metrotang
MetroTang, led by composer/percussionist Chacho Ramirez, brings a unique angle to jazz. Combining African drumming rhythms with funky bass lines and long flowi
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MetroTang, led by composer/percussionist Chacho Ramirez, brings a unique angle to jazz. Combining African drumming rhythms with funky bass lines and long flowing melodies, the music uses standard jazz forms. Some tunes sound more Latin than African, others keep the blues in mind. If you’re steeped in jazz, you’ll hear new twists to familiar tunes, and if you’re not, you’ll have a fun time listening to some lively songs.Band/artist history
Metro Tang, a quintet that performs in the New York metropolitan area, and of which Chacho is the musical director,composer, and drummer, recently released their first cd Lights Out . Rooted in West African and Latin rhythms, using standard jazz forms each selection has its own personality,color, feel. MT recently opened the annual summer jazz festival in Narrowsburg. This was followed by their new cd .Have you performed in front of an audience?mostly in the nyc area-It is such a great thing being in close proximity to some of the greatest musicians.Special moments(magic) happen when I am prepared physically and emotionally.
Your musical influences
jazz mostly. Music with structure but explosive and spontaneous. It could be latin, brazilian, funk, smooth r&b,avante.What equipment do you use?
gretsch drums, k.zildjian cymbals mostlyContact
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