The New FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the diversity of music genres as performed live in concert by a series selection of renowned artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West. The FIRST FRIDAY events continue with a unique and energetic experience as Smooth & Latin Jazz meets World music when GRUPO YURI performs in concert on Friday, October 2 with a high octane presentation at this wonderfully intimate venue. GRUPO YURI’s passionate and superbly energetic original music has consistently been received with enthusiasm by concert patrons. The group’s founder, writer and violinist Yuri Turchyn has had a highly visible career as a featured premier performer. Robert Santelli (Asbury Park Press) wrote “Yuri’s violin style and execution were tantamount to ground-breaking innovations in music.”    After hit jazz venue dates through out north and central New Jersey, including the opening concert of the new South Orange Performing Arts Center; several concert appearances with TEATRO Sí; NJPAC; Sweet Sounds Downtown in Westfield, NJ and a recent hit appearance at the annual Red Bank Blues & Jazz Festival the GRUPO  YURI experience returns to the area. Gather your friends and come celebrate the essence of life with this special quintet of professional musicians! Limited space. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation.

The New FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the diversity of music genres as performed live in concert by a series selection of renowned artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West. The FIRST FRIDAY events continue with a unique and energetic experience as Smooth & Latin Jazz meets World music when GRUPO YURI performs in concert on Friday, October 2 with a high octane presentation at this wonderfully intimate venue. GRUPO YURI’s passionate and superbly energetic original music has consistently been received with enthusiasm by concert patrons. The group’s founder, writer and violinist Yuri Turchyn has had a highly visible career as a featured premier performer. Robert Santelli (Asbury Park Press) wrote “Yuri’s violin style and execution were tantamount to ground-breaking innovations in music.”    After hit jazz venue dates through out north and central New Jersey, including the opening concert of the new South Orange Performing Arts Center; several concert appearances with TEATRO Sí; NJPAC; Sweet Sounds Downtown in Westfield, NJ and a recent hit appearance at the annual Red Bank Blues & Jazz Festival the GRUPO  YURI experience returns to the area. Gather your friends and come celebrate the essence of life with this special quintet of professional musicians! Limited space. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation.

To purchase tickets for this event: Call the TEATRO Sí box office at 908-301-9496 Order online at http://www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/81582        For information call TEATRO Sí at 908-301-9496 For venue information visit www.MontclairArtMuseum.org Tickets: $20 (Credit cards accepted)                                                                        MAM members receive 10% discount                                                                      (Call the TEATRO Sí box office for discount reservation)   BACK TO TOP

The New FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the diversity of music genres as performed live in concert by a series selection of renowned artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West. FIRST FRIDAY continues with a special evening of Argentinian Fusion Jazz with EMILIO TEUBAL & LA BALTEUBAND. La Balteuband is an instrumental ensemble lead by Emilio Teubal. His compositions are a blend of jazz and elements of Argentine music, such as rhythms like chacarera and zamba along with the lyricism of tango melodies. La Balteuband's music consists of rhythmically and harmonically rich pre-composed structures and improvised sections that highlight the musicality of each member of the band. This is what makes each performance of the group so fresh and special. Emilio Teubal, Argentinean, born in Spain, has lived for almost a decade in NYC where he earned a BFA in jazz performance from the City College of New York graduating Magna Cum Laude. He has been awarded with the prestigious Meet The Composer's Van Lier Fellowship 2007. He has also performed in some of the most prestigious jazz clubs in NYC such us Blue Note, Birdland, Sweet Rhythm, Dizzy's Coca Cola Club, Joes Pub, Cornelia Street Cafe, 55 Bar and The Knitting Factory among others. Emilio has been a member of different New York based music ensembles such as Sebastian Cruz's Coba, Los Chantas Tango Group, and the Marta Gomez group, with whom he has toured the USA, Mexico, Spain and Argentina. The members consist of Emilio Teubal (Argentina): piano, Franco Pinna (Argentina): drums, Julio Botti (Argentina): saxophone and Moto Fukushima (Japan): electric bass. Limited space. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation

