A tribute to the great Benny Valarde - along with myself and my friend Lauri Seman
Me and my dear friend Paula Tejeda - owner of Chile Lindo Empanadas - at Alfonso Maya show
Javier Navarrette at Birdland
Me and Marcus Shelby
Mike Olmos, Chris Siebert, Susan Marchioni and Danny Armstrong at Dayna Stephens Benefit
I brought some great shows to Birdland!
Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble at Union Square -with co director Sylvia Ramirez
CHELLE! and Friends at Coda
One of the best keyboardist - Dave Council -
Here we are at Los Van Van
John Santos, John Calloway and Javier Navarrette at Birdland
Me and Giovanni Hilgado at the Fillmore
Me and Dr. Rock - aka Bernie Gonzalez
Marco, Lina Luna and I at Los Van Van
Angie always supporting the music!
My girl Lauri and I at Carnaval
Luis Medina of KPFA and I protesting the closing of Jellys - a great music venue
enjoying a show with good friends
Protesting and supporting live music venues
Santos Perdidos at Birdland
SFSU Afro Cuban Ensemble 2010
Grammy Protest
Ray O
Faye Carol at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
Urban Music Presents: Afro Cuban Jazz All-Stars at Brunos - Jesus Diaz, John Calloway, Anthony Blea, Wayne Wallace, and many more! 2007
Annette A. Aguilar and Her Stringbeans Ensemble at San Jose Jazz Festival
Me and mama G
Calloways in the HOUSE!
Me and Dayna Stephens
The Lovely Lynn Gustafson
Me and my girl Michelle
David Belove
Giants Won the Series!
My pals
Peter Horvath at Georges
Me, John Calloway and the mayor!
Two great teachers - John Calloway and Jose Leono
Thanks Liz for always supporting the music!
Friends in Los Van Van at our house
Phil Hawkins
Melecio Magdaluyo, SAul Sierra and David Flores
Mr. Maracas, RIP - he passed out flyers for me - such a gentleman
Rosario for Obama
Liz and Rosario Cervantes and Francis Short - always supporting the music!
Best of Roots: Blues, Jazz, Latin Jazz and Gospel at the Aquarium of the Bay Sat. July 14, 2012
Carlos Caro and friends
Calloway at a festival
Quijerema and Musical Art Quintet at Yoshis
Me and Jerry at the Fillmore Theater
Protesting the Grammys in LA
Me and Babatunde Lea
Tony Lindsay show
Orlando Torriente and Sandy Cressman - Salsa 4 Obama
Roots series at Coda
RUBY BEGONIA
Salsa 4 Obama at Jelly's a packed house!
Me and Annette A. Aguilar - Christmas Crab Feast!
Jesus Diaz y Sandy Cressman 4 Obama
David Flores 4 Obama
Salsa 4 Obama Poster
Sandy, Jesus Diaz and Manny Martinez
Santiago and friend!
Freddy and Sefarina!
Me and my friend Dawn - Salsa 4 Obama
Me and DJ Jose Ruiz
I am standing up for music rights - protesting grammys at Staples center in LA Feb 2012
co-producers of Salsa 4 Obama
Me and the lovely Gail Dobson San Jose Jazz Festival
The Giants win the World Series me and Hope Hernandez celebrating!
Me and my funny nephew Mr. Toneyon
Just me
Michael Spiro Carnaval 2009
My mentor Pierre
My guy...
Hope and Naomi at Carnaval
Osvaldo - fronting SFSU Afro Cuban Ensemble
John has a big mouth - no one believes me LOL - here is the proof!
Me and Sheilani Alix
John and I
The nephew!
Me and Ray O!
Me and Ray Vega!
I protest!
Me and Wayne!
Me, David Strudevant, Larry Vann and PeeWee Ellis
Orq. La Moderna Tradicion at Coda- BIG FUN!
Gail, Sheilani and I
Jordan and Monica running the door at a show - thank you always for your help!
Dave Flores - Salsa 4 Obama
DJ JOSE RUIZ IN THE HOUSE!!!
Best of Jazz West Camp Show - 2009 - Gillian Harwin, John Calloway, Peter Barshay, Josh Jones and Elio Villafranca - July 4, 2011
Latin Jazz at Brunos
Marcus Shelby Orchestra at Yoshis San Francisco
isn't it though...
Yoshis SF front lounge series
Lloyd Gregory at Georges Nightclub
Louie Romero 4 Obama
Maestro Saul Sierra
Me, Marcus Miller and Roberto Lovato from presente.org - ran into Marcus when we were protesting the Grammys at a starbucks in LA
Marty Wehner - Salsa 4 Obama
Larry Vann at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
Sila at Georges
Spiro!
Steffen Kuehn 4 Obama
Sugar Pie De Santo - book her!
Tanaora at Coda
Ladies for Obama
Me and owner of Georges - Todd!
Tom Waits and Marcus Shelby
Trouble on 24th Street - John Calloway and Carlos Baron - at Carnaval.... look out...
Troy Lampkins at Georges
Mixta Criolla at Coda... beautiful show!
