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Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble
Roger Glenn’s dazzling multi-instrumental prowess (playing vibraphone, flute, and sax) via his abiding passion for Afro-Caribbean (and Afro-Brazilian) rhythms will be showcased with original tunes from his soon to be released recording "My Latin Heart" and some original Brazilian-fused tunes from pianist Marcos Silva, topped with a surprise Tango or two which could also include some audience participation. Joining him will be Marcos Silva on piano, Robb Fisher on bass, Leon Joyce Jr on drums, and Michaelle Goerlitz on percussion.
$30 General Admission
We are offering a limited number of tickets to attend this performance in person. Advance purchase is recommended. Masking is encouraged but no longer required.
ROGER GLENN
Roger Glenn, master multi-instrumentalist, composer and entertainer on the flute, sax and vibraphone, is the son of the late Tyree Glenn who was one of the 57 notable jazz musicians pictured in the historic photo “A Great Day in Harlem.” Glenn’s earliest memories as a toddler was hammering on the vibes which his father had rolled next to his crib. Following those early years, he has performed, toured and recorded to enthusiastic, sold out audiences with jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria, Rosemary Clooney, Herbie Mann, Pete Escovedo and Taj Mahal. Roger’s flute playing is featured on the Grammy Award winning album “La Onda Va Bien” with Cal Tjader, as well as many notable recordings by Donald Byrd, Peaches and Herb, ConFunkShun and Bobby Hutcherson. Living in the SF Bay Area since the mid-1970s, Roger works with many local and touring groups as well as his own ‘Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble.’ He is currently finalizing studio production on his long-awaited album “My Latin Heart.” RogerGlennJazz.com
MARCOS SILVA
Piano, synthesizer Pianist, composer, arranger, producer and educator Marcos Silva performs worldwide. Nominated for a Grammy, he toured with many artists, including Paquito D’Rivera, Bud Shank, Claudio Roditi, Raul de Souza, Toninho Horta, Leny Andrade, Edu Lobo, Emilio Santiago, Dori Caymmi and many more. Marcos was musical director for Flora Purim and Airto Moreira for 24 years. He wrote arrangements for Dizzy Gillespie’s band and replaced Gil Evans as composer-arranger of Airto’s Spiritual Mass with a 63 piece orchestra in Germany. He is sought after as a producer of CDs, including three of his own. Marcos heads the Brazilian Music Department at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley.
ROBB FISHER
Robb Fisher bassist, toured and recorded with the legendary Cal Tjader for 6 years, anchoring Cal’s Grammy Award winning album, La Onda Va Bien and Grammy Nominee album, Gozame Pero Ya. He has also worked extensively and recorded with such jazz and Latin luminaries as Chet Baker, Art Pepper, Carmen McRae, Tania Maria, Clare Fischer, Poncho Sanchez, Buddy Montgomery, Mel Martin, Michael Wolff, Dick Whittington and Rob Schneiderman. He continues to perform in the Bay Area with various local jazz performers.
LEON JOYCE, JR.
Leon Joyce Jr. whose musical career began in high school, but was really shaped and nurtured when he joined the Marine Corps in 1976, which he retired from after 21 years of service. As a drummer Leon has worked for a wide variety of top artists. A short list would include Ramsey Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Teena Marie, Howard Hewitt, Norman Connors, Tom Browne, Ann Hampton-Callaway, Yve Evans, Monty Alexander, Barry Harris, James Carter, Clark Terry, Conte Condoli, Ellis Marsalis, Larry Coryell, Gary Bartz, Billy Harper, Pete Fountain, Barbara Morrison, Sista Monica, Jamie Davis, Patti LaBelle, and Mary Wilson.
MICHAELLE GOERLITZ
Known for her musical diversity, Michaelle has played percussion or drums with a wide range of artists: VNote Ensemble, ‘Chelle & Friends, Mark Levine, Tammy Hall, rhiannon, Yair Dalal, Barbara Higbie, Jami Sieber, Roger Glenn, Houston Pearson, Marcos Silva, Mimi Fox, Ann Savoy and Samba Rio. She was co-founder of two longterm Bay Area groups, the Blazing Redheads and Wild Mango.