Eddie Palmieri and The Pan-Caribbean Summit with special guests...

Jun 18-Jun 21, 2009

Eddie Palmieri and The Pan-Caribbean Summit featuring David Sanchez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Bryan Lynch, Carlos Henriquez and Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez Only at Yoshi's - Exclusive Engagement

Thursday 8pm & 10pm shows $35

Friday and Saturday 8pm & 10pm shows $38

Sunday 2pm matinee
$5 (children), $18 (Adult with child), $38 (General Adult)

Sunday 7pm show $38

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Legendary salsa/latin jazz pianist, Eddie Palmieri returns to Yoshi's San Francisco with a truly unique all-star ensemble. The ensemble called the The Pan Caribbean Summit is made up of a who's-who of players from Cuba, Puerto Rico as well as New York. This group was hand selected especially for the Yoshi's gigs. On The front line are two Grammy Award winners, saxophonist David Sanchez and trumpeter Brian Lynch. Holding down the battery are percussionists Giovanni Hidalgo (Paul Simon, Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain) and Horacia "El Negro" Hernandez (McCoy Tyner, Carlos Santana, Tito Puente). Rounding out the group is bassist Carlos Henriquez, a member of Wynton Marsalis' Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Eddie Palmieri, known for his charismatic power and bold innovative drive, has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of Salsa and Latin Jazz orchestras. With a discography that includes 36 titles, Mr. Palmieri has been awarded Nine Grammy Awards. Eddie Palmieri, a restless, yet instinctive artist, embraces the future of his music by unapologetically blazing a distinctive musical path to the delight of fans across the globe. A true powerhouse of brilliance, known for his astute arranging skills and historic compositions, Mr. Palmieri has shown that time is infinite with respect to his repertoire as he continues to thrill audiences throughout the world with his legendary style.

Sparks will fly at what is sure to be a hot weekend at Yoshi's San Francisco, June 18-21. Join us for the first Pan Caribbean Summit!