Festival

The Tia Fuller Quartet, featuring Ingrid Jensen, performed on the Dizzy’s Den stage at the 60th annual Monterey Jazz Festival.

Performers included: Tia Fuller (alto sax); Ingrid Jensen (trumpet); James Genus (bass); Shamie Royston (piano); and Clarence Penn (drums).