The New FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the diversity of music genres as performed live in concert by a series selection of renowned artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West. The FIRST FRIDAY Music series continues with a special evening of the romantic Bolero and more with acclaimed vocalist Sofia Tosello and her guest artists.
Sofia Tosello, a remarkable young vocalist, originally from Cordoba, Argentina, belongs to an exciting new group of artists who are changing the Latin American song. Rooted in the variety of Latin American cancion traditions, including tango, chacarera, bolero filin, son and zamba, one also hears shades of the downtown “world” jazz scene, bossa nova, and a bit of funk in Tosello’s performances.
“As a child growing up, I remember my parents listening to Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Roberto Goyeneche, Mercedes Sosa, The Platters, Luther Vandross, Debussy, Duke Ellington and many others. This was my earliest musical training.” Sofia started her musical studies, and had her first professional performance, when she was just eight years old. Subsequently, she studied and developed her vocal technique with singer Marcela Benedetti at La Colmena Instituto de Musica in Cordoba. Tosello’s interest in jazz, as well as her desire to explore the international dimensions of Latin music, led her to relocate to New York, at the age of 18, to study at City College of New York. “A whole new world opened up to me. My first jazz teacher and musical mother was Sheila Jordan, and she really taught me the art of making a song one’s own. I’ve also had the opportunity of singing with many Cuban, Colombian, Peruvian, and Venezuelan ensembles. That’s how I developed my rhythmic sensibility. Singing with Pedro Giraudo’s Jazz Orchestra and Julio Santillan Septet, which fuses jazz and Argentinean folk, has forged a stronger connection with my roots.”
Ms. Tosello has performed, recorded and collaborated with a wide variety of talented artists such as Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra, Aquiles Baez, Julio Santillan Septet, Julio Santillan and Sofia Tosello Duo “Tribute to Borges”, Alex Cuba, Pavel Urkiza (Gema y Pavel ), Marta Gomez, La Cumbiamba eneye, Tito Castro, Cocomama, Retumba, Jose Conde y Ola Fresca, Diego Obregon y su grupo Chonta, Christos Rafalides, Jonathan Powell Band, Mariela Valencia, Pepe Vazquez, Thalia, Las Gardenias, Eladio “Pancho” Terry, Cable a Tierra and Cielo de Judas (Osvaldo Brizuela).
She has appeared at many noted venues including Summer Stage Central Park (NYC), Blue Note (NYC), Joe’s Pub (NYC), The Hecksher Theatre at EL Museo del Barrio (NYC), Jazz Standard (NYC), Jazz Gallery (NYC), Smoke (NYC), Drom (NYC), 55 Bar (NYC), Zinc Bar (NYC), Sweet Rhythm (NYC), The Knitting Factory (NYC), The Bitter End (NYC), SOB’s (NYC), Brooklyn Museum Stage (NYC), Queens Theatre in the Park (NYC), BAM Café (NYC), Festival del Bolero N4 (NYC), El Taller Latino Americano (NYC), FB Lounge (NYC), Aaron Davis Hall (NYC), APAP Convention (NYC), NJPAC (Newark), Madison Square Garden (w/Thalia) (NYC), Walt Disney Concert Hall (LA), Michigan Womyn’s Festival (Hart, MI), Macau International Music Festival (China), Teatro Amadeo Roldan (Cuba), and Teatro San Martin (Argentina).
Space is limited space. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation

To purchase tickets for this event: Call the TEATRO Sí box office at 908-301-9496 DIRECTIONS: GSP Exit 135(Westfield) Continue on Central Ave (west) past ShopRite on your right. Continue approx 2_ miles on Central Ave. Go under train trestle to 2nd left (Quimby Street) after traffic light at North Ave. Galeria West is on your left at 111 Quimby Street. Suggested donation - $10 per person                                            BACK TO TOP

