Guitarist Dave Giardina picked the word "goza" - Spanish for Joy - as the name of his group, the Goza Latin Jazz Band. Their performances - classical, flamenco, samba, modern jazz, and more - have been referred to as "odes to joy" and one venue where they appeared said, "Their sound transported us. Goza jazz was lively, sophisticated and elegant!" They generate their unique sound using guitar, horns, violin, percussion and beautiful, romantic vocals, playing everything from Buena Vista Social Club and Tito Puente to the Beatles and original tunes. They have spread their joy throughout New England, with performances at venues as diverse as the Wadsworth Atheneum and CT River Camelot cruises. They can also be heard at many festivals, colleges and clubs. Read more at www.gozaband.com.
This program will take place on Friday, June 17, 2016 from 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St. Doors open at 7:30. Reserve a seat now at 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Please include an email address if you have one. Free and open to all.
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As the first strains of Dizzy Gillespie’s “Tanga” drifted out over a series of al fresco dinner tables at Neighborhood Music School, Brian Wallace inched toward the front of the stage, his trumpet pressed to his lips with some urgency. A trilling rang out, followed by that loping [...]
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