Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Billy Cobham and Asere

Jazz musicians have been fascinated by the rhythms of Cuban music since at least the 1940s, when be-bop star Dizzy Gillespie formed a band which included Afro-Cuban drummer Chano Pozo. This time it's the other way round: jazz drummer Billy Cobham - who's worked with greats including Miles Davies – is collaborating with modern Cuban son band Asere.

They're playing St David's Hall on October 4th. There's a dancefloor, and a discount (£12.50 instead of £16) for salsa dancers who quote 'Salsa Attender' when they book. Should be an interesting evening.

St David's Hall event page

Billy Cobham and Asere on Myspace

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