Evento

12/19/08 Holiday Party with Charanga Danzon and Grupo Ashe

Please join us for a festive holiday party full of Cuban music! The evening begins with a concert in the elegant living room of the Rainier Chapter House, followed by dancing to live music in the upstairs ballroom. Dessert buffet, coffee and tea included in ticket price.

CHARANGA DANZON: founded in 2008 by violinist and educator Irene Mitri, is Seattle's new Cuban music ensemble. This fluid ensemble of wonderful Seattle-based musicians finds its basis honoring the tradition of strings in Cuban music, with a repertoire including traditional charanga, son/danzon, cha-cha-cha, classical, and jazz. www.charangadanzon.com

Members of Charanga Danzon include: Irene Mitri (violin, ensemble director), Fred Hoadley (piano, tres), Francisco Medina Jr. (percussion), Michael Nicolella (guitar), Jim O'Halloran (flutes), Andy Schloss (percussion, radiodrum), Pedro Vargas (percussion), Ben Verdier (bass).

GRUPO ASHE: Pedrito Vargas y su Grupo Ashe brings the true sabor of timba to the pacific northwest. Formed in 2008, the group is made up of some of Seattle's most prominent latin and jazz musicians. The group's unique mix of Cuban rhythm, salsa beats and funk sensibility creates an infectious, high-energy atmosphere that is sure to lift everyone off their seats to move to the music. Grupo Ashe's specialty is timba, a contemporary Cuban music style that combines the elements of traditional Cuban music, salsa, funk, jazz, rock and hip-hop. www.pedritovargas.com