KCC Productions presents the Antonio Madruga Trio at Zinc Bar Dec 17

KCC Productions presents the Antonio Madruga Trio, featuring Russell Hall and Lawrence Leathers, with special guests to be announced. At Zinc Bar, 82 West Third Street, Greenwich Village, December 17, 8-11 PM. For info on the show, call 212-477-ZINC. For info on Antonio Madruga, call KCC at 305-332-2623.

At just 20 years old, Antonio Madruga dominates the piano like he has been playing in dusty honky-tonks for decades. A true jazz piano prodigy, he has been featured in Wynton Marsalis' YoungArts Master Class (HBO), and Marsalis chose him as one of the “Who’s Got Next” new generation of upcoming jazz artists. In 2009, at the age of 16, he shared the stage with Paquito D’Rivera and Wynton Marsalis at the White House performing for the Obamas. Bassist Russell Hall performed professionally with several of South Florida's esteemed musicians while still in high school and was recently named by Wynton Marsalis as one of the future jazz greats. He is currently on a full scholarship at Juilliard. Drummer Lawrence Leathers has performed with many top jazz artists on the scene today, including Mulgrew Miller, Cyrus Chestnut, Rodney Whitaker, Eric Reed, Vanessa Rubin, Donald Harrison, Derrick Gardner, and an extensive stint with the great trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, the Lansing Jazz Festival, Vail Jazz Party, and the Detroit Ford International Jazz Festival. 

 

Pinecrest Gardens hosts the Second Annual Masquerade Ball

Pinecrest Gardens hosts the Second Annual Masquerade Ball

Don't miss this extraordinary evening of glitter, glamour and entertainment!

Pinecrest Gardens celebrates the return of the Masquerade Ball - this year, celebrating the passion of Brazil's Carnival!  Experience a breath-taking ambience and a magical backdrop for an evening filled with delicious food, excitement and too many surprises to describe. Indulge in Cocktails by Bacardi and fine wines, feast on a buffet of gourmet entrees and dessert, and dance the night away to the music of the "Continental Brass Band."  Additional music by the Carlos Alabaci Trio and the Thania Sanz Ensemble featuring Kiki Sanchez provided by KCC Productions. Be a part of a captivating event you will not soon forget. Proceeds from this charitable event provide support for Historical Pinecrest Gardens.

Date:         Saturday, November 23, 2013
Time:         7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Tickets:      $75 per person, in advance (all inclusive)
                  $100 at the door (all inclusive)
Attire:         Resort Formal and your favorite mask 

Purchase tickets for this exciting event online or by calling 1.877.496.8499.  If you would like more information, please contact us at 305.669.6990.

KCC Productions presents The Lindsey Blair Quartet at The Stage Miami

Thursday, October 24, 9:30 to midnight

With Clay Ostwald, Nicky Orta, and Rodolfo Zúñiga

Miami New Times Magazine selected Lindsey Blair as “Miami's Best Jazz Musician (2011.)” As an official guitarist for “Sábado Gigante” with Don Francisco, Lindsey Blair has played alongside Puerto Rican reggaetonero Daddy Yankee. It was Wes Montgomery who got him started on the guitar, and jazz is where his heart is. The Indiana native studied the form at the University of Miami for his bachelor's and master's degrees, and he has toured with Maynard Ferguson and played with Dizzy Gillespie. He also has collaborated for years with Gloria and Emilio Estefan and scored a gig onstage with Miami Sound Machine for Super Bowl XLI. But it is his current stint with local supergroup 7Crossing where his powerful, blazing Latin jazz truly shines.

You might think that artists as diverse as Latin pop superstar Gloria Estefan, Country artist Lee Ann Womac, hip-hop legends 2 Live Crew, R&B singer/songwriter Bobby Caldwell, jazz trumpet virtuoso Maynard Ferguson, rock drummer Gregg Bissonette, broadway composer/ singer Anthony Newley, the Florida Philharmonic, and television master of ceremonies Don Francisco have little common musical ground, but south Florida guitarist Lindsey Blair has been able to lend musical support to each of these artists with his versatile guitar work.