2009-2010 season

The New FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the diversity of music genres as performed live in concert by a series selection of renowned artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West.
On Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:00pm The FIRST FRIDAY Music series continues with a special evening of the romantic and exciting Bossa Nova and Samba from Brazil with guitarist and vocalist Mr. Paulo Pinho & Friends. Mr. Pinho, an extraordinary guitarist and singer and native of Porto Alegre in the south of Brazil, brings to audiences the authentic sound of Bossa Nova. This music genre from Brazil has been popular throughout the world since the late 1950’s to the present. Paulo was inspired to become a Bossa Nova expert by the performances of such greats as Antonio Carlos Jobim, who together with Vinicius De Moraes, created “The Girl From Ipanema”. Paulo started his interest in music at the age of 8 and over the last 35 years has developed his own captivating style, performing all of the classics as well as original compositions. Paulo, often referred to as “Mr. Bossa Nova”, has captured a loyal following in the tri-state area with his interpretations of Bossa Nova and Samba classics and has become a much in demand artist that has performed at some of the best venues and events in New Jersey. Space is limited. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation.

To purchase tickets for this event: Call the TEATRO Sí box office at 908-301-9496 DIRECTIONS: GSP Exit 135(Westfield) Continue on Central Ave (west) past ShopRite on your right. Continue approx 2 miles on Central Ave. Go under train trestle to 2nd left (Quimby Street) after traffic light at North Ave. Galeria West is on your left at 111 Quimby Street. Ticket: $10 per person                                            BACK TO TOP

Explore the aromatic flavors of the Spanish Diaspora through its varied dance rhythms and seductive melodies, culminating in the visual spectacle of acclaimed Tango dance master Carolina Jaurena and her special guest artists! Ms. Jaurena,
influenced by her parents, was bound at an early age to follow a desire to perform. Under the guidance of some of the most recognized names in dance she has specialized in Argentine Tango along with her formal training in ballet, Latin Ballroom, Salsa and Flamenco. Carolina’s credits include Tango & Tango at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, Tango Fantastico at the Bellearyre Music Festival, Tangos and Dances of South America at the Purchase Performing Arts Center, and her role as instructor for Argentine tango and Salsa at the Colorado Dance Festival in Boulder, CO. She was a featured dancer, singer and actress in the Two River Theatre Company production of Blood Wedding and performed in the Buenos Aires month celebration at the World Financial Center. The height of her professional career is marked by her role as a primary dancer in the feature film Random Hearts directed by Sidney Pollack. Carolina was also invited to be part of the Hispanic Month Celebration at Pfizer central research center and The 10th Annual Orlando International Fringe Festival in Orlando, Florida. She has performed with the Orchestra and Chambers Music Festival at Penn State University, the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Thalia Spanish Theatre. She has performed on broadway at Town Hall’s Not Just Jazz series “Tangos for la Milonga” with Romulo Larrea’s Ensemble and traveled to Europe to perform with the Sudwestfalen Philarmonic at the Symphonic Tango night in Hilchenbach-Lutzel, Germany. Other performances include "Tango Summit" with the Panamerican Symphony Orchestra, “Dreams” a Tango Extravaganza, and "100 años de tango, de Villoldo a Piazzolla" along with Fabian Peralta in Montevideo's prestigious Solis Theatre. She has appeared on several Television shows including Fox 5 “Good Day New York” with Penny Crone, "Today in NY" on NBC, and was first prize winner on the popular television program Sábado Gigante on Univision. Carolina has performed in and choreographed various stage dance musicals with TEATRO Sí and is the lead instructor of A Taste Of Tango events with the company. Do not miss this very special event which also includes a performance by the Westfield Symphony Orchestra of DeFalla’s The Three Cornered Hat, Gershwin’s Concerto in F with soloist Elena Batkst and a Meet the Composer World Premiere with Missy Mazzoli – These Worlds In Us. Call today for the best seats!

