Friday, December 14, 2012

Marlow Rosado Receives Grammy Nomination


Miami's Marlow Rosado's second CD, Retro, has been nominated for a 2013 Grammy award as Best Tropical Album.The concept behind “RETRO" is one of taking some of the strongest songs from the 1970's, maintaining the essentials of the originals, but metamorphosing them in Marlow's 21st-century conception until they become entirely his own. Besides Ismael Miranda, artists on the album, some of whom reprise parts of their originals, are Bobby Cruz, Tito Puente Jr, Papo Lucca, Luigi Texidor, Salvador Cuevas, Marlon Fernandez, Quique Dominech, Tony Vega, and Kevin Ceballo. A free download of this Grammy-nominated album is available at http://ge.tt/6HbEr9N.

While Marlow Rosado is a multiple Grammy nominee for his collaboration on other projects, this is his first under his own name. From salsa to rock, from merengue to hip-hop, from bachata to reggaeton, producer, composer, pianist, Marlow Rosado has had his musical hand in all of it. A native of Puerto Rico, he is a salsero at heart, but has successfully written, played and produced hits in a variety of musical styles for some of the most renowned artists in Latin music. He has played and worked with a diverse repertoire of artists including Celia Cruz, the unforgettable Tejana signer Selena, Larry Harlow, Tommy Olivencia, Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Olga Tañón and Desmond Child, among others. Recently, he arranged and directed the horns sessions for Ricky Martin's production, MAS. He is continually sought out by Latin Artists for his musical arrangement skills, his aggressive montunos on the piano, as well as his ability to direct orchestras for artists such as the late Salsa legend Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Jr., Tito Nieves, and many others. It is not uncommon to see Marlow’s name on CD liner notes, whether it is as a pianist, producer, songwriter or musical director.

Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña has been a smash hit at every concert venue they've played in south Florida, including El Séntinel's Tenth Anniversary celebration at Arts Park in Hollywood, “Historia de la Salsa” at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, the North Shore Bandshell in Miami Beach, and more. Marlow latest triumph is his appointment as music director at WGEN-TV's “El Show con Tony Benítez”.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

KCC Productions presents the Release of Andrea Brachfeld's Lady of the Island

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KCC Productions presents the release of Andrea Brachfeld's Zoho CD Lady of the Island November 20 at Zinc Bar NY. Sets are at 8 and 10 PM. Flutist, composer, and arranger Andrea Brachfeld is a graduate of The High School of Music and Art and Manhattan School of Music. Over the past 30 years she has recorded more than a dozen CD's with many artists including Wayne Wallace, Bobby Carcassés, Africando, Oscar Hernandez (Spanish Harlem Orchestra) and Timbalaye among others. Downbeat magazine referred to Andrea as "one of the finest jazz flutists around." She has twice been the recipient of the Latin New York Music Award as a flutist. She has performed with Dave Valentín, Nestor Torres, Tito Puente, and Ray Barretto among others. She received the Chico O'Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award from Latin Jazz USA in Oct. 2006 and was most recently awarded the "Pionero Award" in 2010 for her contribution to Latin music. She has appeared with the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra as a soloist performing her own compositions as well as those of Mike Longo, longtime musical director for Dizzy Gillespie. She is currently performing with her own group Phoenix Rising. Lady of the Island, her latest CD, being premiered tonight, marks her move from Latin jazz into straight-ahead jazz.

Backing her up is a first-rate group of jazz musicians: Bill O'Connell on piano, Andy Eulau on bass, Kim Plainfield on drums, Chembo Corniel on congas and percussion, Todd Bashore on altosax, David Weiss on trumpet, and special guest Steve Turre on trombone.

