Fort Apache Band

Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet and Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band Electrify in an Afro-Caribbean Jazz Double Bill

Source: AAJ Staff
October 15, 2011

Philadelphia, PA: The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts kicks off its 11/12 Latin Roots series with the dual presentation of Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet and Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band with special guest Dafnis Prieto, October 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM. With both critically-acclaimed acts showcasing their unique fusion of complex Latin rhythms and impeccable jazz improvisations, lines between Latin and jazz fall to the wayside in an all-out celebration of dynamic, exhilarating rhythms in this one-night-only ...
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Geri Allen, and Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache Band, Headline 2009 Reno Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2009

AWARD-WINNING JAZZ ARTISTS GERI ALLEN, AND JERRY GONZALEZ AND THE FORT APACHE BAND HEADLINE 2009 RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL, APRIL 23-25

The best jazz musicians in the world travel to the University of Nevada, Reno each spring to perform and teach at the Reno Jazz Festival. This year, extraordinary pianist/composer and educator Geri Allen, and legendary percussionist/trumpeter and bandleader Jerry Gonzalez and his Fort Apache Band will share their talent and expertise with the festival's more than 10,000 attendees.

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Latin Sensation Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band At NYC's Town Hall

Source: All About Jazz
January 27, 2006

New York City - Four time winners of Beyond Group of the Year in Downbeat Magazines Readers & Critics Polls, JERRY GONZALEZ AND THE FORT APACHE BAND are cited as the most influential modern Afro-Caribbean Jazz Group of the past 30 years. Blending complex Latin rhythms with impeccable jazz improvisations The New York Times calls the band “the best Latin Jazz group working."

Join us on Friday, March 3, 2006 at 8 pm, as this sizzling band takes the stage ...
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Jerry Gonzales & The Fort Apache Band at Satalla on July 9 & 10

Source: All About Jazz
June 28, 2004

"The Best Latin Jazz Group Working!" - The New York Times

“...most influential modern Afro-Caribbean Jazz Group of the past 30 years..." - Downbeat

**Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band** Featuring Jerry Gonzalez, congas / flugelhorn / trumpet; Andy Gonzalez, bass; Larry Willis, piano; Steve Berrios, bass; Joe Ford, alto sax/flute.

Appearing at: Satalla 37 West 26th Street (6th/Broadway) 212-576-1155 www.Satalla.com

Friday, July 9th through ...
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