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Nov 12, 2014-Pedrito Martínez Group at Harlem Stage
Photo courtesy of Marc Millman Photography
It has been over a year since Gotham Report covered the Pedrito Martínez Group at their CD release concert at City Winery last October. For the past year the band has continued to wow audiences all over the world with their super-tight sound and blazing showmanship. They have been in constant flux between the road their long running tenure at Guantanamera Restaurant in Manhattan, as well as other major venues in New York.
However, as 2014 approaches its end, the band members have found themselves in period of significant change. For years the group’s name has almost been synonymous with Guantanamera, the very place where much of their reputation was build via their Tuesday-Thursday residency. New Yorkers and tourists from all walks of life would gather on these nights to be dazzled and amazed by the one and only PMG. Nevertheless, Martinez and his commrads will be starting a new residency at Subrosa, a new, Cuban-themed venue located in Manhattan’s meat-packing district. The new venture is said to begin in December of this year.
Although the group’s lineup has been through a few minor changes since its inception, the personnel has remaine
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Osmany Paredes
Makuta Music, (617) 335-3851, makuta_music@yahoo.com
‘BATUQUE BELÉ’
Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA.
Wednesday, Sept 27th, 2006, 9p.m.
Bertram Lehmann – drums, Osmany Paredes – piano, voice; Lamine Toure – sabar percussion, Ernesto Diaz – percussion, Prick Slavov – bass; Wrick DiMuzzio – saxophone; Mehmet Sanlikol - ud; Swayer Milstein – flute.
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Catching Up with Pianist, Composer, Arranger Osmany Paredes
A while back, Javier “Javielo” Vargas and I were talking about the status of many students from the National Conservatory of Music who were about to leave for Berklee College of Music to attend various summer and full-time programs. Helen de la Rosa (drummer) had just won the presidential scholarship to the renowned institution, and Javielo told me that another one was coming after her, who would also give a lot to talk about: Ivanna Cuesta.
And so it was… I met her playing with various groups, including Atré, by Javielo himself, Gustavo Rodríguez Trío, Carijazz, Ejazz Son, various ensembles, and the Conservatory Big Band, among others. It always struck me that when she played, she always seemed to be “in the pocket,” with great dedication and passion to give the best of herself for the benefit of others. She has possessed, from a young age, a wisdom that takes many years to gather; of a patience that calmed every group she played in, and always a warm smile and a reflection of her being towards others.
Before we begin with the questions and answers of our conversation, get to know a little about Ivanna. I hope you feel as proud as many of us in this country and around the world.
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