The Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association (ADTBJA) proudly presents “Afro Latin Jazz Party!” featuring Dimas Sanchez and the Afro Latin Jazz Project in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the Palladium Theater Side Door in St. Petersburg, Florida. Tickets are $30 General Admission, $40 Premium, $35 Day of, and may be purchased at www.mypalladium.org. The event is co-sponsored by Mi Gente Mi Pueblo, a local nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure that all Latinx communities are visible, thriving, and connected.
Puerto Rico-born drummer and percussionist Dimas Sanchez has enjoyed a musical journey shaped by mentors such as Tony Sánchez, Keith Copeland, Ignacio Berroa, and Ángel “Cachete” Maldonado. In the 1980s, Sanchez delved into the rich traditions of Afro-Puerto Rican folklore under the guidance of Jesús Cepeda, Petra Cepeda and Don Rafael Cepeda. His musical repertoire spans performing and producing Latin Jazz recordings with Eddie “GuaGua” Rivera’s “Opus Mundi,” his own group “Fusion Beat,” and his latest project, the “Afro Latin Jazz Project.” In addition to performing, Dimas is a dedicated educator, frequently conducting percussion clinics and master classes.
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