To purchase tickets for this event: Call the Westfield box office at 908-232-9400 - Order by fax at 908-232-2446 For event information visit www.westfieldsymphony.org For venue information visit www.ucpac.org For more information call TEATRO Sí at 908-301-9496 Tickets: $70/$50/$40/$25 (Credit cards accepted)                                            BACK TO TOP

The new Te Amo Jazz music concert series with TEATRO Sí celebrates the best of Jazz fusion performance that comes to us from various regions of Latin America. Outstanding professional artists present their talents to audiences at New Jersey venues demonstrating the spirit of the upcoming young and established Hispanic musician. This evening brings two dynamic talents and their music ensembles to one stage.
As an outstanding Venezuelan musician and master guitarist, Aquiles Baez is a true Latin-American multi-chord instrumentalist, arranger, and composer.  His instrumental execution delivers an innovative and personal style, incorporating sophisticated harmonies, within Latin American’s newborn rhythmic elements. Aquiles has recorded eleven albums, along with numerous collaborations in the company of well-renowned artists such as Paquito D’ Rivera, Farred Haque, John Patitucci, Ilan Chester, Mike Marshall, Aquiles Machado, Ed Simon, Richard Bona, Giora Feidman, Raul Jaurena, Ensamble Gurrufio, Simon Diaz, Nana Vasconcelos, Luciana Souza, Lucia Pulido, Cecilia Todd, Worlds of Guitars, and others. He has also participated with major world orchestras such as the “Brooklyn Symphony “, “Ravinia Festival Orchestra”, “Boston Symphony", “Atlanta Symphony” and others. He has appeared in numerous documentaries such as Fernando Trueba´s “54 Street” and Grammy nominated albums “Motherland” and “Central Avenue” featuring legendary pianist Danilo Perez. Tonight with the Aquiles Baez Trio he shares the stage with Pedro Giraudo on bass and percussionist Roberto Quintero.
The quote "The next wave in Latin American jazz may well begin with Tosello" from Christopher Loudon of Jazz Times best describes Sofia Tosello, a remarkable young vocalist, originally from Cordoba, Argentina. She belongs to an exciting new group of artists who are changing the Latin American song. Rooted in the variety of Latin American canción traditions, including tango, chacarera, bolero filin, son and zamba, one also hears shades of the downtown “world” jazz scene, bossa nova, and a bit of funk in Tosello’s performances. Christopher Loundon also writes in Jazz Times that, "the purity of Tosello's voice is matched by the vibrancy of her emotional palette and inventiveness of her cross-cultural technique”. Ms. Tosello has performed, recorded and collaborated with a wide variety of talented artists and she has appeared at many noted venues including Summer Stage Central Park (NYC), Blue Note (NYC), Joe’s Pub (NYC), The Hecksher Theatre at EL Museo del Barrio (NYC), Jazz Standard (NYC), Jazz Gallery (NYC), Smoke (NYC), Drom (NYC), 55 Bar (NYC), Zinc Bar (NYC), Sweet Rhythm (NYC), The Knitting Factory (NYC), The Bitter End (NYC), SOB’s (NYC) and others. She is accompanied for this evening’s performance by the acclaimed Octavio Brunetti on piano, Pedro Giraudo on bass, drummer Franco Pinna and special guest Aquiles Baez on guitar. Come to enjoy a special music treat!

The New FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the diversity of music genres as performed live in concert by a series selection of renowned artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West. The FIRST FRIDAY Music series continues with a special evening of Flamenco music from Spain with acclaimed guitarist Pedro Cortes and his special guest artists. Pedro Cortes comes from a family of Spanish Gypsy guitarists and began his studies with his father and the esteemed Flamenco guitarist Sabicas. Having toured professionally since the age of 17, he has gained international recognition as a soloist and composer. He has premiered his work “En la oscuridad de las minas” at the Teatro Albeniz in Madrid, and in 1992 he had works premiered by the Carlota Santana Spanish Dance Company at the Joyce Theater in New York. He has written two books on the Flamenco, “El Dron del Faraon” and “Cruzando el Charco”, published by the American Institute of the Guitar.
Mr. Cortes was commissioned by Zorongo Flamenco to write a score for a dance drama called “Garden of Names” which was inspired by the novel "Imagining Argentina" by Lawrence Thornton. He also wrote music for a children’s program on HBO called Fairytale for Every Child. He has toured with Jose Greco and Maria Benitez and has performed with such artists as Farrucita, La Tati, Merche Esmeralda, Manolete and the late Lola Flores. He has been a guest artist with the St. Louis Opera and the New York Grand Opera and has been commissioned by and performed as Musical Director with the Guthrie Theater in Garcia Lorca’s BODAS DE SANGRE. Mr. Cortes is artistic director of his own Flamenco Fusion group, Amanecer Flamenco De Hoy, and also Musical Director of Mimbre Y Vareta and Zorongo Flamenco. Mr. Cortes is a third generation Flamenco guitarists and uses the experience passed down to him by his family to maintain the purity of Flamenco while creating new compositions.
Space is limited. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation.                                                                                   

