John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet Spring Celebration Concert
Description: Enjoy a concert of fresh new original Latin Jazz served up by the John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet. The concert features the music of noted AK composers/performers John Damberg & Mark Manners and exciting arrangements of Latin Jazz Standards.The Ensemble’s original sound features an exotic melodic blend of the John Damberg’s lush vibes & steel drum, Mark Manners classical and jazz guitars, and Jessica de Silva’s hauntingly beautiful vocals mixed with Bob Andrews’ funky bass, and Alaska’s new drum set Tour de Force Eiden Pospisil. The Quintet presents fresh, new musical landscapes for Alaskans to enjoy. Their mission is to create new jazz compositions and re-discover the music of the Latin Jazz Icons of the Caribbean, Central, and South America in performances throughout Alaska and beyond.
John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet members:
John Damberg-vibes, steel drum, & Latin percussion
Mark Manners-guitar
Jessica de Silva-vocals
Bob Andrews-bass
Eiden Pospisil-drum set