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Gabriel Ayala Quintet

Along a new thread in the tapestry of Gabriel's progression, we welcome him back to the Monterey with his new Quintet. Featuring Gabriel on guitar, Troy Gray on bass, Danny "Simi" Brito and Eric Hines on Percussion, and Amilcar Guevara on keys, they expand on the nuance of Gabriel's earlier trio for a more robust performance of the genre Gabriel calls JazzMenco. Gabriel played at President Obama's Inaugural Ball, for Pope Benedict at the Vatican, and has performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Smithsonian Institute's National Museum for the American Indian, and the ASU Kerr Cultural Center. His performance will include well known standards such as "Take Five," "Spain" and "Caravan." An accomplished guitarist with impeccable technique, Gabriel has melded his love of jazz to his classical and Flamenco training to create an exciting new twist to both genres.

Cafe/bar will be open during the performance however there will be no dinners served on the performance (south)side of the stage. Make your reservations early with the cafe at 520 207 2429 ext. 1 so that you can comfortably complete your meal prior to the show. All dinner reservations will have priority seating facing the stage.