Where
Quartyard,
San Diego
When
thursday
october 1st
Admission
Free event
Standing-only event
Admission on a first-come basis
5:00
Doors Open
5:30–6:10
Binational Youth Ensemble
6:30–7:30
The Less Likely
8:00–9:00
Irving Flores Afro-Cuban Jazz Sextet
9:00
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OPENING NIGHT OF THE FIRST ANNUAL SAN DIEGO TIJUANA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL.
Join us as we celebrate our region's binational jazz history; from Jelly Roll Morton's 1920s roots in Tijuana to the origin of rock icon Carlos Santana, and so much more.
This year’s program channels a cultural legacy reaching back 100 years by bringing together international, national, and regional artists to perform at three unique venues.
FEATURING THESE ACCLAIMED ARTISTS:
Jungle Fire
The sound of Jungle Fire is a deep foray into Afro-LatinFunk with an approach that is authentic and highly explosive. The 8-piece LosAngeles/San Diego-based TropiFunk band pulls its influences from the music oflegends such as Irakere, Ray Barretto, James Brown, Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango (just to name a few) while creating a melting pot of Afro-Caribbean and WestAfrican rhythms with heavy breakbeat funk. Since its inception in 2011, JungleFire has played stages including New York City’s Lincoln Center Out of DoorsFestival, the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, Havana Jazz Plaza, and multi-citytours of the UK and Spain.
Jungle Fire
The sound of Jungle Fire is a deep foray into Afro-LatinFunk with an approach that is authentic and highly explosive. The 8-piece LosAngeles/San Diego-based TropiFunk band pulls its influences from the music oflegends such as Irakere, Ray Barretto, James Brown, Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango (just to name a few) while creating a melting pot of Afro-Caribbean and WestAfrican rhythms with heavy breakbeat funk. Since its inception in 2011, JungleFire has played stages including New York City’s Lincoln Center Out of DoorsFestival, the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, Havana Jazz Plaza, and multi-citytours of the UK and Spain.
Colectivo Fronterizo with rapper Fémina Fatal
Tijuana jazz rebels Colectivo Fronterizo make their San Diego and US debut in this special collaboration with Ensenada-born rapper Fémina Fatal. The Colectivo’s eclectic roster features five rising artists from the vibrant Tijuana jazz scene – drummer Javier Gómez, electric guitarist Kalid García, electric bassist Gabo Núñez, tenor saxophonist Manuel Páez, and trombonist Kevin Urzúa. They are joined in this project by feminist, norteña, freestyler, sociologist, and artivist Fémina Fatal, who lays down her own jamming verses to the band’s original music inspired by hip hop, soul, and jazz masters.
Colectivo Fronterizo with rapper Fémina Fatal
Tijuana jazz rebels Colectivo Fronterizo make their San Diego and US debut in this special collaboration with Ensenada-born rapper Fémina Fatal. The Colectivo’s eclectic roster features five rising artists from the vibrant Tijuana jazz scene – drummer Javier Gómez, electric guitarist Kalid García, electric bassist Gabo Núñez, tenor saxophonist Manuel Páez, and trombonist Kevin Urzúa. They are joined in this project by feminist, norteña, freestyler, sociologist, and artivist Fémina Fatal, who lays down her own jamming verses to the band’s original music inspired by hip hop, soul, and jazz masters.
Binational Youth Ensemble
SDTJ Jazz showcases the future of jazz in the border regionwith this special band comprised of high school student musicians from both SanDiego and Ensenada. These talented young artists come together to form a uniquebinational band under the leadership of their two artistic directors, leadingWest Coast jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, founder/director of San Diego’sYoung Lions Jazz Conservatory, and his Baja counterpart, trumpeter IvánTrujillo, founder/director of Ensenada’s Instituto Contemporáneo de Música deBaja California.
Binational Youth Ensemble
SDTJ Jazz showcases the future of jazz in the border regionwith this special band comprised of high school student musicians from both SanDiego and Ensenada. These talented young artists come together to form a uniquebinational band under the leadership of their two artistic directors, leadingWest Coast jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, founder/director of San Diego’sYoung Lions Jazz Conservatory, and his Baja counterpart, trumpeter IvánTrujillo, founder/director of Ensenada’s Instituto Contemporáneo de Música deBaja California.
JOIN US FOR THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND
BINATIONAL EVENT.
ABOUT QUARTYARD
The concept of Quartyard is simple: to transform vacant city-owned land into a thriving public space that is temporarily activated for the betterment of the community. Quartyard’s slogan is Your City Block and acts as the city’s very own backyard. Quartyard plays host to a variety of events such as outdoor concerts, street markets, weddings, cultural events, and community activities.
about THE san diego tijuana
international jazz festival
A three-day event celebrating the musical richness of our binational region, with performances by internationally acclaimed artists in San Diego, Escondido, and Tijuana.