Lindsey is the kind of player that is comfortable in almost any musical situation. Whether the gig calls for him to sit in with an established band for a four-hour gig with players he has never met and play a night of unrehearsed music of whatever musical repertoire du jour is being served up, to blending with a 30 piece orchestra and reading through a stack of sheet music as thick as a magazine, Lindsey can handle the challenge.

Lindsey is a guitarist who is driven by a passion for playing and being inspired by music rather that fortune and fame. He is most satisfied with his work when he has been able to break new musical ground, and /or spend some time with his favorite kind of people, musicians.

The Lindsey Blair Quartet is a tight modern jazz quartet whose original compositions incorporate the best of modern jazz influences (Pat Metheny, Yellowjackets) with the vocabulary of traditional jazz, while incorporating world music influences from Brazil and the islands, adding some elements that are uniquely Miami. Funk and the blues are also be touched on to add an element of fire. The quartet is made up of Miami's finest players: Clay Ostwald (Grammy-nominated Producer of the Year) on keys, Nicky Orta (Chick Corea, Mike Stern) on bass and Rodolfo Zuniga on drums. Come and see what all the fuss is about.

The Stage is located at 170 Northeast 38th Street, Miami. For ticket and other info call The Stage at 305-576-9577 or visit thestagemiami.com. For more information on Lindsey Blair call Kimberly Chmura at 305-332-2623 or Rafael Solano at 305-775-0804.

KCC Productions presents the Pablo Gil Quintet

KCC Productions presents Jazz at MOCA, featuring the Pablo Gil Quintet, with Pablo on sax, Leo Quintero on guitar, Silvano Monasterios, piano, Gaby Vivas, bass, and Rodolfo Zuniga, drums. Friday, Sept 27, from 8-9:15 PM, 770 NE 125th St, North Miami. Free. Call 305-332-2623 for more info.

Pablo Gil Rodulfo is a Venezuelan saxophonist, composer, producer and arranger. He has performed or recorded with artists and groups such as Mike Stern, Edward Simon, Dave Samuels and the Caribbean jazz Project, Adam Rogers, Mike Holober, Dave Kikoski, Nicolas Folmer and the Paris Jazz Big Band, John Benitez, Steve Turre, Ron Carter, Patato Valdez, Juan Pablo Torres, Mario Rivera, Luis Perdomo, Gerry Weil, Alfredo Naranjo, Aquiles Báez, Orlando Poleo and Soledad Bravo among others.

His performances have taken place in countries such as France, United States, England, Panama, Côte d'Ivoire, Mexico, Peru, Oman, Russia, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Bonaire, Colombia, Portugal, Turkey and Senegal. He has issued five CDs as a leader: Major Delights (2002), Simbolos (2004), Empatia (2006), Suka Jazz en directo (2007), and Baladas (2008).

Pablo started his musical career in Merida, Venezuela. In the late 80's he moved to Caracas and in 1991 he was granted a scholarship to continue his musical studies in Paris (France), receiving various awards such as the gold medal in saxophone at the Conservatoire National De Paris (1995) and the first prize for saxophone in Paris (1995). He moved to United States where continued his studies with musicians such as Ron Carter, Bruce Barth, Steve Slagle and Rich Perry, and obtained the degree of Master of arts in Jazz Performance from City College of the City University of New York. Currently a Fellow in the Frost School of music in the University of Miami

• Sept 25 from 6-9 PM: KCC Productions presents Grammy-winner Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña come to Miami Beach's monthly Food Truck and Music Festival at the North Shore Bandshell. Special feature from 7-7:30: Cachi Velez and his Salsa Jazz Ensemble. Cachi & SJE with their style of Latin Jazz fused with Salsa Dura, he has been making audiences dance from NYC to MIA. Be prepared for an evening of hot salsa!

  
  
  
  
  

• A native of Puerto Rico, Marlow 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.

