Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco
One of San Francisco's premiere youth ensembles presents a special concert and demonstration of the rhythms and instruments used in Latin jazz and salsa music. An informational discussion about the music from Cuba, Puerto Rico and Latin America will follow, led by music director John Calloway, Ph.D. For all ages.
LYJE Music Director John Calloway, Ph.D., is a music educator in the SFUSD and at SFSU.
LYJE is made up of students ages 10–17 from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. They have performed at jazz festivals, music venues and private events. More information on the ensemble can be found at www.ljye.com.