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Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Andy Gonzalez, master latin-jazz bassist, hold court to talk about his life, the history of Afro-Cuban music, and what he thinks the future will bring to this most vibrant of all music genres.

When: Every Saturday from now until May 9th, 11am - 2pm. Where: The Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos College, in the Bronx, NY. Why: Because Andy is one of the most important bass players alive, in any genre!

This lecture series is free and open to the public, as Andy received a grant from The Bronx Council of the Arts to speak about his life and his music.

From the press release:

Andy will lecture, play his bass and share stories and anecdotes from his numerous experiences in the recording studio, on TV, on film, on the local and international concert stage, and in the pursuit of social justice. During the course of the lectures, Andy may draw on his vast archive of recordings, photos and multimedia resources. Andy may also draw on his vast network of colleagues and associates as surprise guests.

In addition to playing and sharing his memories, Mr. Gonzalez will answer questions from the audience. This is an ideal occasion for casual and serious music listeners, dancers, non-music students, as well as disc jockeys, radio programmers, bandleaders, promoters, professional and aspiring bassists, journalists, poets and community activists.

Check out this interview of Andy at The Latin Jazz Corner:
Part I
Part II

And of course, this video (just one of thousands online at YouTube):

Here's a list of just a few of Andy's accomplishments over a long lifetime of service to Tumbao!

Andy Gonzalez has participated in over 1,000 studio recordings during his lifetime and is still active today. He has had influential tenures in several important ensembles including but not limited to ensembles led by Chico O'Farrill, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, Manny Oquendo, Jerry Gonzalez, Kip Hanrahan, Tito Puente's Golden Men of Latin Jazz and countless others. His teaching experiences include lectures and master classes at universities, conservatories, community cultural centers across North America. He served as adjunct faculty at the New School in New York City along with his brother Gerald Anthony "Jerry" Gonzalez. Together Andy and Jerry co-founded The Fort Apache Band, Libre (along with Manny Oquendo) and Grupo Folklorico Experimental Nuevayorquino of which Andy is the musical director.

And finally, this bio of Andy and his brother, Jerry, is worth checking out, too.

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