Zinc Bar is located at 82 West Third Street in New York's Greenwich Village, between Thompson and Sullivan. Cover is $15 at tables, $10 at the bar. For more information call 212-477-ZINC or visit zincbar.com, or call KCC Productions @ 305-332-2623.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Clifton Heights Jazz Project at Pinecrest Gardens


The Clifton Heights Jazz Project, a conglomerate of eight highly talented musicians from across the country, will perform at Pinecrest Gardens Saturday November 17 at 8 PM. Led by guitarist Zach Larmer, these young jazz virtuosos have joined together to bring you fresh material, from original compositions to standard jazz repertoire turned upside down. Drawing from the classic American songbook, bluegrass, funk, classical, and modern jazz, the Clifton Heights Jazz Project has a little something for everyone.

Band members are: Glenn Basham (Violin and Harmonica), currently professor of Violin at the University of Miami and Concertmaster of the Naples Philharmonic; James Schlender (Violin), holder of three national fiddle championship titles and top 10 finalist of the prestigious Grandmasters Fiddle Contest on multiple occasions; Neil Carson (Alto Saxophone), currently the lead alto saxophonist in the prestigious University of Miami Concert Jazz Band; Alex Weitz (Tenor Saxophone), recognized in Downbeat magazine as best Fusion Soloist in 2011; Ariel Pocock (Piano and Voice), winner of Downbeat awards in both categories (piano and voice) as well as winner of the Outstanding Piano Soloist award at the 2009 Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival and the 2008 Lionel Hampton International Festival; Zach Larmer (Guitar), a Downbeat award-winning guitarist as well as an accomplished arranger, awarded the Duncan Nelson Scholarship at the University of Miami; Jeff Kipperman (Bass), a doctoral student in jazz bass and teaching assistant at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, who has performed with the New World Symphony, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Caramoor Virtuosi Orchestra, Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project, and a multitude of jazz ensembles; and Ben Falle (Drums), named "Australia's Best Up & Coming Drummer" and was recently awarded 2nd place in the prestigious National Jazz Awards.

Pinecrest Gardens is located at 11000 Red Road (SW 57th Ave.) Tickets are $10, available at cliftonheightsjazzproject.com. For more information, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or kcc_productions@yahoo.com.

Monday, October 29, 2012

PINECREST GARDENS ANNOUNCES MASQUERADE IN THE GARDENS NOVEMBER 3

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PINECREST GARDENS ANNOUNCES MASQUERADE IN THE GARDENS NOVEMBER 3



Miami, October 22, 2012: Pinecrest Gardens will host Masquerade in the Gardens from 7 to 11 PM on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Proceeds from the event will benefit historic Pinecrest Gardens. Tickets are $150. A mask is required; black tie is optional.

Don't miss an extraordinary evening of glitter, glamour, and entertainment. The Gardens' ambience provides a magical backdrop for an evening filled with delicious food, excitement, and too many surprised to describe. Indulge in cocktails by Bacardi and fine wines, feast on a buffet of gourmet entrées and desserts provided by Macy's Catering, enjoy a jazz prelude by the Debbie Orta Ensemble and Thania Sanz, who appear courtesy of KCC Productions, and dance the night away to the music of Miami's own Continental Brass Band. Be a part of a captivating event you won't soon forget.

Pinecrest Gardens are located at 11000 Red Road in Pinecrest. For tickets call 305-669-6990; major credit cards accepted. For more information, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or kcc_productions@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

KCC PRODUCTIONS AND PINECREST GARDENS PRESENT THE SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ ORCHESTRA, FEATURING LISANNE LYONS, SATURDAY OCTOBER 27



KCC Productions presents the South Florida Jazz Orchestra, featuring vocalist Lisanne Lyons, at Pinecrest Gardens' Banyan Bowl October 27 at 8 PM. Pinecrest Gardens is located at 11000 SW 57th Ave. Tickets are $20.

The SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ ORCHESTRA is a modern Big Band comprising some of the best jazz musicians, studio musicians, and Jazz educators in the southeastern part of the United States. Their eclectic repertoire includes many original compositions by band members, as well as classic charts from such greats as Thad Jones, Charles Mingus, John Clayton, Maria Schneider, Jim McNeely, John Fedchock, and many more, all influenced by their diverse backgrounds and experiences in the South Florida music community. In June of 2006 renowned bassist and composer, Chuck Bergeron gathered a select group of top-notch Miami-based musicians and formed the first professional jazz rehearsal big band in the Greater Miami/South Florida area. On the evening of October 4th this sixteen-piece big band took the stage at the Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club, making their first professional debut as the new South Florida Jazz Orchestra. In a town known more for its salsa music than jazz, this performance marked a bold attempt to fill a long existing void in the local jazz scene. The establishment of a professional orchestra playing traditional big band music in this community is in many ways an historic musical event.

Lisanne Lyons teaches Studio Music and Jazz at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. She has produced two solo CD's and two CD's as lead soprano in the DC-based Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet, with whom she performed at major jazz festivals across the country and abroad. She also performs with “Mad Romance”, a four-voice a capella group. Lisanne is the recipient of several DownBeat awards as a jazz vocal soloist, jazz vocal choir director, and most recently as a jazz arranger. She is in demand as a performer, arranger, adjudicator and clinician. Lisanne has headlined at the Ottawa, Detroit, and Clearwater Jazz Festivals, and La Nuit du Jazz (France). She was the first to perform live the Nelson Riddle arrangements of the George Gershwin Songbook that he wrote for Ella Fitzgerald, who only recorded them. She is currently working on a new show, a tribute to the great vocalists Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Anita O’Day, Ella Fitzgerald, and others.

For tickets call 877-496-8499, visit online at www.pinecrest-fl.gov/. For more information, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or kcc_productions@yahoo.com.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

KCC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS NEGRONI'S TRIO, WITH SPECIAL GUEST BOB FRANCESCHINI IN THE RELEASE OF THEIR LATEST CD, “ON THE WAY” AT ZINC BAR OCTOBER 8, 2012, at 9 PM



Hailing from Puerto Rico, accomplished pianist and composer Jose Negroni has garnered recognition in the world of Jazz. A disciple of the legendary multi-instrumentalist salsa and Latin Jazz great, Papo Lucca, Negroni’s career spans over 16 years as a teacher in his island’s Music Conservatory. Negroni’s Trio consists of his son Nomar Negroni, a gifted and powerful drummer, and alternating guest bass players including John Benítez, Marco Panascia, Michael Bordelon and Jonathan Estes, among others. "On the Way", to be released tonight, is their sixth CD; their fifth, "Just Three" was a Grammy nominee for Best Latin Jazz CD.

Bob Franceschini is an American jazz saxophonist, songwriter, and arranger. He has appeared on more than eighty albums of other recording artists, including those of Mike Stern, Paul Simon, and Willie Colón. In addition to composing and arranging Jazz and Latin Jazz, Franceschini has performed as a touring and recording sideman with Mike Stern,Paul Simon, Celine Dion, Tito Puente, BeBe Winans, Ricky Martin, Lionel Richie, Eddie Palmieri, and many others. In 2001 Franceschini performed on Mike Stern's Grammy-Nominated album “Voices.”

Zinc Bar is located at 82 West Third Street in New York's Greenwich Village. Cover is $15 ($10 at the bar). For more information contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or Zinc Bar at 212-477-ZINC, or visit zincbar.com.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

KCC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE MARÍA RIVAS ENSEMBLE AT ZINC BAR SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, at 9 PM


