Rene Saenz - Solidarity! Jazz at the Josephine

 

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Title / Time / Year / Artist / Album / Composer 

1. Girl from Ipanema (feat. Joël Dilley, Nina Rodriguez) / 8:37 / 2015 / Rene Saenz / AFM Local 23 presents "Solidarity! Jazz at the Josephine"* / Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes
2. Giant Steps (feat. Joël Dilley, Nina Rodriguez) / 6:08 / 2015 / Rene Saenz / AFM Local 23 presents "Solidarity! Jazz at the Josephine" / John Coltrane
3. La Fiesta (feat. Joël Dilley, Nina Rodriguez) / 8:55 / 2015 / Rene Saenz / AFM Local 23 presents "Solidarity! Jazz at the Josephine" / Chick Corea
4. In a Sentimental Mood (feat. Joël Dilley, Nina Rodriguez) / 9:03 / 2015 / Rene Saenz / AFM Local 23 presents "Solidarity! Jazz at the Josephine" / Duke Ellington
5. Chorinho Pra Ele (feat. Joël Dilley, Nina Rodriguez) / 8:08 / 2015 / Rene Saenz / AFM Local 23 presents "Solidarity! Jazz at the Josephine" / Hermeto Pascoal

*The concert was recorded on Rene's mobile device--which he placed on stage in front of the performers--and is presented here in its raw splendor. Rene's improvisations are spectacular; the recording technique is basic. 

   

Rene Saenz is a mainstay in the San Antonio music scene and one of the most sought after saxophonists throughout Texas and beyond.  A world class musician, Rene has shared the stage with such notable jazz artists as Count Basie, Bennie Goodman, Mel Tormé, John Faddis, Wynton Marsalis, David Liebman, Eddie Daniels, Paquito D'Rivera, Tito Puente, Arthur Blythe, Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, and was recently featured in concert with the legendary jazz drummer Tootie Heath. Whether recording in the studio or performing “live” in concert at jazz clubs and festivals, his sophisticated and thought-provoking style on both saxophone and flute continues to entertain and inspire musicians and audiences everywhere.

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What's that catchy theme music for Caminhos do Jazz? Damas Grátis (Ladies Free) / 4:37 / 2007 / Eduardo Neves / Gafieira de Bolso / Eduardo Neves