Born 1962 in NYC, East Harlem “El Barrio”. David Lugo became one of the most talented, & well-respected percussionist in the Latin Jazz, Salsa, R&B genre. His first performance in the big leagues came at the age of 15 playing congas with the legendary percussionist, Jose Mangual Jr.
The concert will be held on Sunday, January 27th at 5 pm at Four Points by Sheraton Historic Savannah – 520 West Bryan Street. (Bryan & MLK). The concert is free for Coastal Jazz Association members and $10 for non-members. Attendees who join CJA while at the concert will also be admitted for free.
David Lugo served as a facilitator/teacher for veteran musician Johnny Colon & The East Harlem Music School in East Harlem “El Barrio” New York City for more then 10 years while performing and touring the world with the best & world renowned artists in the business like Hector Lavoe, Ray Barretto, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Stanley Turrentine, Celia Cruz, Willie Colon, Ruben Blades, Jon Faddis, Jorge Dalto, Joe Cuba, Oscar D’Leon, Ismael Miranda, Eddie & Charlie Palmieri, Jaco Pastorius, Dave Valentin, Lalo Rodriguez, Jimmy Sabater, Johnny Pacheco, Carlos “Patato” Valdez, Jose Mangual, Jr., Bobby Rodriguez Y La Compañia, Jimmy Bosch and many more.
Currently, David Lugo has his own group called David Lugo & Latin Jazz Motion in which he incorporates all of the Jazz flavors unto Latin Jazz rhythms. His talented musicians perform many selections of jazz tunes for all to enjoy. You can often find David Lugo & Latin Jazz Motion performing in Savannah, in clubs like, Jazz’d Tapes, Cha-Bella’s, Il Pasticcio, The Mansion, The Jazz Corner, North Beach Grill At Tybee Island, Savannah Down Under, Club Tropicana & many others.
For More Information: www.coastal-jazz.org or call 912.675.5419.