Known as one of the most versatile voices in Latin America and now North America, Maria Rivas skillfully combines American and Latin Jazz rhythms with lively yet sentimental music from around the world.  She interprets her music in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, and performs her own blend of traditional standards as well as music and lyrics she has composed herself. She and her ensemble will be performing at Zinc Bar, 82 West Third Street, at 9 PM Thursday September 27. Accompanying Maria will be Manuel Valera on piano, Yosvany Terry on sax, John Benitez on bass, Ludwig Afonso on drums, and Yusnier Sánchez on percussion.
Maria’s unique sound is an intoxicating combination of classic American jazz and Latin music, with just the right splash of Brazilian accents, together with her signature mixture of indigenous, Caribbean, European, and African strains. Her exotic and varied repertoire includes American jazz and blues standards such as ‘Funny Valentine’, ‘Route 66’, ‘Lush Life’, and ‘Summertime;’ Latin classics like ‘Bésame Mucho’ and ‘Moliendo Café;’ smooth and sensuous Brazilian bossa nova tunes like ‘Girl from Ipanema’, ‘Corcovado’, ‘Dindi’ and ‘One Note Samba’; movingly romantic ballads, such as ‘My Romance’ and ‘Our Love is Here to Stay,’ and many, many others.
During her musical career spanning over 30 years, Maria has released ten CDs while headlining concerts in Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. including the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.  She entertains her audiences with her uniquely melodious voice and dynamic expression and stage presence, as well as her phenomenal ‘Scat’ improvisations, which have been favorably compared by music critics and audiences with those of Ella Fitzgerald.
Maria has won every prestigious singing award Venezuela and much of Latin America have to offer. Her hit song, MANDUCO, remained in the number one position on the charts in Latin America for many months, and in the top 10 for over 3 years, and turned her into a cultural icon.
Ms. Rivas also became known as the vocalist most associated with Venezuela’s most prominent and beloved composer of the 20th century, Maestro Aldemaro Romero. Ms. Rivas and Maestro Romero collaborated during 20 years of concerts, both acoustic with piano and voice, as well as with symphonic orchestras. Over the course of this period, Ms. Rivas achieved an intensely personal style of interpretation of Maestro Romero’s work, which continues to influence her Jazz interpretations and improvisations.
People who know her, or have seen or heard her perform, understand that Maria is truly a one-of-a-kind artist … and person.
Zinc Bar is located at 82 West Third Street in New York's Greenwich Village. For more information contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or Zinc Bar at 212-477-ZINC, or visit zincbar.com.

The City of Miami Beach and KCC Productions present the Food Truck & Music Fest , featuring Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña North Beach Bandshell, September 19, 5-10 pm


Miami Beach’s North Shore Park Bandshell & Ocean Terrace will dress in the typical, characteristic Latin flavor of the North Beach area to welcome the Miami Beach Food Truck and Music Fest on Wednesday nights this fall. The events take place on September 19, October 17 and November 14, from 5:00 p.m. To 10:00 p.m., at the North Beach Park Bandshell on Collins Avenue and 73 Street. The food and music fest will feature the popular mobile food trucks, free entertainment and participation by area restaurants.

The salsa sounds of the Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña’s nine-piece band will kick off the festival on September 19 from 6 to 9 pm.

With over twenty years' experience in the music industry, pianist-composer-producer Marlow Rosado has developed a powerful portfolio working with many of the top artists in the Latin recording world. Singing with world-renowned producer Desmond Child has led him to work with major artists such as Alejandra Guzman and Ricky Martin (on Más). With eleven Grammy nominations to his credit, Rosado's influence in the Tropical genre can be felt on records ranging from Elvis Crespo to Gran Combo.

His 2009 debut album, Salsalsa, featuring Andy Montañez, lived at the #1 spot on Puerto Rico's hottest Salsa station, Zeta 93, for over eight weeks. His second and latest CD, Retro, (2012) takes some of the strongest songs from the 1970's, maintaining the essentials of the originals, but metamorphosing them in Marlow's 21st-century conception until they become entirely his own. The album features guest appearances by Tito Puente, Jr., Ismael Miranda, Bobby Cruz, Papo Lucca, Kevin Ceballo, Marlon Fernandez, Luigi Texidor, Quique Dominich, Salvador Cuevas, and Tony Vega. It has received rave reviews and has made the Top Ten list nationally in its category.

"It is a great neighborhood and we’re looking forward to having people come and enjoy good food, good music, and the beautiful beach and also hoping to entice neighboring residents to come and discover the charm of North Beach,” said Miami Beach Acting Assistant City Manager Max Sklar.

