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Papo Vazquez and the Pirates
April 23, 2016 @ 8:00 pm
$35Two Sets 8pm and 10pm!
To purchase tickets click here or call 215-893-9912 for more information.
NEA Master and Grammy® Award nominee, Angel R. “Papo” Vázquez is a jazz trombonist with his own style, arranger, composer, and he is one of the key figures of Latin music. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Papo grew up in a Puerto Rican-influenced environment in Philadelphia and in Puerto Rico. While still a teenager, he moved to New York City, performing in groups such as Conjunto Libre, in the band of Héctor Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri and Willie Colón. Celebrating a career that now spans over four decades, in the jazz world, Papo has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Ray Charles, Slide Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie.
Papo Vázquez– Trombone
Andy Farber – Sax
Rick Germanson – Piano
Ariel Robles – Bass
Joel Mateo – Drums
Carlos Maldonado – Perc.
Gabriel Lugo – Perc.