Peter Sprague’s Latin Jazz Celebration

San Diego jazz guitarist Peter Sprague (winner of Best Jazz Artist San Diego Music Awards years 1994, 2000, 2003. 2004, and 2007) leads a group playing a unique blend of Latin and jazz music.  From Astor Piazzolla’s tango masterpiece “Oblivion” to the classic “Besame Mucho”, Sprague and the group will fill the September afternoon with the magic of cha-cha and tango meets jazz. The group features Coral MacFarland-Thuet on vocals along with guitar, bass, flute, accordion, and percussion. Coral grew up in Mexico and sings in both Spanish and English.

“I've always had a connection with Latin music. I love that in that music, the guitar plays a central role in both supporting the vocals but also as a solo voice. For this concert we’re integrating the virtuosic flute playing of Beth Ross-Buckley along with master accordionist Lou Fannuci and adding the energetic rhythms of Monette Marino. Together we’ll explore that special place where Latin grooves meet jazz improvisation. It’s a classic blend and I’m inspired by the possibilities!”

Peter Sprague

Peter Sprague — guitar

Coral MacFarland-Thuet — vocals

Beth Ross-Buckley — flute

Lou Fanucci — accordian

Gunnar Biggs — bass

Monette Marino — percussion

The concert will be held at the outdoor amphitheater in front of the Performing Arts Building.

San Dieguito Academy Outdoor Amphitheater

800 Santa Fe Drive

Encinitas, CA, U.S.A. 92024

Free and open to all ages!

This concert is made possible by funding from the City of Encinitas and Mizel Family Foundation Community Grant.