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.

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.

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.

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 19^th 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.