We are profiled in the NEW YORK TIMES! The NEW YORK #%$^$# TIMES!
We are profiled in the NEW YORK TIMES! The NEW YORK @#%$^$# TIMES! …And they spelled my name right! http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/15/arts/music/pacific-mambo-orchestra-is-unknown-no-more.html
We did it! So how the heck did PMO go from zero to Grammy-nominated in 3 years?!
I was taking a break from a private jazz gig at the De Young Museum in San Francisco when the text messages began flowing. I couldn’t help whooping with pleasure, even though I was standing in an art gallery being watched by a guard. Pacific Mambo Orchestra had done it: We were nominated for best...
PMO Tour: California gold
So much time has gone by, or so it seems. We’ve had a series of gigs back to back, so there’s really not much time to do more an eat, sleep, eat more, exercise, rehearse, soundcheck, perform, eat, sleep, pack and then travel. We had three great gigs in Arizona. The Fox Theater in Tucson...
PMO Tour: The Dislocated Shoulder Must Go On
We had a day off in Prescott, AZ — half day, really. Steffen and Christian treated us to dinner at an Italian joint. Then I went back to the hotel and crashed in my cozy, mountain lodge luxury room. Yesterday morning, I went for a quick run in a park next to the mall where...
PMO Tour: getting to Prescott
There’s a lot to cover since I wrote last! Unfortunately, my wireless keyboard has gone missing. Could it be on the bus, or at the last, glorious hotel we were at for less than 24 hours? Our Albuquerque gig went great, though I was, for the first time on this tour, in a bit of...
PMO Tour: Biking through Albuquerque
Yesterday was Halloween — the first I’ve spent not trick-or-treating with my kids in 13 years. I started off by calling home and discovering that my kids had no plans to wear the costumes I’d made! Here I am on the road, surrounded with testosterone, and meanwhile, they’re home with Daddy, also surrounded with testosterone!...
PMO Tour: Lincoln Center in Ft. Collins
We are wending our way toward Albuquerque, New Mexico in the dark. Snowflakes fly towards us as if shot from a funnel. Another long day on the bus… We’ve crossed 7 states in 8 days! I love seeing how the land changes from state to state. At the inspection station at the New Mexico border,...
PMO Tour: The Road to Nebraska
Gary, Indiana is the polar opposite of Carmel, Indiana. Last night was our second gig. We left Carmel around noon. I got in a swim after running a mile on the treadmill. I don’t recommend doing that barefoot. Blisters. The trip to our hotel was uneventful, until we got to town. I tried to sleep...
Pacific Mambo Orchestra @ SFJAZZ – El Cantante – Alexa Weber Morales LIVE
Live performance by Pacific Mambo Orchestra of El Cantante, arranged by Mike Rinta and sung by Alexa Weber Morales, at SFJAZZ on June 15, 2013. Photo credits: Bill Evans Photography Benny Torres – http://www.bennytorres.com/ Henry Hung – http://www.henryhungmusic.com Alexa Weber Morales – http://www.alexajazz.com Music credits Christian Tumalan – http://www.tumalanmusic.com Steffen Kuehn – http://www.steffenkuehn.com Pacific...
PMO comes to SFJAZZ June 15, 2013 8 pm
“Alexa Weber Morales brings sensually soaring vocals to the mix.” ~SFJAZZ With special guests Ray Obiedo and Tommy Igoe of the Tommy Igoe Big Band and NYC Birdland fame! June 15, 2013, shows at 8 and 10 pm, Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Tickets: 8 pm $35/seated $25/GA dance floor 10 pm $30/seated $20/GA dance floor Pacific...
PMO is back! Tonight and tomorrow, plus a great European review!
Tonight, Pacific Mambo Orchestra plays the San Francisco Salsa Festival! 10 pm at the WestinSan Francisco Market Street. Amazing championship dancing accompanied by 20 piece orchestra? Yes! Tomorrow evening we’ll be at the Sausalito Seahorse, 5 pm, where you’ll find a salsa crowd dancing to live music every Sunday. Also, check out the latest review...
The First Annual Mission Latin Jazz Festival
Acción Latina presents the 1st Annual Mission Latin Jazz Festival and 2nd Annual Benefit Art Auction. “This month we have two exciting events, the First Annual Mission Latin Jazz Festival, October 13th and 14th at the Brava Theater, and our Second Annual Art Auction on October 20th. The Mission Latin Jazz Festival features an incredible...
