Bio: L.A. Bluescasters is a sextet that's been performing different flavors of the blues - from rock to jazz, and swing to acoustic - for over ten years. Appearances include the Glendale Blues Festival, MOCA and the Troubadour.
Instrumentation: Vocals, harmonica, two guitars, bass, keyboards and drums.
Number of musicians: 6 Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system
Bio: Founded and directed by Philip Vaiman, a Russian-born violinist of international renown as a soloist and chamber performer, La Camerata embodies technical virtuosity, artistry and imagination. This chamber group explores different periods of time, genres, and cultural nuances while bringing together world class musicians.
Bio: Performing for more than 20 years all over the world, La Palabra presents a balanced repertoire of original songs and covers in the genres of salsa, meringue, cha-cha-cha, charanga, and mambo. They have coined their unique tropical dance beat “salsa romantica.”
Instrumentation: Congas, bongos, drums/timbales, trumpet, trombone, alto sax, flute, guiro (traditional percussion instrument made from a hollowed-out gourd), keyboard, bass, violin and vocals.
Bio: La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin, Rock and World music. The six-member group combines up-tempo Pan American rhythms like cumbia, bossa nova, rumba, boleros, tango, jazz, rock and klezmer music to create their distinctive sound.
Bio: Liän Ensemble is comprised of virtuosos specializing in traditional instruments and creating original compositions rooted in the ancient sounds of Persia. "The mystic poetry, the superb improvisations in Persian, Hindustani and World Jazz traditions - all of these elements converge, and the subtle alchemy begins to work its magic, generating sparks that have transported their huge audiences time after time." - John Schneider, Global Village KPFK
Bio: Little Willie G. and Thee East L.A. Philharmonic (previously Little Willie G. y Los Tamaleros) is a tribute to the late Romeo Prado, a childhood friend of Willie G. A Little Willie G. and Thee East L.A. Philharmonic concert is a celebration favorite songs from Thee Midniters and show-stopping original material, Latin Jazz/Salsa, The Great American Song Book Standards and Rhythm & Blues nuggets.
Bio: The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is widely recognized as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Led by internationally renowned conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane, the 40-member ensemble serves local, national and international audiences through concerts, recordings, broadcasts and touring. LACO's touring repertoire spans four centuries, from Baroque to contemporary music. Committed to education and outreach, LACO also performs concerts for young people, families and non-traditional audiences.
Instrumentation: Full ensemble: strings - 8 first violins, 7 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 basses; winds - 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 norns, 2 trumpets; percussion, harp and keyboards. Various smaller ensembles comprise 2-39 of these players.
Bio: The Los Angeles Clarinet Choir is a group of accomplished adult clarinetists performing on soprano, sopranino, alto, bassethorn, bass and contrabass clarinets conducted by Margaret Thornhill. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from Debussy to Mozart, Roumanian folk dances to Klezmer, Grieg to Sousa. Experience the marvelous blend and sweet sonority of this ensemble.
Bio: The Los Angeles Electric 8 showcases the variety of rich sounds made by electric guitars and vacuum-tube amplifiers. They draw from and adapt a variety of art music including organ works, string arrangements, wind ensembles and Indonesian gamelan pieces. The effect is an exploration of the potential of the electric guitar with nods to the rock characteristics of the instrument.
Instrumentation: Electric Guitars, Tube Amplifiers
Number of Musicians: 8 Additional Equipment: P.A. System
Bio: The Los Angeles Flute Orchestra is comprised of flutists actively working as orchestral and recording musicians. In addition to playing classical, jazz and modern pieces, they also premiere original works written for the group by many local composers.
Instrumentation: Piccolo, C flute, alto flute, bass flute, contrabass flute
Bio: The Los Angeles Jazz Collective is a group of musicians working together to build a stronger jazz community within Los Angeles. Through its members’ performances and compositions, the collective seeks to generate greater public appreciation for improvised music.
Bio: The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony specializes in Jewish music from Yiddish to Klezmer to Sephardic. They also perform other music from Beethoven to Bacharach. They are well known for their children's concerts and the audience-friendly approach of Artistic Director/Conductor Dr. Noreen Green.
Instrumentation: Strings, winds, brass, percussion, harp, piano and world instruments.
Bio: Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the members of Los Pinguos have been entertaining Los Angelinos for the past six years with their eclectic mix of reggae, flamenco, samba, cumbia, and Argentine folk music. From performing on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, they have worked their way up to performing at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown Los Angeles for the annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration.
Instrumentation: Spanish guitars, cajon (Peruvian box drum), Cuban tres guitar, electric bass guitar, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, drums, and percussion.
Number of musicians: 5-10 Additional Equipment Available: P.A. System
Bio: Louie Cruz Beltran is a dynamic entertainer excelling on congas and timbales, and performs original works and popular jazz, R&B and Latin standards. A favorite on the vibrant dance as well as concert circuit, Louie blends salsa, R&B and Afro Cuban rhythms, along with his soaring vocals and engaging personality.
