May 8th, Wednesday
Larry Vuckovich Swinging All-Stars featuring Alvon Johnson: Wednesday, May 8 , 8 PM @ Yoshi's Jack London Square
After Larry Vuckovich’s performances and experiences with some of the greatest Latin percussionists in the world, Jose Mangual (formerly with Charlie Parker and Erroll Garner), Frankie Malabe, Pete Escovedo, Louis Romero, John Santos and Hector Lugo, Larry formed his Latin band, La Orquesta El Vucko, that included Louis Romero and Hector Lugo. Yoshi’s Wednesday, May 8th concert, will include swinging Bebop, Brazilian, World Music, besides the hard-hitting Afro-Cuban jazz, plus funky boogaloo blues rhythms. Alvon Johnson will sing some authentic blues as well as sophisticated standards – projecting his beautiful vocal sound. Percussionist Hector Lugo, who also has a beautiful voice, will sing some famous boleros, cha-cha’s + more. The rest of the band includes a powerful rhythm section with Larry on piano, Buca Necak, bass and Jeff Minnieweather on drums. This is a program not to be missed!
Venue: Yoshi's, Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
Admission: $26-$49
Time: 8PM
Tickets: eTix
Featuring: Larry Vuckovich, piano /Alvon Johnson, vocals, guitar/Kai Lyons, guitar/Hector Lugo, Latin percussion, vocals/Buca Necak, bass/Jeff Minnieweather, drums