Juan Alamo and Marimjazzia
The Durham Jazz Workshop / Sharp 9 Gallery
4608 Industry Lane, Suite L
Durham NC 27713
Friday, December 4, 7PM
“(Juan Alamo is) an exceptional musician, his improvisational prowess and command of the language is excellent! His compositions are very high quality as well….” Arturo O'Farrill, pianist, composer, Grammy award winner
Juan Alamo
Originally from Cidra, Puerto Rico, Dr. Juan Álamo has presented solo recitals at universities and percussion and jazz festivals throughout the United States, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. He has been featured as a soloist and with Jazz ensembles in television and radio shows in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Currently Juan is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Percussion Ensemble at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Juan Álamo - marimba (leader & composer)
Stephen Anderson - piano
Andy Kleindienst - bass
Brevan Hampden - drums
Atiba Rorie - congas