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CALJE

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CALJE (The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble) was formed in efforts to fuse the musical treasures of Afro- Latin American music and Jazz as well as musicians from Chicago’s diverse Latin and Jazz community. With a global sound and ensemble, CALJE has played in some of the finest performance halls and highlights many luminaries of Chicago. Musicians in this band have had the opportunity to share the stage with artist such as, Ella Fitzgerald, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Chick Corea, The Temptations, Paquito D'Rivera, and Danilo Perez, among others.
CALJE made its debut by kicking off the notorious "Jazz en Clave" Latin Jazz Festival at Chicago’s HotHouse, alongside the Grammy Award Nominated drummer Dafnis Prieto’s Quintet, Jane Bunnet, and virtuoso violinist Alfredo de la Fe. " This 15 piece band, playing before a standing-room only crowd at this international music venue in the South Loop left everyone gasping and wanting more dazzling sounds after their near two hour flawless set" Chicago Jazz Scene Reviewer- James Walker.
Founded in 2006 by Mexican born Trumpeter/composer, Victor Garcia and Nicaraguan born pianist/composer, Darwin Noguera, these long-time musical collaborators envisioned an endeavor for Chicago that would follow in the innovative footsteps of the pioneering Dizzy Gillespie's United Nations Orchestra, Irakere, and the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra at Lincoln Center. CALJE aspires to partner up with John Faddis' Chicago Jazz Ensemble and become its other official half, the Latin side.
Lina Marie-vocals
Renier Rosario-vocals
Tito Carrillo-trumpet
Victor Garcia-trumpet
Alfredo Rodriguez-trumpet
Greg Ward-alto sax & clarinet
Carlos Vega-tr sax
Steve Eisen-bari
Craig Sunken-trombone
John Mose-trombone
Darwin Alejandro Noguera-piano
Victor Miranda-bass
Ernie Adams-drums
Juan Picorelli-timbales
Danny Feliciano-congas

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Member Since: 1/26/2008
Band Website: calje.org
Influences: For Bookings:
Call: 773.727.4963 or 9588
E-mail: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Sounds Like: NEWS UPDATES!!!!!
Jennifer Pons, of LATV interviewed Darwin Noguera and Victor Garcia, founders of CALJE for an exclusive broadcast entitled "American Latino Presents".

From their site: "This quarterly series of one-hour specials pays homage to American Latinos who have and are making an impact in the United States and beyond. Beautifully told, touching and moving real stories inspire ANYONE who has ever had a dream. The specials air at different dates and times all over the U.S., so be sure and check your local listings for dates, times and channel in your hometown."

Visit www.latination.tv for more shows, listings and times in your local area.

Don't miss CALJE, including footage of the band and the exclusive interview where Darwin and Victor talk about the experience of being young Latino jazz musicians, how that impacts them and the world surrounding them. It's sure to be inspiring and captivating to audiences of all ages!
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Come out and see CALJE perform at the Isthmus Jazz fest with Richie Cole.

Click the image below to be re-directed to their website for more information on tickets, times and other performances.

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