Wayne Wallace at Georges Nightclub
Ray O
John Calloway's 50th BDAY surprise party - BIG TIME FUN
Lena Sunday at Georges Nightclub
Josh Jones plays Ray Barretto at Georges Nightclub July 5
Wil Blades at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
Marcus Shelby and Mel Martin at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
Mike Olmos at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
Lavay Smith and Marcus Shelby at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
Dayna Stephens, Faye Carol and Marcus Shelby
MC Clifford Brown at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
John S and John C at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
Peter Apfelbaum at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
John Santos, Geoff Brennan, John Calloway at benefit for Dayna Stephens
Dayna Stephens
John Santos at Dayna Stephens Benefit July 2011
Ray Obiedo, Sandy Cressman, Marc Van Wagenigen and Natalie Cressman at benefit for Dayna Stephens
Adam Shulman at Dayna Stephens Benefit
Audience at Benefit for Dayna Stephens
Quijerema and Musical Art Quintet at Yoshis San Francisco
Bobbie Webb and Filmore Slim at Yoshis SF - Ain't Nothing but a Party!
CHELLE! and Friends at Birdland - was my bday 2011
A fantastic series - Legends of the Fillmore - Sugar Pie de Santo, John Handy and Faye Carol!
double bill - Tony Saunders and Ray Obiedo at Georges Nightclub
Santos Perdidos at Pier 23 Cafe
Marcus Shelby Quintet at Georges Nightclub Feb 2012
Manny Martinez and Orlando Torriente - Brunos 2007
Orlando Torriente Brunos 2007
Wayne Wallace at Brunos 2007
Shelani Alix CD Release
6PB (Larry Graham Rhythm Section at Yoshis SF)
Tu Gusto Musical series 2 at Coda
Tu Gusto Musical - series 3 at Coda
Tito y su Son de Cuba at Yoshis SF
Roots Series at Yoshis SF Lounge
Yoshis SF Roots Series
Latin Jazz at Pier 23
Ray O and Paul VW - the house was full that night!
Having fun at San Jose Jazz Festival at the Latin Jazz Stage - 2010
Anthony Blea, John Santos - celbrating Javier Navarrette and my birthday - 2008
Anthony Blea at Salsa 4 Obama
Anthony Blea at Brunos 2007
John Santos - Salsa 4 Obama
Armando Perrazo, Chuy Varela and Peter Balogh - Carnaval 2008
Art Blakey says...
Me at Carnaval 2010
John and me at Carnaval 2009
Avotcja with Musical Art Quintet
Ayla Davila at Salsa 4 Obama
Bay Area representing Grammy protests
Benefit for Haiti - www.sionfonds.org
All Star Healthcare Benefit for Dayna Stephens - www.helpdaynastephens.org
series at Berkeley Art House
Best of Roots: Blues, Jazz, Latin Jazz and Gospel at the Aquarium of the Bay Sat. July 14, 2012
everyone dancing! La Pachanga!
La Pachanga at Blue Macaw
Lovely Lauri
Pedro and friend
Gino in the house!
JOhn Calloway and Brian Andres protesting the Grammys
Afro Cuban Jazz Cartel at Georges Nightclub
Calloway at Brunos
Carlos Santana and then Mayor Gavin Newsome - I was there -
Cecilia Englehart - amazing vocalist!
My beautiful sisters - birthday 2011
Celebrating the holidays at Yoshis SF
KCSM Radio Host Chuy Varela and Producer Arturo Riera - Carnaval 2008
Salsa 4 Obama 2008 Conga Line
Dancing with my favorite dance instructor - Ryan Meade!
Dave Mathews and Peter Barshay - playing w / Ray Obiedo and Paul VW - a very special night of music!
DJ JOSE RUIZ IN THE HOUSE - La Pachanga Sunday Salsa shows at Coda!
conga line at salsa 4 obama
Tried to save Jelly's from eviction
Felix Samuels
Fito Reinoso at Coda La Pachanga shows
Flute Odyssey at Yoshis Oakland 2009
All Star Benefit concert for Rustee Allen to save his house from foreclosure
More Salsa 4 Obama
Horns 4 Obama
Javier Navarrette - Salsa 4 Obama
Jeff Cressman with Tanaora at Coda
Jesus Diaz - Salsa 4 Obama
John Calloway and Wilson Chembo Corniel playing at festival in NYC, Spanish Harlem July 2009
John Calloway and John Santos in my backyard... we had a great time!
Melecio Magdaluyo and John Calloway at San Jose Jazz Festival
My birthday celebration in 2008 in my backyard... so much fun!
John Calloway in the Mission
John Calloway on keys - Salsa 4 Obama
John Calloway's Surprise 50th Bday - all the crew
Trouble: John Calloway and Javier Navarrette
John and I protesting the Grammy's outside the Staples Center Feb 2012
John Santos, his father and John Calloway - DeYoung Museum 2009
A special night of music with Paul van Wageningen - Jon Bendich and Derek Rolando
Monica and Jordan helping at the door at Coda
Nicolas Bearde at Georges Nightclub 2012
La Pachanga Salsa Sundays at Blue Macaw
Latin Jazz meets Hip Hop at Brunos - 2008
20th Anniversary Broun Fellinis Concert, Yoshis SF
Jesus Diaz at Yoshis SF April 2011
Ray Obiedo and Mistura Fina, Yoshis SF April 2011