Jazz @ the Center
Must be 21 or older to attend.
May 28, 2010 – Los Jazz Vatos Quartet from Austing
Tickets are $15 per person, Puchase two tickets and receive a free tshirt (pictured below)
TIME: Galleries
open @ 7pm
All performances begin at 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
220 Cypress Street
Abilene, Texas 79601
Contact the
Center for more information
325-677-8389
At the Center for Contemporary Arts - come join us in Downtown Abilene for an exciting evening of "live" Jazz music, art by the area's finest artists, a cash bar and an atmosphere that's second to none.
JAZZ @ The Center is part of The Center's continued efforts in providing the unique and diverse forms of contemporary art as it celebrates 20 Years of showcasing the works of local, regional, and international artists throughout the Greater Abilene Region. Guests will enjoy live performances by Jazz bands from throughout our great state of Texas.
Venture to downtown Abilene and be a part of the new nightlife of Friday nights. Browse the galleries and experience The Center's May Exhibits, after dining at some of the area's best restaurants before the SHOW.
Entertainment for JAZZ @ The Center, May 28th will feature Los Jazz Vatos from Austin Texas. http://www.losjazzvatos.com.
Come by the Center and meet this Austin based quartet and enjoy their jazz music Friday May 28th.
Los Jazz Vatos is the brainchild of Austin drummer Ernie Durawa. Several years ago, Ernie was asked to put together a group to play at the San Antonio Mardi Gras River Parade. He lined up some of his friends to play the gig, and when the promoter called to ask him the name of the band, Ernie came up with "Los Jazz Vatos." The name has stuck and so has the band.
Los Jazz Vatos (The Jazz Dudes) is an eclectic mix of Austin musical veterans. The Vatos' founder, Grammy-Participant Ernie Durawa, is one of Austin's most in-demand drummers. Best known as the driving force behind such groups as the Texas Tornados and Delbert McClinton, Durawa has also performed with Charlie Byrd, Larry Coryell, Herb Ellis, Willie Nelson, and Doug Sahm, as well as many other local and national bands.
Terry Bowness finished a master's degree in electrical engineering at the University of Texas in 1996, and with great relief re-entered the "real" world as a computer chip designer by day and pianist by night. Since then he has worked with many key players in the Austin jazz scene, including Tony Campise, Clay Moore, Suzi Stern, and Mitch Watkins. Since 1998 he has been pianist for Los Jazz Vatos, a six-piece Latin jazz band led by veteran Austin drummer Ernie Durawa.
After being awarded a position in the Texas All State Jazz Band in high school, Steven Vague moved to Austin and performed in the University of Texas Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra while attending school there. Since then, Steven has played and recorded in the Austin area with various bands including the eleven-piece Steely Dan styled group, Blue Millennium. He has been featured in bands led by drummers Brannen Temple, Ernie Durawa, and Henry Brun, as well as guitarists Mitch Watkins, Russell Scanlon, Clay Moore, and Mike Barnes. For several years, Steven performed with the nationally acclaimed Creative Opportunities Orchestra, led by Tina Marsh. Currently, he performs dance music with the Pictures and with Love Machine, and he is featured in the jazz groups, Monster Big Band and Los Jazz Vatos.
Bassist Brad Taylor has been active in the Austin music scene for more than twenty years. During that time, he has played a wide variety of freelance gigs, including shows with Bo Diddley and Sam Moore. He was also a member of the award winning fusion groups Native Sun and Round Trip. Current projects include live performances and CDs with vallenato-cumbia quartet Cerronato, and Latin jazz band Los Jazz Vatos.
Do not miss out on this spectacular quartet LIVE at The Center for Contemporary Arts May 28th!
The price of admission is $15. Purchase 2 tickets ($30) receive a free t-shirt while supplies last.
Tickets are now available at the Center for Contemporary Arts. This Event is for individuals over 21 years of age.
The Spring 2010 Jazz @ the Center Series is supported in part by the Dodge Jones Foundation.