This program of soulful, Afro-Caribbean–tinged jazz is designed by John Santos, "The Latin music Renaissance man" (San Francisco Chronicle) and seven-time Grammy nominee. Known for their virtuosity and collaborative spirits, Santos and his stellar sextet deconstruct standards with unusual musical turns and surprises.

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John Santos Sextet & Friends

Stanford University

“The Latin music Renaissance man”(San Francisco Chronicle), percussionist and composer John Santos celebrates his 70th birthday with a magic evening of Latin jazz based around his telepathic Sextet and an array of special guests including vocalists Destani Wolf and Zoe Ellis, percussionist Orestes Vilató, trumpeter Skylar Tang,  vibraphonist Kyle Athayde, and more.

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