Music in the Park 2023
Friday - Friday, Jul 21 to Sep 22, 2023
Plaza de Cesar Chavez, San Jose, CA
The music is painted across the venue by the Bay Area's best in the game! They'll set the vibe right and be sure to have you enjoying what we hope to be the best Brunch in the bay.
Arturo Garces is a DJ and producer hailing from San Jose, California, where he has been immersed in the vibrant dance music scene since childhood. As the son of a collector of funk, soul, and disco records, Arturo was exposed to the roots of house music from an early age and these early influences are evident in his works as a DJ and producer today. With a solid collection of tracks under his belt, Arturo has helped define the unique and emerging Silicon Valley sound, which seamlessly combines the driving beats and energy of techno with the soulful, deep melodies of house.
In addition to releasing tracks on both established and underground labels like Robsoul, Cross Section, Henry Street Music, and Oomph, Arturo is also the label manager for three prominent labels: Jump Recordings (a house imprint based in San Jose), Beat Bum Music (focused on deep jackin beats), and Resource Records (a techno label). Arturo's passion for dance music extends beyond his own music, as he holds a Tuesday night residency called Rhythm Ritual at The Continental, a popular venue in downtown San Jose.
With a strong foundation in dance music and a dedication to his craft, Arturo is an up and coming artist to watch. His unique approach to blending different genres and his commitment to supporting and promoting the music of others make him a vital member of the dance music community.
Eddie House - A Deep Disco/Soul/Funky/Tech House n' Boogie music fanatic. Eddie House comes from an upbringing of Classic Soul, RnB, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop and House influences. Engraved in his soul from generations prior he's always had an "itch" for a groove. A San Jose (SF Bay Area) native you can find him regularly at Rhythm Ritual, an ongoing weekly party in San Jose SOFA District feat. local and world talent who stand behind the movement of DANCE MUSIC!
The music is painted across the venue by the Bay Area's best in the game! They'll set the vibe right and be sure to have you enjoying what we hope to be the best Brunch in the bay.
In his extensive musical career, Danilo has played with extraordinary internationally known musicians such as Ray Barretto, Ruben Blades, Celia Cruz, Dizzy Gillespie, and Carlos Santana. He demonstrates some of his best work on bongo and vocals on Ruben Blades' CD, "Ruben Blades and Son del Solar, Live!" In addition to having released three albums of his own original Salsa music, in recent years he has performed with Poncho Sanchez and Tito Puente, Jr. From his experience of playing with such notable artists, Danilo chose only top-notch musicians when it came to putting together his own band, Orquesta Universal. They perform extensively at clubs and festivals, as well as for private parties, in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, playing a full spectrum of Latin music, including Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Latin Jazz, as well as Swing, R&B, and Jazz Standards. Live performance videos of both Danilo's music groups and Danilo performing with some of the artists mentioned above are available on his YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/danilopaiz
Open Mic Night with sign ups at 7PM and starting at 8PM. Let's see what you got San Jose!! Also, $6 Drafts and $7 Wells for Happy Hour 6pm to 8PM
Mama Kin's Karaoke Night hosted by our very own Anais!!!
Signups start at 7PM and we go all night
Happy Hour from 6pm to 8Pm so come early
Bennett Roth is a pianist, emcee, and songwriter from the Bay Area. At age 7, he began playing piano and immediately became enamored with the likes of legendary jazz pianists Dave Brubeck, Thelonious Monk, McCoy Tyner, and Bill Evans. Starting as a teenager, he also found a love for hip-hop and began honing his craft as a lyricist, recording artist, producer, and live performer. A sought after pianist and performer in the Bay Area, Bennett has performed on multiple occasions at San Jose Jazz Summerfest and Winterfest, SoFA Street Fair, Yoshi’s, Shoreline Amphitheater, Great American Music Hall, Cafe Stritch, Herbst Theater, Black Cat Jazz Club, The New Parish, and The National Black Theater Festival to name a few. His discography includes his full-length album “Grown” (2022), the duo album “After You” (2015) alongside guitarist Mason Razavi, “The Bad Ones” self-titled debut (2016), with 6 credited compositions, and “Put It Out” (2019), a 4-song hip-hop and jazz-influenced project. As a music educator, he has taught at Valley Christian High School, San Jose State University, Cogswell Polytechnical College, Stanford Jazz Workshop, and currently serves as Music and Creative Arts Director at The Riekes Center in Menlo Park, CA and Adjunct Faculty in Jazz Piano at West Valley Community College. In addition to performing his own music and leading his own bands, Bennett appears frequently with The Illiance, Amy D, Jonah Melvon, Greysmith, Mason Razavi, The Bad Ones, Lilan Kane, Tracy Cruz, Maya Victoria, and more.