The popular food truck lineup includes the following: Ms. Cheezious, Sakaya Kitchen, Gastropod, Health Nut on Wheels, Dolci Pecati, Sugar Yummy Mama, Garcia Brothers Seafood, La Camaronera, Moty's Grill, Latin Burger, Mangia Mia and Bocaditos. They will be offering varied menus from burgers and seafood to healthy bites and ethnic dishes.

For more information, visit www.mbculture.com. For more information on Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or write to kcc_productions@yahoo.com.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña to open La Historia de la Salsa at the Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Friday Sept 21 at 8 pm

As West Palm Beach gets ready to host some of Salsa’s most legendary artists, over 2,000 fans anxiously anticipate the approaching date to experience “La Historia De La Salsa”, (The History Of Salsa); a compilation of some of the most influential names in the Salsa industry including, Andy Montanez and Ismael Miranda. The line-up encompasses the evolution of Puerto Rican Salsa.

To represent the sound of today, the night will open with GRAMMY-NOMINATED, Marlow Rosado, and his orchestra “La Riqueña” featuring Tito Puente Jr, who appear courtesy of KCC Productions.

With over twenty years' experience in the music industry, pianist-composer-producer Marlow Rosado has developed a powerful portfolio working with many of the top artists in the Latin recording world. Singing with world-renowned producer Desmond Child has led him to work with major artists such as Alejandra Guzman and Ricky Martin (on Más). With eleven Grammy nominations to his credit, Rosado's influence in the Tropical genre can be felt on records ranging from Elvis Crespo to Gran Combo.

His 2009 debut album, Salsalsa, featuring Andy Montañez, lived at the #1 spot on Puerto Rico's hottest Salsa station, Zeta 93, for over eight weeks. His second and latest CD, Retro, (2012) takes some of the strongest songs from the 1970's, maintaining the essentials of the originals, but metamorphosing them in Marlow's 21st-century conception until they become entirely his own. The album features guest appearances by Tito Puente, Jr., Ismael Miranda, Bobby Cruz, Papo Lucca, Kevin Ceballo, Marlon Fernandez, Luigi Texidor, Quique Dominich, Salvador Cuevas, and Tony Vega. It has received rave reviews and has made the Top Ten list nationally in its category.

Following the opening set the show will feature an All-Star cast including “El Nino De Trastalleres”, Andy Montañez; “El Nino Bonito De La Fania”, Ismael Miranda; The legendary Paquito Guzman; and musical director Mario Ortiz & His All Star Band.

Tickets start at $33.25. The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach. For tickets and information call 561-832-7469 or 800-572-8471 or visit kravis.org. For more information on Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or write to kcc_productions@yahoo.com.

Monday, September 3, 2012

KCC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS TROY ROBERTS' NU-JIVE AT ZINC BAR SEPTEMBER 12, 2012, at 9 PM


Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has won four consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, received his first Grammy Nomination Medal, and has shared the stage with greats such as Sammy Figueroa, James Morrison, Stephen Scott, Slide Hampton, Bobby Sparks, Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, to name a few.. More recently, Troy represented Australia at Herbie Hancock’s launch of the first ever UNESCO International Jazz Day at The UN Assembly Hall, NYC, sharing the stage as part of an international quintet made up of jazz greats Wayne Shorter (US), Richard Bona (Cameroon), Vinnie Colaiuta (US), Zakir Hussain (India), Tineke Postma (Netherlands) and Tarek Yamani (Lebanon). Having been on faculty at The University of Miami for the past 3 years, Troy is currently based in New York, is celebrating his 4th internationally released record as a leader, Nu-Jive (2011), and continues to maintain a busy performance and recording schedule around the globe.

