Another concert year in the bag for City Park Jazz in Denver. The weather (typically Colorado) loomed all day and rain seemed a sure thing, but a couple hours before the start, the sun came out and stayed out. People were undeterred and showed up in masses again. The Target tent offered free goodies by the cart full and made for a very colorfully dressed crowd.
Music had a latin feel as performed by Los Bohemios. They play Cuban Son, Salsa, and Boleros (ballads in Spanish with Afro-Cuban rhythms). They also cover other Latin styles such as Bossa Nova, Latin Rock, Latin Jazz and even Mexican Mariachi repertoire. Los Bohemios features Ricardo Peña on vocals and guitar or requinto, Amy Biondo on vocals and hand percussion, Ed Edwards on guitar and vocals, Mark Diamond on upright bass, and Jose Espino on congas and bongos. They offer great 3-part harmony, Spanish guitars, acoustic bass and Latin percussion to create danceable salsa rhythms in the style of Buena Vista Social Club or Gloria Estefan, and romantic ballads in the style of Los Panchos(a worldwide music phenomenon of the 40’s and 50’s).
Once again, Denver showed real support for an amazing event. The concert is always free, but if you would like to show support and make a donation regardless of size, go to the City Park Donation/Sponsor Page.
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