The New FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the diversity of music genres as performed live in concert by a series selection of renowned artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West. The FIRST FRIDAY Music series continues with a special evening celebrating the mesmerizing music traditions of Ecuador with the acclaimed TRIO PASIONAL.
Trio Pasional consists of North American flutist Sharon Levin, Ecuadorian guitarist Louis Cardenas and Dominican guitarist Luis Polanco. These dynamic performers have been entertaining audiences in the New York metropolitan area and beyond for over 15 years. “The music of Pasional,” says Cardenas, “is representative of the various facets of Ecuadorian sentiments and cultures of many generations.” Another contribution has been made by Levin, first chair with the New Jersey Pops Orchestra, who he says, “has brought her classical training and sensitivity to these unique mestizo sounds, creating a remarkable listening experience for audiences.”
Luis Polanco brings with him a rich musical background. He has performed and led numerous salsa and merengue orchestras both in the U.S. and in his native Dominican Republic. He has performed in Mexico with the well-known Cuban group Cuco Valoi and his Orchestra. His virtuosity on the guitar adds greatly to the sound of Trio Pasional.
Luis Cardenas has been performing on the Spanish guitar since the age of fourteen and comes to share with us his wonderful interpretations of the “haunting” mestizo sounds of his native Ecuador.
Trio Pasional’s various CD music recording projects are dedicated to rain forest preservation. Cardenas and Levin, who taught and performed in Costa Rica, are strong environmentalists and hope that their music concerts will help raise awareness of the need to conserve the South American rain forest as well as the cultures that flourish there.
Space is limited. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation.

Come enjoy a Tango Summer at the Jersey shore! Dress to impress for this unique interactive experience when TEATRO Sí and the new elegant McLoone’s Supper Club brings this popular event to the boardwalk at historical Asbury Park. Enjoy a fine selection of a la carte dinner selections and top quality bar service combined with the glorious view of the Atlantic Ocean! The A Taste Of Tango experience provides for you the opportunity to enjoy a live Tango music concert, a Tango Argentino dance lesson for beginners and Tango demonstrations with acclaimed New York City Tango dancers and instructors Carolina Jaurena and Diego Blanco plus renowned Argentine musician MAESTRO TITO CASTRO on bandoneon and the TITO CASTRO QUARTET as they offer you a taste of the passion of this popular South American music and dance genre. After the Tango lessons and a practica or practice session with the instructors, stay to enjoy an authentic Buenos Aires style Tango milonga with live music and a touch of Latin dance! The experience is perfect for beginners and dance aficionados alike at this spacious new elegant venue. Singles and couples are welcome. The evening is a special blend of spectacle and cabaret that allows us to share the excitement of this internationally popular music and dance with our audience by allowing you to be part of the experience! A partner is not necessary. Come be part of the passion of Tango and Latin music & dance! Reserve early!

