An Interview with band leader Bill King
Marco Aquino In this interview band leader Bill King discusses the history of his 12- piece King William Jazz Collective. Founded in 2009, the ensemble comprises former members from Gerry […]
Gerry Gibbs on Jazz Evolution and Carmens’ Impact
by Marco Aquino In this interview, band leader and multi-instrumentalist Gerry Gibbs reflects on his early years of musical performances at Carmens de la Calle. The son of famed vibraphonist
An interview with costume designer Lisa Perello
An interview with costume designer Lisa Perello Marco Aquino As a former flamenco dancer, Lisa Perello creates costumes for every professional flamenco dancer and flamenco school in San Antonio. Her
An interview with jazz trumpeter Pete Rodriguez
Marco Aquino In celebration of Carmens’ 20th anniversary, we caught up with Latin jazz trumpeter and percussionist Pete Rodriguez. The son of legendary salsero Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, the younger
Flamenco master Farruquito brings his duende to SA
Marco Aquino As heir to one of the greatest flamenco dynasties in the world, the Spanish dancer Farruquito has been perfecting his craft since the tender age of 4. That’s