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Language of Rhythm in New York City
2 Oct 2004
October 2, 2004 -- From the audience, a great performance comes
across like a seamless miracle. If you could get the performer's
commentary on what he does, though, you'd learn that each combines
theory, technique and tricks of the trade with his talent in a
totally individual way - and that's what students and fans have the
opportunity to discover in this special master class series with
drum legend Billy Cobham on October 10 at Birdland, 315 West 44th
Street in Manhattan from 1 pm - 3 pm and conga master Francisco
Aguabella on October 14 at Blue Note, 131 West 3rd Street from 2 pm
- 4 pm. Only a few times in history has a musician been singled out
as the world class master of his instrument. Billy Cobham is one of
those few artists. For over 30 years, he has received international
acclaim as the total consummate percussionist. He has performed on
hundreds of records with his own groups and with some of the
music's most luminary artists, and his trademark - biggest,
fastest, explosive drumming - has energized the international
stages of concerts, symphonies, big bands, Broadway, festivals,
television and video. He has been a teacher of his artistry, giving
drum clinics, conducting workshops and symposiums throughout the
world. His stylistic influence, which has literally created a
category of music, is an outstanding part of the history of modern
music. Since 1980 Billy Cobham has been dividing his time between
his home in Zurich and the United States, underscoring his unique
internationally influenced origins as a musician. Widely recognized
as a master conguero, a knowledgeable instructor and one of the
most inspiring artists of all time, Francisco Aguabella has
performed with Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Machito, Lalo
Schifrin, Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon,
Cachao and other music giants. He left Cuba in 1954 to perform in
the Italian film, Mambo, starring Shelley Winters before emigrating
to the United States three years later. Following a long line of
stellar Cuban drummers, including Chano Pozo, Candido and Mongo
Santamaria, who made an indelible mark in America, Aguabella's
music fuses traditional African and Latin rhythms with jazz and
soul to create an electrifying and unforgettable sound. At a
typical workshop, the visiting artist performs for a bit, discusses
the theory and technique in his performance, invites a member of
the audience to play and offers feedback and help with style and
execution. Throughout, he answers questions from workshop
participants. Because of the access and interchange available in
the sessions, students "have a treasure in this series," says
critic Gary Giddins. Since space is limited to 50 people,
pre-registration is advised. |
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