There’s never a shortage of good jazz gigs in the Bay area, but this one features a rare appearance from percussionist Gumbi Ortiz who brings the sounds of both Harlem and Havana to Fifth Avenue N.
He’s the special guest in front of band leader-vocalist Bryan J. Hughes & The Crew. The band also features Alejandro Arenas, the busiest bassist in Tampa Bay, who keeps time with drummer Jean Bolduc, while John C. O’Leary handles keys.
If you need more of this show, three of the guys are at the Horse and Jockey every last Thursday…