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SFJAZZ Spring Season 2007 • March 8-June 23, 2007

Guillermo Klein

"Orchestral Innovator"

Guillermo Klein y Los Guachos featuring Chris Cheek, Ben Monder, and others

Friday, June 1 • 8pm

  • $56
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  • “Whether he appears to be drawing from boleros, baroque music, ragas or Wayne Shorter, he's risking a bit, and going after the transcendental moment.”—The New York Times

    Guillermo Klein took the “Downtown” New York scene by storm when he arrived from his native Argentina. The pianist’s compositions for his large ensemble, The Guachos, leave plenty of room for the crew of talented improvisers. Read Complete Program Notes

    Personnel:
    • Guillermo Klein, Vocals, Piano
    • Chris Cheek, Tenor, Soprano & Baritone Saxophones
    • Bill McHenry, Tenor Saxophone
    • TBA, Alto Saxophone
    • Taylor Haskins, Trumpet
    • Diego Urcola, Trumpet
    • Richard Nant, Trumpet, Percussion
    • Sandro Tomassi, Trombone
    • Ben Monder, Guitar
    • Fernando Huergo, Bass
    • Jeff Ballard, Drums, Percussion