Brian Andres Trio Latino: album release celebration

After years of leading the acclaimed octet Brian Andres & the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel, the drummer felt the time was ripe to liberate the rhythm section. More than a spinoff, Andres’s Trio Latino is a powerhouse ensemble that has forged its own identity with high-octane performances and a repertoire bristling with ambitious, jaw-dropping tunes.

The trio’s debut album, Mayan Suite, introduces a thrilling new combo to the creatively roiling Latin jazz scene. Featuring pianist Christian Tumalan, co-leader of the Grammy Award-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra, and electric and acoustic bassist Aaron Germain, one of the busiest accompanists on the Bay Area music scene, Andres’s Trio Latino is clearly inspired by Chick Corea and Michel Camilo’s virtuosic flights. For Andres, the trio offers a welcome opportunity to “strip everything away from the larger ensemble, down to essentials. There’s much more space to explore, for creative expression, and with that freedom there’s greater responsibilities for all three of us.”

Each member of the powerhouse triumvirate comes to Trio Latino with a broad and deep well of experience. They make a brilliant first impression with their debut recording Mayan Suite, a riveting calling card for a group bristling with rhythmic energy.

Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available at the link below, or you may purchase your tickets at the door the night of the show. Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash only at the door (ATMs are nearby). 

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own adult beverage with no additional corkage fee. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-654-3808. Thank you for your support!