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Slide into summer TONIGHT (8:30-11PM) at Solare, with a Cuban-inspired jazz jam, featuring Amistad Cubana--a high-intensity Cuban dance music group from Guanabacoa, Cuba! Feliciano, on bass, is distinctively considered as the pinnacle of modern Cuban bass and renowned by many as the pioneer bassist of the Timba style. Feliciano has worked with musical titans such as Emiliano Salvador, Chucho Valdés, David Murray, and Maraca. Eugenio, on drums, is a conservatory professor of Cuban percussion, and for over 20 years served as percussionist for prestigious singer Pablo Milanés. Ignacio, on guitar, played for over ten years in the Tropicana club in Cuba with Giraldo Piloto and Paquito de Rivera. Cristina, on vocals, is their lead singer. The band plays a variety of songs from traditional Cuban Son to modern Cuban Timba, all written by or re-arranged by Feliciano. They'll be performing songs from the new album: "Llego la Amistad"--you simply won't want to miss it!

Mark your calendars because it's going to be one jam-packed jazz-inspired summer! Every Thursday, from 6:30-9:30PM, jazz enthusiasts can groove to the sounds of Southern California’s finest jazz artists alongside The Westgate Hotel's luxurious pool that's set against the backdrop of downtown San Diego’s skyline. The 3rd annual Sunset Poolside Jazz Series will not only feature jazz entertainment, but will also offer a selection of traditional and craft cocktails, fine whiskey, wine, beer, and an array of gourmet appetizers and tapas. For more information and to check out the entire summer line-up, click here! MORE ON THIS SUMMER'S LINEUP...

Mardi Gras in May--it must be Gator By The Bay! San Diego’s Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival! It's your yearly chance to discover something that you haven’t seen, heard or tasted before, and what better way to kick off spring in San Diego than with a weekend jam-packed with music, dancing and delicious southern fare! Gator By The Bay features Grammy winning and legendary music: Cajun, zydeco, rockabilly, Americana and award-winning salsa and Latin bands Over 90 musical performances on seven stages in 4 days. Festival Dates: Now through the 8th at Spanish Landing Park (across from the airport). Click here to purchase tickets and more information. 

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support "Jazz On Tap"--a jazz and food-inspired event benefiting Water for People, an international non-profit working across 9 countries to bring safe water and sanitation to 4 million people. This is your chance to enjoy great food and drinks, alongside spectacular jazz, courtesy of some of San Diego's most talented bands: Euphoria Brass Band, The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio, and Gilbert Castellanos' Quartet, all while supporting a great cause. It's all happening at the Quartyard, located in the heart of the East Village, Saturday, April 30th from 6PM-11PM. This event is not only all-ages, but it's pet-friendly, too! Net proceeds will benefit Water For People. For more information, click here!