Cuba in Mexico III

Latin Percussion and Rhythm Section Workshops

for sax, piano, and bass

in

Morelia, Michoacán

with
Roberto Vizcaino, congas and timbales
Alejandro Carvajal, batá
Alberto Pantaleón, bass and rhythm section
Michael Spiro, congas

Percussion Program 1: June 15-21, 2009 .(Vizcaino, Carvajal, and Spiro).
Percussion Program 2: June 22-28. 2009. (Vizcaino and Carvajal).
Rhythm Section Workshop: Sax, Piano, Bass, and Percussion. June 29-July 5, 2009.

     Latin Percussion Programs include daily classes on congas, timbales, and batá drums. Participants can also arrange for private lessons. CMP will supply good instruments and high-quality teaching materials.

      The Rhythm Section Workshop, for sax, piano, bass, and percussion, includes separate classes with Alberto Pantaleon and Roberto Vizcaino in the morning, then combined rhythm section rehearsals with both teachers in the afternoon. CMP will supply the instruments, amplifiers and teaching materials for class., but feel free to bring your own charts too!
    

Roberto Vizcaino Guillot is a master congero, timbalero and multiple percussionist. He has performed with Chucho Valdés, Gonzalo Rubalcala, Cubanismo, and many other groups. A dedicated teacher as well as a performer, Roberto is on faculty at the Conservatorio de las Rosas in Morelia.

Alejandro Carvajal Guerra is a renowned batalero and rumbero whose musical and family roots go back to the Yorubas of Africa. Trained in the tradition as a child by his father, Alejandro is now recognized as one of the most knowledgeable bataleros in Cuba. He is a on faculty at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana

Alberto Pantaleon is a bass virtuoso who has performed with the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Changuito, and Chucho Valdés, among others.

Michael Spiro is an internationally recognized percussionist, recording artist, and educator, known specifically for his work in the Latin music field. He has performed on thousands of records, co-produced and played on several instructional videos for Warner Bros. Publications including Talking Drums, Changuito, Giovanni Hidalgo, and Ignacio Berroa. Michael teaches at Indiana University.