City offers salsa, contemporary jazz for Cinco de Mayo
Suzie Harrison
On May 5th, Laguna Beach, Music in the Park, Inc. and the Festival of
Arts will sponsor the first Cinco de Mayo concert at the Festival of Arts
grounds.
Chico will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. The band has performed at various
functions for 29 years throughout the Southern California area.
Chico performs an array of traditional and contemporary jazz and
salsa. KSBR public radio will be interviewing the band on May 4, on its
weekly jazz spot.
Well known in the area, Chico has its own style of Latin music in both
English and Spanish. The exciting ensemble consists of eight musicians,
Joe Espinosa, guitarist and vocalist, Manuel Fernandez, drummer, Adolfo
Martinez, saxophone and flute, Gilbert Avila, trumpet and congas, Jose
Arellano, trombone, Danny Diaz, guitar, Willie Mandragon, guitar and
Bertha Oropeza, vocals.
“We are thrilled to bring back the band Chico to recognize Cinco de
mayo. It is exciting to be collaborating with both Music in the Park,
Inc. and the Festival of Arts, offering the opportunity for residents to
enjoy free concerts in our public parks.” said arts coordinator Sian
Poeschl.
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