The New FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate thed artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West. The FIRST FRIDAY Music series continues with a special evening with singer/guitarist/composer Edwin Vazquez. Born in Santurce Puerto Rico and raised in Park Slope Brooklyn, New York, Edwin’s musical style is a fusion of Rumba, Flamenco, Bolero and Bossa Nova, with a mixture of jazz and R&B elements sung in both the Spanish and English languages with a unique blend of original lyrics. Edwin’s talents have landed him on recordings and shows like the Spanish WXTV Channel 41’s mega popular show called Sabado Gigante in Miami, Florida hosted by Don Francisco. Edwin also performed regularly with the group “True Image” for the live audience at The Bill Cosby Show and has performed in venues like Lincoln Center’s Merkin Concert Hall Theatre, Cami Concert Hall, Webster Hall, The Gershwin Theatre, The Sugar Bar owned by Ashford & Simpson where he shared the stage with Tito Puente Jr., Teatro Puerto Rico, S.O.B.’s and many more. Aside from performing Edwin has also developed significant recordings and has written for very influential names like Grammy award winning producer Edwin Ramos from Record’s on the “Evolution of Dance” album. In addition Edwin’s recording experiences consist of work on the Songs of the Cape Man C.D. for legendary singer/composer Paul Simon which included legendary artists Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Danny Rivera and Ednita Nazario. Edwin was also interviewed on 105.9 F.M. LatinoMix by Diamond Boy Luis Torres for his original c.d. entitled “Faith” dedicated to the memory of Edwin’s father, Roberto Vazquez and has been written up in numerous publications including Canales, El Impacto, Hoy, El Diario and El Mundo. “The best way I know how to love is through a song” says Edwin Vazquez.
Space is limited. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to
celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation.

Come enjoy a Summer of Tango at the Jersey shore with A Taste Of Tango! Dress to impress for this unique interactive experience when TEATRO Sí and the new elegant ocean front Tim McLoone’s Supper Club brings this popular event to the renovated boardwalk at historical Asbury Park, NJ. Enjoy a fine selection of a la carte dinner selections and top quality bar service combined with the glorious view of the Atlantic Ocean! The A Taste Of Tango experience provides for you the opportunity to enjoy a live Tango music concert, a Tango Argentino dance lesson for beginners and Tango demonstrations with acclaimed New York City Tango dancers and instructors Adriana Salgado and Orlando Reyes plus very special guest music artists, the renowned Argentine musician MAESTRO TITO CASTRO on bandoneon with the TITO CASTRO QUARTET. Your host dancers and musicians offer you a taste of the passion of this popular South American music and dance genre. The evening starts with a Tango music concert and continues into the evening with a Tango lesson for beginners and a practica or practice session with the instructors. Then stay to enjoy an authentic Buenos Aires style Tango milonga with live music and a touch of Latin dance! The experience is perfect for beginners and dance aficionados alike at this spacious new elegant venue. Singles and couples are welcome. The evening is a special blend of spectacle and cabaret that allows us to share the excitement of this internationally popular music and dance with our audience by allowing you to be part of the experience! A partner is not necessary. Come be part of the passion of Tango and Latin music & dance! Reserve early!

The New FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the diversity of music genres as performed live in concert by a series selection of renowned artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West. The FIRST FRIDAY Music series continues with a special evening of Tango music with acclaimed pianist Maurizio Najt and Friends.  
Mr. Najt was born in Milan, Italy and raised in Argentina where he studied piano and composition at the Conservatorio Nacional de Música in Buenos Aires. He has developed a unique style which combines his interest in folkloric music, classical music, jazz and tango. He is an accomplished musician, arranger and composer as well as an organist. Maurizio has played with some of the best tango musicians from all over the world from Europe to South America and from Russia to Japan. He performed as a member of the Tony-award winning production of Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango and tours with international tango singer Anna Saeki. Mauricio has recorded his own arrangement of the tango “¿Donde estas Corazon?” for the 2007 release of “Lust, Caution” by Academy-Award winning director Ang Lee. As a pianist with the acclaimed New York Tango Trio, Maurizio has performed with master bandoneonists such as Raul Jaurena, Tito Castro, Alberto Quiroga, David Alsina, Daniel Diaz, Hector del Curto and Victor Lavallen. As a composer, he has written music for short films, documentaries and off-Broadway musical theater including Don Quixote, which was nominated for an ACE award in 2002. In January of 2005, he co-produced and directed the tango show “Crónicas de Buenas Aires” in Chicago, a multimedia and educational review of the history and evolution of the art of Argentine Tango both in music and dance.
Space is limited. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation.

