The mountains. The mesa. And world-class jazz… year 'round.
Jazz happens here
Saturday, February 7
Harwood Museum, 7:00 PM
The Marcos Varela Trio
Emelio Modeste, sax; Michael Ode, drums; Marcos Varela, bass
$35 / $30 (Harwood & Taos Jazz Bebop Society members)
Bassist Marcos Varela is known for his powerful tone, musical sensitivity and great versatility. Currently a member of the Gary Bartz Quartet and the Julia Keith Native American Big Band, Varela has worked with Billy Hart, George Cables, the Mingus Big Band, Geri Allen, Wynton Marsalis, Sullivan Fortner, Theo Croker, and The Last Poets, among countless others.
Varela shines also as a composer. His San Ygnacio Project is music inspired by his indigenous borderland heritage– blending colorful landscapes of sound with uptempo bop and romantic ballads.
Joining Varela are two exciting young players: Emilio Modeste, saxophonist, the lead horn player for Stanley Clark's N4EVER band, and Cindy Blackman-Santana; and Michael Ode, drummer, currently with Kenny Garret.
Sunday, February 15
Daleee Jazz Brunch- 12:00 PM DOORS
The Swamp Cats!
Bringing their soulful, high-energy music… Mardi-gras-style!
$10 at the door
Taos Jazz Bebop Society members: FREE
The SwampCats (also known as Los CiéneGatos) is a high-energy brass ensemble founded in 2012 by Milton J. Villarrubia III, the Santa Fe percussionist and bandleader. Rooted in the world-famous New Orleans brass and marching band tradition, the group features top New Mexico talent on horns and percussion to deliver a massive, soulful, and captivating sound.
The band features sousaphone, trombone, trumpet, tenor sax/clarinet, snare drum and bass drum.
Daleee at KTAOS Solar Center, 9 NM-150, Taos, NM
ARRIVE AT 12:00 FOR BRUNCH SERVICE. SHOW STARTS AT 1:00
Jazz happens here
The mountains. The mesa. And world-class jazz… year 'round.