TONY PEEBLES was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, then moved to Philadelphia, where he has spent eight years studying music theory at the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.), and jazz saxophone at The University of the Arts (MM degree). He has studied saxophone with Chris Farr, Ron Kerber, and Ben Schachter. In 2000, he toured Europe with the Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band, including stops at the Juan-les-Pins and Montreux jazz festivals. Since then, Tony Peebles has played and recorded with a variety of fine original groups including jazz fusion bands Big Breakfast, The Half Of It, MusiQology, and The Abstract Truth. Tony has performed alongside such artists as Geri Allen, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Oliver Lake, and Andy Bey. He currently has two albums on sale that feature his original compositions, “Drop” and “The Half Of It”, both recorded with his jazz fusion quartet, The Half Of It. In early summer 2008, Tony moved to San Francisco, where he currently lives, teaches and performs with Ryze the Band and his own jazz group, the Strong Move Quartet.
The music is painted across the venue by the Bay Area's best in the game! They'll set the vibe right and be sure to have you enjoying what we hope to be the best Brunch in the bay.
Arturo Garces is a DJ and producer hailing from San Jose, California, where he has been immersed in the vibrant dance music scene since childhood. As the son of a collector of funk, soul, and disco records, Arturo was exposed to the roots of house music from an early age and these early influences are evident in his works as a DJ and producer today. With a solid collection of tracks under his belt, Arturo has helped define the unique and emerging Silicon Valley sound, which seamlessly combines the driving beats and energy of techno with the soulful, deep melodies of house.
In addition to releasing tracks on both established and underground labels like Robsoul, Cross Section, Henry Street Music, and Oomph, Arturo is also the label manager for three prominent labels: Jump Recordings (a house imprint based in San Jose), Beat Bum Music (focused on deep jackin beats), and Resource Records (a techno label). Arturo's passion for dance music extends beyond his own music, as he holds a Tuesday night residency called Rhythm Ritual at The Continental, a popular venue in downtown San Jose.
With a strong foundation in dance music and a dedication to his craft, Arturo is an up and coming artist to watch. His unique approach to blending different genres and his commitment to supporting and promoting the music of others make him a vital member of the dance music community.
Eddie House - A Deep Disco/Soul/Funky/Tech House n' Boogie music fanatic. Eddie House comes from an upbringing of Classic Soul, RnB, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop and House influences. Engraved in his soul from generations prior he's always had an "itch" for a groove. A San Jose (SF Bay Area) native you can find him regularly at Rhythm Ritual, an ongoing weekly party in San Jose SOFA District feat. local and world talent who stand behind the movement of DANCE MUSIC!
The music is painted across the venue by the Bay Area's best in the game! They'll set the vibe right and be sure to have you enjoying what we hope to be the best Brunch in the bay.
Julius Papp
Hearing the non-stop flow of music and observing the booth where the DJ seamlessly blended each selection were early influences for Julius. Later influences included reading about DJ residencies that were piloted by talented club music programmers that even today, influence the youngest of aspiring DJ’s - legends like David Mancuso at The Loft & Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage in New York City to Frankie Knuckles at The Warehouse in Chicago and Tony Humphries’ weekly at Zanzibar in New Jersey. Always inspired by the music listed in those articles, Julius would shop for those titles that would later become classics, worshipped by their discerning audiences. To this day, his goal is to keep expanding his foundation in music by being open-minded and eclectic in absorbing the music that truly touches him. That open-minded attitude is what Julius uses to fine-tune his musical palette, which gives him a dominant sound that exudes a deep and soulful perspective. That dominant sound is (Soulful) House Music – which to him, is about an uplifting positive message. People coming together in unity, with no barriers or restrictions, but rather, with tolerance and the spirit of music, unifying everyone on the dance-floor. That being said, he blends various musical styles together - including Soul, Latin, Afro, Disco, Jazz and Electronic sounds with such fluidity, that it is difficult at times to put a defining stamp on his sound. Contributing to that is his willingness to take a chance. He always tries to push the envelope by introducing music that deserves exposure, taking his audience on a musical journey with various mood and energy changes. Not content to limiting his ambitions in the DJ booth, Julius began producing music in 1994. The studio was another outlet for Julius’ creative ideas to flow. His first release was a down-tempo project on the Acid Jazz tip. He also drew attention as part of the jazz and funk scene in San Francisco via the Mushroom Jazz parties alongside resident Mark Farina. As Julius’ production catalogue grew, so did the amount of labels he released music on including – long tenured labels like King ST (NYC), Nervous Records (NYC), Large Music (Chicago) and OM (SF), to signings on Soulfuric Recordings (FL) and Kenny Dope’s “Dope Wax” (NYC) label, as well as Bob Sinclar’s own Yellow Productions in Paris. He also ventured into the label arena with his own “NeoDisco Music” imprint. Named after the sound that continues to inspire him – the label offers him an alternate outlet to release his own productions. As a veteran in the club scene, Julius has refined a style of dance music that has taken him beyond the boundaries of San Francisco to global praise and recognition. Being nominated as “Most Innovative Producer” at the 2004 House Music Awards is a perfect example of that. Putting him in the company of other nominated producers like, Joey Negro, Osunlade, DJ Gregory, DJ Spinna and Ben Watt was an absolute honor for him.
