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The Sala Clamores Jazz Madrid is a club that keeps good music alive beyond temporary fashions, those imposed by an era: this is its success, its meaning, its resistance. And this in-depth look is the proof. These unique moments, evocations, testimonies, performances by jazz stars and many surprises. Quite a journey, a pleasure for the senses.
A steamy New York Latino dance club ("where music sizzles and dancers mingle") is the atmospheric setting for this modernist film noir murder mystery. The central characters include, Jimmy Rey, the suave but offbeat observer of events, Rosa, a sultry dancer in a red sequin dress, and her boyfriend José, an intimidating gangster who cannot dance. Tempers flare when Rosa's former flame Guy Valdez arrives on the scene complete with entourage and much macho posing to challenge José to a knife fight. Later, Guy is stabbed to death by an unknown killer. Accompanying the action are the sensuously choreographed routines of the club's dancers
New York-born Jerry Gonzalez, a trumpeter, percussionist and composer, is one of the most progressive musicians in Latin Jazz. Having recently moved to Madrid, he soon found his place in the world of Flamenco Gipsies. His Latin Jazz quintet reflects his interest in Afro-Cuban rhythms and Jazz. Like Eddie Palmieri and Tito Puente, Jerry Gonzalez keeps an ear on the latest trends and moves with the times. His music has heart and soul, it is simply great Latin music.
