Charlie Hunter Trio Feat. Silvana Estrada

In a crowded history of jazz guitar, seven- and eight-string guitar genius Charlie Hunter has created his own funky path, stunning audiences with his ability to simultaneously bust out tasty bass parts, melodic leads, and swinging rhythms.

Hunter has worked with the likes of Norah Jones, Mos Def, John Mayer, D’Angelo and countless others.He has previously recorded for the venerable Blue Note label, Concord, Ropeadope, GroundUP and others. His recent independent venture is steered by his motivation to release music that most inspires him. Critics have touted his genius technique, but it's his profound artistic sensibility that propels his original music. An Evening with The Charlie Hunter Trio promises jaw-dropping technique, complex rhythms, and an ever-present groove. Don’t miss this one!

ABOUT SILVANA ESTRADA:

Silvana Estrada, a native of Mexico's southwest, had just started her studies of jazz at the University of Veracruz and quickly became known throughout the Jazz Studies Centre as a unique triple-threat talent: a musician, vocalist and songwriter whose original compositions are a mixture of Latin American sounds and a vocal interpretation that comes from the Son Jarocho tradition of Veracruz.

A freshmen in college, Silvana found her way quickly with a band of kindred spirits calling themselves Ciudad De Los Flores (City of Flowers). On a whim after rehearsing one day, Silvana and the band took a road trip to hear one of their heroes - Charlie Hunter was in in Mexico City delivering a Master Class at the University.

Inspired (and pushed by Alex the drummer) the band waited to meet Charlie whereupon Silvana sang for him on the spot. Charlie was so impressed that he ended up staying in Mexico, calling his sound engineer buddy Chris Finney from New Orleans and together, they went all drove to magical hometown in the Southeastern hills of Mexico to record her debut album – Lo Sagrado (The Sacred) that will be released on Charlie’s non-profit 30Amp Circuit later this month.

After an enormous amount of paperwork (thank you Mister President) and an enormous amount of money (thank you Mister President) Charlie and his teammates were able to get Silvana a one year work Visa to take advantage of her music and newfound friends.