Although our intent here is to feature Chicago Salsa Bands, I wanted to share this video with you so you can capture the essence of Latin Jam Session or the “descarga.” These jam sessions used to be common in Chicago years ago when Latin musicians from different groups would get together to play to an open audience. Many times they would be outdoors in and around Humboldt Park. This video features an old Cuban group called “Los Amigos.” They are led by timbalero Guillermo Barreto. Guillermo started the Saturday Afternoon Jam Sessions in New York back in the day which became popular in the jazz circles. Featured in the video is pianist Frank Emilio, a Cuban pianist who played jazz and has been blind since the age of 13. The flutist is Miguel O’Farrill. On conga is the famous Tata Guines (pronounced weenes). The bassist who starts out the tune is none other than Cachaito Lopez. Click on the following link and enjoy.Sunday, April 24, 2011
The Other Barreto
Although our intent here is to feature Chicago Salsa Bands, I wanted to share this video with you so you can capture the essence of Latin Jam Session or the “descarga.” These jam sessions used to be common in Chicago years ago when Latin musicians from different groups would get together to play to an open audience. Many times they would be outdoors in and around Humboldt Park. This video features an old Cuban group called “Los Amigos.” They are led by timbalero Guillermo Barreto. Guillermo started the Saturday Afternoon Jam Sessions in New York back in the day which became popular in the jazz circles. Featured in the video is pianist Frank Emilio, a Cuban pianist who played jazz and has been blind since the age of 13. The flutist is Miguel O’Farrill. On conga is the famous Tata Guines (pronounced weenes). The bassist who starts out the tune is none other than Cachaito Lopez. Click on the following link and enjoy.
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