Steve McQuarry Presents Tribu live on KPFA RADIO 94.1 on the B.A.J.A.B.A. showcase on JaZzline, May 6th from 11pm until midnight. Tribu also plays in Oakland at the Chalaca Annexo nightclub on May 13th and May 27th from 7-10pm. Tribu fuses Latin rhythms with West Coast Jazz, re-interpreting the traditional sounds of Mongo Santamaria and Machito, accented by fresh Peruvian cuisine at Chalaca Annexo, 428 3rd St. (@ Broadway) in Oakland near Jack London Square. There is no cover charge.
The band is led by Steve McQuarry, piano; with Ruben Salcido, alto sax & flute; Dave Casini, vibes; Marcus Lopez, bass; Jesus Gonzales, congas; and Jaime Vanegas timbales/drums.
KPFA Radio’s Bay Area Jazz And Blues Artists (B.A.J.A.B.A) highlights Bay Area talent in all of the flavors of the Africa American Musical Diaspora or The Evolution of the Blues. Produced by Afrikahn Jamal Dayvs, the monthly “BAJABA ShowCase”series features a live performance where bandleader/pianist Steve McQuarry will discuss Tribu’s genesis and perform with the band for the May program.