John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet April 13, 2025 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
The Anchorage Lutheran Church Concert Series present the John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet Fall Celebration Concert. Concert selections will include original compositions featured on their Happy Dance, Change in Time, and Azure CD’s mixed with songs by the great Latin Jazz Composers of the 20th century.
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 Laura Koenig’s hauntingly beautiful flute 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.
Admission: Admission is free and donations are gladly accepted
$10 suggested donation
John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet members:
John Damberg-vibes, steel drum, & Latin percussion
Mark Manners-guitar
Laura Koenig-flute
Bob Andrews-bass
Eiden Pospisil-drum set
For More information contact:
John Damberg: (907) 332-3234
e-mail: [email protected]
www.johndamberg.com
Sponsored by the Alaska Jazz Workshop, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit arts and service organization providing jazz education programs and performance opportunities in Alaska celebrating 28 years of service to Alaskans!