- Top Of The Park - Dance - Latin - 2017.06.24 -

Top  Of  The  Park 

Saturday, June 24

Rackham Stage

7pm
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Tumbao Bravo

Festival favorite Tumbao Bravo is an Ann Arbor Latin jazz combo that brings the rhythms of Cuba to life with congas, timbales, sax, flute, trumpet, keyboard, and bass.
Winner of the 2005, 2007, and 2013 Detroit Music Awards for Best Jazz Recording and Best World Music Band, Tumbao Bravo has performed at all the major Michigan jazz/music festivals and gets regular rotations on jazz stations nationally.
In 2012, famed Cuban percussionist Pepe Espinosa (Afro Cuban All Stars, ¡Cubanismo!) joined the band.
With warm, mellow instrumentals and complex percussion, this is danceable and perfect for a summer night.
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8:15pm
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Salsa Lessons

Join us at 8:15 pm for salsa lesson, brought to you by Dance Revolution!
While the bands do a changing of the guard, Dance Revolution will keep the party going with a fun salsa lesson. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Dance Revolution is a community of people who love Latin music and dance… who strive to create a welcoming place where people can have fun, express themselves, connect with each other, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment.
They offer beginner lessons Wednesdays 8pm and Saturdays at 7pm at The Phoenix Center and host dance parties there the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
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8:45pm
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Los Gatos

maestro Pete Siers leads this vibe-influenced Latin jazz quintet through elegant boleros, upbeat pachangas, fiery mambos, relaxed cha cha chas, and exotic, 6/8 Afro-Cuban dance numbers.
Since they formed in 1997, this talented Ann Arbor group has embraced the “old-school” Latin jazz values set forth by
Cal Tjader,
Mongo Santamaria,
Tito Puente,
Joe Cuba.
Welcome back Los Gatos for a Latin dance party at Top of the Park!
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10pm
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Salsa Lessons

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Descarga Ranga

Calling all Salsa dancers!
Energetic and charming, this classic Cuban ensemble from Detroit delivers the sounds found in the dance halls, hotels, and casinos of Old Havana in the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s.
Their classic repertoire includes
Cha-Cha,
Danzón,
Descarga,
Mambo,
Son Montuno.
Directed by widely-respected bandleader and bassist Eddie Caraballo, Descarga Ranga is known for lively performances and has thrilled audiences at the MGM Grand, on The Detroit International Jazz Festival Annual Jazz Cruise, and at The Annual Latino Heritage Dinner Dance at Ford World Headquarters.
Tonight they are making their festival debut.
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