Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand now with KPBS Passport!
GRAMMY nominee Sheila E. hosts GREAT PERFORMANCES "Roots of Latin Jazz," which examines the variety of Latin American music with the “Raíces Jazz Orchestra,” featuring two-time Latin GRAMMY-winning producer Tony Succar and musician, producer and educator Dr. Pablo Gil. The show reveals the unity between jazz music and Latin culture.
Showcasing original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards, such as “Eye of the Hurricane” by Herbie Hancock and “Mas que Nada” by Jorge Ben, the film features GRAMMY-winning artists Richard Bona and Anaadi, among others. Location sequences capture the vibrancy of cities in the U.S., Peru, Spain, Brazil and Cuba.
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Credits:
“Roots Of Latin Jazz” is co-directed by Tony Succar and David Rousseau, produced by Tony Succar with Donald H. Thoms as executive producer For Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES, Luis Ortiz is managing director and Sandie Viquez Pedlow is executive producer. For GREAT PERFORMANCES, Bill O’Donnell is series producer and David Horn is executive producer.
