Cueros y Cuerdas
Guitarist
Mark Sepic (Banana Beat) has a passion for the driving
rhythm of salsa and Latin jazz. When his latest ensemble,
Cueros y Cuerdas, takes the stage at C'est What during this
year's Toronto DownTOwn Jazz Festival it will be Sepic's
twelfth consecutive appearance. This is a testimony to the
appeal of a musical style which balances virtuoso playing
with a sense of adventure. Self described "Zappa meets Ricky
Ricardo..." the infectious beat of Cueros y Cuerdas is as
much fun as you can have and still call it jazz.
The
group features:
Les Alt, flute - the principal flautist with the
National Ballet Of Canada and member of theatre
orchestras for productions such as The Lion King;
Paul Ormandy, percussion - founding member of The
Evergreen Club, and member of theatre orchestras for
productions such as The Lion King and percusive darling in
the world and new music community;
Colin Campbell - multi-instrumentalist co-founder of
Samba Parabolica, an authentic Brasilian roots
ensemble and accompanist in the Toronto jazz community;
Marc Sepic, guitar, jawharp, face percussion -
influences are stated as Lenny Breau, Lenny Bruce, Spike
Lee, Spike Jones, Mel Blanc, Mel Torme
Steve Tattersall, drums - Bobby Heriot Big
Band and numerous recording and theatre projects;
John Yelland, bass - bassist/composer for Banda
Brava, Gregory Hoskins and the Stick People,
Liberty Silver, etc.
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