The Music of Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive is kind of an eclectic concoction of soul, funk, R&B, Latin, gospel, Indian classical music, and even glimpses of the 19th century romantic period – all musically glued together by every player’s great sense of Jazz etiquette. However, the main concept behind the group is to serve as the meeting place of four great musical minds. “Whilst it’s not common to display virtuosity, it’s even rarer to be wonderfully creative while doing so. But the rarest of all gifts is to have a unique voice; a sound that is unmistakably your own. Troy Roberts has this gift. He amply demonstrates that it’s possible to pay homage to the great tenor players of jazz and still create a fresh approach that leaves the listener always in anticipation of what he’ll come up with next.” – James Morrison

Zinc Bar is located at 82 West Third Street in New York's Greenwich Village. For more information contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or Zinc Bar at 212-477-ZINC, or visit zincbar.com.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Marlow Rosado y la Riquena at Yoshi's SF


Enjoy a night of hot salsa by one of Miami’s best musicians at one of San Francisco’s most famous jazz clubs, Yoshi’s. On Wednesday, August 15, Marlow Rosado and his band, “La Riqueña,” will be performing at the club beginning at  8 PM.

From salsa to rock, from merengue to hip-hop, from bachata to reggaeton, producer / composer / pianist Marlow Rosado has had his musical hand in all of It is not uncommon to see Marlow’s name on CD liner notes, whether it is as a pianist, producer, songwriter or musical director.   Now, with the birth of Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña, the man behind the music takes to the stage himself, with the project closest to his heart and years in the making, his new CD, “Retro”, taking some of the strongest songs from the 1970's, maintaining the essentials of the originals, but metamorphosing them in Marlow's 21st-century conception until they become entirely his own.

Admission is $22. Yoshi’s is located at 1330 Fillmore St., San Francisco CA 94115. For more information contact Yoshi’s  at (415) 655-5600 or visit yoshis.com. For more information on Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or write to kcc_productions@yahoo.com.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Will Calhoun’s Native Lands Trio at The Blue Note Monday August 13, 2012 Sets at 8 and 10:30 PM

Will Calhoun brings his Native Lands Trio, with special guest Wallace Roney on trumpet, to The Blue Note Monday, August 13, at 8 and 10:30 PM. Marc Cary will be on keys and Charnett Moffett on bass. Admission is $15 ($10 at the bar.)

Not many artists have the vision and artistic energy to be Grammy winners and contribute to so many genres: jazz, rock, hip-hop, ambient, et al, while concurrently producing, touring, creating new projects, working on films, and continually pushing the envelope. Native Lands can be described as Jazz meets World, coupled with trance-inducing urban music. This dual disc (CD/DVD) combines Calhoun’s experiences as he marries his far reaching interests in a genre-bending collection that taps key expressionists from various backgrounds. Among those contributing are Pharaoh Sanders, Mos Def, Buster Williams, Stanley Jordan, Kevin Eubanks, Marcus Miller and Wallace Roney, as well as Nana Vasconcelos from Brazil and Cheick Tidiane Seck from Mali.

Wallace Roney follows the true Jazz tradition of utilizing the past to move forward. This has resulted in acknowledgment by the public and his peers with his receipt of three Grammy Awards and numerous nominations for projects in which he was the featured performer and/or collaborator. He holds the distinction of being the only trumpet player Miles Davis ever personally mentored.

Marc Cary is a post bop jazz pianist based out of New York City. Cary has played and recorded with several well-known musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Betty Carter, Arthur Taylor, Abbey Lincoln, Erykah Badu, Meshell Ndegeocello, Stefon Harris, Lauryn Hill, Ani DiFranco, Jackie McLean, and Carmen McRae. Hailed by Down Beat as one of the most, “multi-dimensional keyboard players on the scene today.”

Charnett Moffett began playing with Wynton Marsalis and Branford Marsalis in the mid-1980’s. This led to a career as a free-lance bassist, and he has performed and recorded with a long string of musicians, including Stanley Jordan, Harry Connick, Jr., Ornette Coleman, McCoy Tyner, Kenny Garrett, Mulgrew Miller, Courtney Pine, Arturo Sandoval, Lew Soloff and Sonny Sharrock.

The Blue Note, one of the most prestigious jazz clubs in the world, is located at 131 West Third Street in Greenwich Village, at the West 4th Street subway stop. For tickets and reservations, call 212-475-8592 or visit bluenotejazz.com. 


