Pianist Bert Dalton has performed with Herbie Mann, Regina Carter, Bud Shank, Anita O’Day, Victor Mendoza, Howard Alden, among others, and has recorded with John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton. Originally from Chicago, Bert has been a Santa Fe resident since 1990 and is Music Director of the National Dance Institute of New Mexico. He has appeared at major jazz festivals in Telluride, Sedona, Santa Fe, Aspen, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia. His Latin group "Yoboso" won the 1996 BET Jazz Discovery Competiton.
Percussionist John Bartlit received a music performance degree from the University of New Mexico and was on staff for 12 years. John's trademark is versatility, as seen in a sampling of his professional ties: the New Mexico Symphony, New Mexico Marimba Band, John Lewis of MJQ, Chris Calloway, John Cage, the International Flamenco Festival, several dance troupes, and his own invention, "21st Century Vaudeville." He has a platinum album with Robbie Robertson, film credits, and premier recordings of works by modern classical composers.
Rob "Milo" Jaramillo started out playing sax and flute, then switched to bass in high school. He also studied at UNM and went on to perform with John Lewis, Tommy Berndtsson, Bill Watrous, Tony Quinones, Hillary Smith, Ritmo Caliente, and Chris Calloway. He has toured extensively throughout the U.S, Australia, and Cuba with the Pink Flamingoes, Yoboso, & Ritmo Caliente. He resides in and commutes from his home on the Isleta Indian Reservation. Rob currently teaches string and electric bass at the College of Santa Fe.
Friday, December 04, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Ocotillo Performing Arts Center
310 West Main Street
Artesia, NM 88210
Phone: (575) 746-4212
Website: www.artesiaartscouncil.com
E-Mail: director@artesiaartscouncil.com
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