Author: pvr

Pedrito Martinez band at Guantamera

August 22. Headed down to 56th st on recommendations to hear a Cuban group play at “Guantanamera” club. Wow, were we in for a treat! Pedrito Martinez, check him out on YouTube. Metric modulations everywhere. This four piece ensemble sounded…

Last jam session in Central Park

August 24. Today marked 2 special occasions….my last lesson with the great flute teacher Keith Underwood, and, my last day jamming in Central Park. Was particularly inspiring studying with Keith again, I had almost forgotten how open he was to…

First night in Cuba

August 26. Landed safely in Havana after Cubana Air had a 2 hour delay…..ah yes, a taste of Cuban Time before I even arrived! Have to mention possibly the most appropriate typo ever…..on Cuba Immigration form says “if you ticked…

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