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The Englewood Public Library is pleased to present The Corina Bartra Sextet in an evening of Afro-Peruvian jazz. The concert will take place at the Englewood Public Library at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 on the library's front plaza. Attendees should bring a chair and/or blanket if they so desire. In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors on the library's main level. The program is free to the public, but registration is encouraged at bccls.libcal.com/event/10166512
Bartra was the first vocalist & percussionist to blend Afro Peruvian and Criolla music (mixing Peruvian, European, and African instruments and tunes) & Jazz. She also pioneered subtle and exciting instrumental textures in her compositions and her arrangements. She writes extensive intros, interludes, and solos filled with inventive rhythms and beautiful harmonies. She adds an instrumental section to her unique & historic projects.
Corina Bartra has degrees in jazz percussion from (name schools) and a Master in vocal performance from Queens College in New York City. Corina was the recipient of the prestigious Queens Council on the Arts award in 2008, and has performed at venues such as the Capitol Jazz festival, the United Nations, and Acoustic Grammy in New York,
Appearing with Bartra will be pianist & composer Steve Sandberg, leader of the
Steve Sandberg Quartet; Saxophonist Dave Morgan; Bassist Sebastián de Urquiza; Drummer Fabio Rojas; Guitarist Tony Romano; and Cajon player Perico Diaz.
The Englewood Public Library is located at 31 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Englewood Library.

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