Come enjoy a Tango Summer at the Jersey shore with A Taste Of Tango! Dress to impress for this unique interactive experience when TEATRO Sí and the new elegant ocean front McLoone’s Supper Club brings this popular event to the renovated boardwalk at historical Asbury Park. Enjoy a fine selection of a la carte dinner selections and top quality bar service combined with the glorious view of the Atlantic Ocean! The A Taste Of Tango experience provides for you the opportunity to enjoy a live Tango music concert, a Tango Argentino dance lesson for beginners and Tango demonstrations with acclaimed New York City Tango dancers and instructors Carolina Jaurena and Daniel Raphael plus very special guest music artists, the renowned Argentine pianist Maurizio Najt and his Maurizio Najt Trio. Your host dancers and musicians offer you a taste of the passion of this popular South American music and dance genre. After the Tango lessons and a practica or practice session with the instructors, stay to enjoy an authentic Buenos Aires style Tango milonga with live music and a touch of Latin dance! The experience is perfect for beginners and dance aficionados alike at this spacious new elegant venue. Singles and couples are welcome. The evening is a special blend of spectacle and cabaret that allows us to share the excitement of this internationally popular music and dance with our audience by allowing you to be part of the experience! A partner is not necessary. Come be part of the passion of Tango and Latin music & dance! Reserve early!

The FIRST FRIDAY Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery brings to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the diversity of music genres as performed live in concert by a series selection of renowned artists. From a night of the Tango from Argentina to the allure of Smooth and Latin Jazz; from the fire of the Flamenco from Spain to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Nova from Brazil and much more during the year on every First Friday of the each month. The evening transports you to far away places via the music and the art works at Galeria West. The FIRST FRIDAY events continue with the refined and unique music talents of the acclaimed YAS CORTES DUO as take the audience on a music tour with  the mesmerizing sounds of the Andean and Folkloric genres of various South American regions.  The YAS CORTES DUO is comprised of Maria Cortes and Oscar Yas. The husband and wife team were born in Argentina where they have won several prestigious music and vocal contests. The duo’s extensive repertoire includes Latin American Music and the popular Tango as well as Boleros and the Flamenco. They play and perform their original arrangements that include a wide range of music selections. Founders and members of various vocal ensembles, they have performed in the great concert halls throughout North and South America and Europe. They have performed recently at Carnegie Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC and Giants Stadium. YAS CORTES DUO has shared the stage with Ariel Ramirez, Jaime Torres, Horacio Guarani, Mercedes Sosa, Teresa Parodi, Ruben Juarez, Raul Lavie, Raul Barbosa, Roberto Goyeneche, Carlos Santana, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Chango Nieto, Susana Rinaldi, Julio Iglesias, Alfredo Zitarroza, Los Tucu Tucu, and others.                                               
Space is limited. Reserve early! We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey non-profit corporation.

The passion of Spanish Flamenco returns to the historic boardwalk at Asbury Park, NJ when acclaimed singer David Castellano and the FLAMENCO Sí cast of guest dancers and musicians bring a special performance to the stage at this wonderfully intimate and elegant ocean front venue. This evening of passionate flamenco puro, featuring renowned Spanish guitarist Pedro Cortes, reveals the pure emotional essence of this popular Iberian music and dance form. David and Pedro are joined on stage by dancer and cajon player Jose Moreno and dancers La Meira and Laura Castellano. Come celebrate the expressive Flamenco as it takes on a new character and exposes the audience to the warmth of the human spirit as expressed through music and dance by these talented artists. The body movements and the facial expressions join with the artistry of the musicians and singers to create a spectacle that is a treat for both the eye and the soul. Come experience an evening of Spanish gypsy culture with the cast of this captivating music and dance celebration! Get your tickets early!