Contact
KCC Productions
305-332-2623
 

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Yoshi's Jazz Club, San Francisco presents Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña August 15



Enjoy a night of hot salsa by one of Miami’s best musicians at one of San Francisco’s most famous jazz clubs, Yoshi’s. On Wednesday, August 15, Marlow Rosado and his band, “La Riqueña,” will be performing at the club beginning at 8 PM.

From salsa to rock, from merengue to hip-hop, from bachata to reggaeton, producer / composer / pianist Marlow Rosado has had his musical hand in all of it. A native of Puerto Rico, he is a salsero at heart, but has successfully written, played and produced hits in a variety of musical styles for some of the most renowned artists in Latin music. He has played and worked with a diverse repertoire of artists including Celia Cruz, the unforgettable Tejana signer Selena, Larry Harlow, Tommy Olivencia, Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Olga Tañón and Desmond Child, among others. Recently, he arranged and directed the horns sessions for Ricky Martin's new production. He is continually sought out by Latin Artists for his musical arrangement skills, his aggressive montunos on the piano, as well as his ability to direct orchestras for artists such as the late Salsa legend Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Jr., Tito Nieves, and many others. It is not uncommon to see Marlow’s name on CD liner notes, whether it is as a pianist, producer, songwriter or musical director.

Now, with the birth of Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña, the man behind the music takes to the stage himself, with the project closest to his heart and years in the making, his new CD, “Retro”, taking some of the strongest songs from the 1970's, maintaining the essentials of the originals, but metamorphosing them in Marlow's 21st-century conception until they become entirely his own.

Admission is $22. Yoshi’s is located at 1330 Fillmore St., San Francisco CA 94115. For more information contact Yoshi’s at (415) 655-5600 or visit yoshis.com. For information on Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

KCC Productions Presents Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña With Special Guest Tito Puente, Jr. at Briza on the Bay July 13


Enjoy a night of hot salsa by one of Miami’s best musicians at one of the city’s most charming nightspots, Briza on the Bay. The backdrop is a panoramic view of the beautiful marina. Looking for an upscale touch? This is the place. With top of the line sound and AV, and signature drinks such as the Sea Briza, Marlow Rosado and his band, “La Riqueña,” with special guest Tito Puente, Jr., will be playing at the venue in the Doubletree Grand Hotel downtown, from 10 PM to 2 AM on Friday, July 13.

From salsa to rock, from merengue to hip-hop, from bachata to reggaeton, producer / composer / pianist Marlow Rosado has had his musical hand in all of it. A native of Puerto Rico, he is a salsero at heart, but has successfully written, played and produced hits in a variety of musical styles for some of the most renowned artists in Latin music. He has played and worked with a diverse repertoire of artists including Celia Cruz, the unforgettable Tejana signer Selena, Larry Harlow, Tommy Olivencia, Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Olga Tañón and Desmond Child, among others. Recently, he arranged and directed the horns sessions for Ricky Martin's new production. He is continually sought out by Latin Artists for his musical arrangement skills, his aggressive montunos on the piano, as well as his ability to direct orchestras for artists such as the late Salsa legend Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Jr., Tito Nieves, and many others. It is not uncommon to see Marlow’s name on CD liner notes, whether it is as a pianist, producer, songwriter or musical director.

Now, with the birth of Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña, the man behind the music takes to the stage himself, with the project closest to his heart and years in the making, his new CD, “Retro”, taking some of the strongest songs from the 1970's, maintaining the essentials of the originals, but metamorphosing them in Marlow's 21st-century conception until they become entirely his own.

Admission is $10. Ladies get one drink and free admission before 11. Briza is located at 1717 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, in the Doubletree Grand Hotel. For more information contact Briza at (786) 350-2220 or email: briza@brizaonthebay.com .