• Achieving a new milestone in his career, Marlow has brought the 2013 GRAMMY award for Best Latin Tropical Album home to Miami from the 55th GRAMMY awards in Los Angeles, February 10. The award-winning CD, "RETRO", by his group, Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña, was released last May.
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• 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.
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• This exquisite production is a must-have for every salsa aficionado. The album is available for download and CD at Amazon.com and iTunes.com. For information about Marlow Rosado, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623.

Marlo Rosado at the Hoxton every Wednesday

Every Wednesday from 7 - 11 catch the Hoxton Tropical Orchestra, featuring Grammy-winner Marlo Rosado on keys, at the Hoxton Urban Beach House, 1111 SW First Ave, Miami.  For details call 305-677-8466.

 Join Marlow Rosado y la Riqueña at a GRAMMY celebration party

Marlow Rosado celebrates his 2013 GRAMMY  at La Covacha April 26 at 10 pm. Special guests include Fania legend Larry Harlow, Paquito Guzman, Marlon Fernandez, and Tito Puente, Jr.

The production of Rosado’s award-winning album “Retro” goes back in time to explore iconic salsa musicians from the past decade, who are remembered as a pillar of the genre today. It also embraces the genre’s evolution recognizing the new ‘salseros’ of the day blending all sounds and talents together for a spectacular outcome.

Whereas “Retro” goes back in time, Rosado is currently putting the finishing touches on a brand new album, which promises to be groundbreaking, as it makes Salsa more current, relevant, and significant than it has been in many years.

The Miami-based Puerto Rican musician has produced, composed and written hits in a variety of musical styles, such as Hip-Hop, Rock, Merengue, Bachata, Reggeaton and most notably, Salsa. He is continuously sought out by Latin artists for his musical arrangement skills, ability to master the piano as well as his remarkable talent directing bands and orchestras. Rosado has played and worked with a wide range of artists including the legendary Celia Cruz and Selena and the world-renowned Ricky Martin, among others.

La Covacha is located at 10730 NW 25th Strett in Sweetwater, FL; visit lacovacha.com. For information on Marlow Rosado call KCC Productions at 305-332-2623.

KCC Productions News: KCC Productions presents Kiki Sanchez and his ense...

KCC Productions News: KCC Productions presents Kiki Sanchez and his ense...: KCC Productions presents Kiki Sanchez and his ensemble Thursday, March 21, at Sweet Saloon, 7100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. Downbeat ...

KCC Productions presents Kiki Sanchez and his ensemble

KCC Productions presents Kiki Sanchez and his ensemble Thursday, March 21, at Sweet Saloon, 7100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. Downbeat is at 9 PM. With Kiki on piano, Ivan Zervignon, drums, Cayo Iturrualde, bass, and Daniel Berroa, percussion.

The phenomenally ethnic sounds of the talented Peruvian pianist KIKI SANCHEZ have filled the airwaves with a unique blend of soulful jazz and tropical fusion. Born into the Latin jazz atmosphere, KIKI began his formal education to further his knowledge and training in Peru. He traveled to the US, settled in Miami, where he has since played on two GRAMMY-nominated albums with Arturo Sandoval and Frankie Marcos. KIKI’s latest recording is a fusion of Peruvian-folkloric rhythms with modern jazz melodies. KIKI he has also just released an instructional DVD titled “THE REAL LATIN PIANO AND INTRO TO AFRO-PERUVIAN RHYTHMS, VOL.1”. Finally, KIKI SANCHEZ has received the CASIO, Japan, endorsement for Latin America. KIKI will showcase all of Casio’s keyboards across Latin America exclusively.

Housed in Moonchine’s mezzanine is Miami’s best kept secret, The Sweet Saloon. This unique combination lounge and dessert bar is the perfect fusion of Dj’s spinning, Live music, Unique entertainment and Beautiful people. The saloons menu is perfect for those seeking after hour munchies. Here, food and drink aficionados are offered an array of sweet, salty, and spicy delicacies. Imagine devouring a Chocolate Bomb or delighting your senses with a Tuna Tataki, lightly grilled with some tangy Ponzu sauce. If you are wondering if this main-stream saloon is for the sweet or the spicy we suggest you check it out for yourself.

For more information call KCC at 305-332-2623