Monday, June 4, 2012

KCC Productions presents Tito Puente Jr & His Latin Jazz Ensemble



KCC PRODUCTIONS PRESENT TITO PUENTE, JR., AND HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
JUNE 16 AT SUNRISE CIVIC CENTER THEATER

Got Mambo? you will be captivated by the rythm and beat...almost stepping back into a time capsule yet with refreshing energy that will keep asking for more! Come to Sunrise Civic Center Theater June 16, and enjoy the hot Latin rhythms of Tito Puente, Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble. Showtime is 8 PM. Tickets are $17 ($15 students, $10 children.)
The comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks, his joy, and his music.

Tito, Jr. is on a passionate mission. The younger Puente is determined to nurture the musical legacy left by his father. He refuses to let his father become a distant memory. “He was just too vibrant, too exciting. There was magic in the music my father made. It made people happy all over the world.”
He has found enthusiastic audiences who echo his passion. Crowds lured to a venue by the father are returning to see the son -- and to once again participate in the high voltage celebration that takes place on stage.

His 2004 album, “In My Father’s Shoes” featured the classic Puente titles and was spun into a BET Jazz television special of the same name.

He was seen in a tribute to his father’s music on NBC’s two hour special--“The Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem.” He has also appeared on the ABC soap opera hit “One Life to Live” in performance with his big band.

Symphony appearances include Dallas, San Antonio, Colorado, South Bend, and upcoming performances with the Palm Desert Symphony and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch.

Tito, Jr.’s new CD release, “Got Mambo?” is a mixture of the old and the new as he takes a musical departure into some powerful new music he can truly call his own. Guest artists Bobby Cruz and Hansel & Raul help make this a coming of age project for Puente, Jr. and the album is receiving heavy praise from Tropical and Latin Jazz critics alike.

Sunrise Civi Center Theater is located at 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 954-747-4646 or visit online at sunrisefl.gov. For information on Tito Puente, Jr., contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Marlow Rosado announces the release of his new CD, RETRO





Miami, April 22, 2012: After enjoying the success of his freshman album,Salsalsa, signed by Fania records and with the participation of salsas godfather Andy Montañez, Marlow Rosado delivers us a follow-up album that will raise the bar in the Salsa industry. This new album, "RETRO", by his group, Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña, will be released May 1, 2012. The singleFuego a la Jicoteafeatures the timbales of Tito Puente, Jr., son of the late King of Mambo.

The concept behind "RETRO" is one of taking some of the strongest songs from the 1970's, maintaining the essentials of the originals, but metamorphosing them in Marlow's 21st-century conception until they become entirely his own. Besides Tito Puente, Jr., other invited artists on the album, some of whom reprise parts of their originals, are Ismael Miranda, Bobby Cruz, Papo Lucca, Kevin Ceballo, Marlon Fernandez, Luigi Texidor, Quique Dominich, Salvador Cuevas, and Tony Vega.

From salsa to rock, from merengue to hip-hop, from bachata to reggaeton, producer, composer, pianist, and two-time Grammy nominee Marlow Rosado has had his musical hand in all of it. A native of Puerto Rico, he is a salsero at heart, but has successfully written, played and produced hits in a variety of musical styles for some of the most renowned artists in Latin music.
He has played and worked with a diverse repertoire of artists including Celia Cruz, the unforgettable Tejana signer Selena, Larry Harlow, Tommy Olivencia, Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Olga Tañón and Desmond Child, among others. Recently, he arranged and directed the horns sessions for Ricky Martin's new production.
Marlow earned a Masters degree in Jazz Education, and he has taught at the elementary as well as the University level. He is continually sought out by Latin Artists for his musical arrangement skills, his aggressive montunos on the piano, as well as his ability to direct orchestras for artists such as the late Salsa legend Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Jr., Tito Nieves, and many others. It is not uncommon to see Marlows name on CD liner notes, whether it is as a pianist, producer, songwriter or musical director.

This
exquisite production is a must-have for every salsa aficionado. The promotional single "Fuego a la Jicotea"is now available on iTunes for only $1. It can be downloaded at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fuego-la-jicotea-feat.-tito/id503675260 . The full album will be available for download on May 1. For information about Marlow Rosado, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623.