Eric Rangel, a multi-talented percussionist/vocalist, has been performing & recording music for the past 20 years. He is a native to San Francisco and is currently residing in the Bay Area.
Starting his career at the age of 15 playing at local tourist attractions & parks, he became efficient in playing many percussion instruments; the timbales being his forte. Eric began performing with small Puerto Rican combos A.KA. "Jibaro Bands" and eventually with the bigger orchestras.
Eric has crafted his musical ability to become one of the most sought after percussionists in the Bay Area's Latin music scene. In addition to performing and touring with some of the Bay Area's finest musicians, he is also a percussion instructor. For the past 10 years, Eric has been teaching music classes & workshops in schools, cultural centers, as well as private instruction. Having been exposed to various cultures, Eric has taught across the U.S. and in some European countries.
He has been fortunate enough to perform alongside some of the worlds' most renowned artists such as Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Pete, Coke & Sheila Escovedo, Carlos "Patato" Valdez, Francisco Aquabella, Orestes Vilato, Ray Obiedo, Freddie Hubbard and most recently Mickey Hart. Along with these accomplishments, he is a member and currently endorsed by the Latin Percussion Music Group.
At the present time, Eric Rangel is leading his own band "Orq. America" with some of the best local talent the Bay Area has to offer. He has always had the desire to do his own project. Rangel hopes to be in the studio soon recording the music he has grown up with, by doing this he hopes to keep the spirit of his music alive for all to listen to and enjoy!
Open Mic Night with sign ups at 7PM and starting at 8PM. Let's see what you got San Jose!! Also, $6 Drafts and $7 Wells for Happy Hour 6pm to 8PM
Mama Kin's Karaoke Night hosted by our very own Anais!!!
Signups start at 7PM and we go all night
Happy Hour from 6pm to 8Pm so come early
TONY PEEBLES was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, then moved to Philadelphia, where he has spent eight years studying music theory at the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.), and jazz saxophone at The University of the Arts (MM degree). He has studied saxophone with Chris Farr, Ron Kerber, and Ben Schachter. In 2000, he toured Europe with the Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band, including stops at the Juan-les-Pins and Montreux jazz festivals. Since then, Tony Peebles has played and recorded with a variety of fine original groups including jazz fusion bands Big Breakfast, The Half Of It, MusiQology, and The Abstract Truth. Tony has performed alongside such artists as Geri Allen, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Oliver Lake, and Andy Bey. He currently has two albums on sale that feature his original compositions, “Drop” and “The Half Of It”, both recorded with his jazz fusion quartet, The Half Of It. In early summer 2008, Tony moved to San Francisco, where he currently lives, teaches and performs with Ryze the Band and his own jazz group, the Strong Move Quartet.
"AMAZING" - David Foster
"She’s a beyond highly decorated doyenne with a globally renowned gift that continues to give, gloriously." - Bandwagon Asia
"Where she get all that soul?? Honestly, she has a special gift!" -Antonio Hart
"....Sultry vibes and Amazonian vocals to mstch her towering stature...she unleashed a passikn that can only be described as breathtaking" - Storm-asia.com
"She sounds wonderful and she's got something to say..." - Benny Golson
"Loose, playful phrasing grounded in a solid connection to time allows Alemay Fernandez freedom to explore spontaneous melodies as she interprets every lyric she delivers." - Hot House Jazz Magazine, NY
"She's a GREAT singer" - Randy Brecker
"I just had to take a moment to express the moving experience Alemay's voice brought me. I loved and enjoyed her so much!" - Carmen Bradford
"She's somethin' special!" - Charlie Young, Music Director, Duke Ellington Orchestra
"...A very beautiful voice with great control..." - Terence Blanchard
"...Strong, confident, honest and soulful" - Jay Anderson
"I'm knocked out by how wonderful she sounds..."
- Dennis Mackrel, Former Music Director, Count Basie Orchestra
"(Her) voice is smoky rich and powerful...she is self-assured and pitch perfect." - Dee Dee McNeil, Award Winning Motown Songwriter & Jazz Critic
"...Earth toned vocalist Alemay Fernandez brings moods that sound like it's Sunday all week..drenched with gospel (she) glows like a candle. This lady has a smile in her DNA " - jazzweekly.com
As an educator, she has worked with vocal students of all ages around the world, conducting vocal and performance workshops. Alemay served as Artistic Director for the Jazz at the Red Dot Workshop Series (2017 - 2019) and also hosted her own Jazz radio hour on Symphony 924FM (2017-2018). She is currently Vocal Coach for National University of Singapore Jazz Band and Vocal Lecturer at the Lasalle College Of The Arts Singapore.
The music is painted across the venue by the Bay Area's best in the game! They'll set the vibe right and be sure to have you enjoying what we hope to be the best Brunch in the bay.
Arturo Garces is a DJ and producer hailing from San Jose, California, where he has been immersed in the vibrant dance music scene since childhood. As the son of a collector of funk, soul, and disco records, Arturo was exposed to the roots of house music from an early age and these early influences are evident in his works as a DJ and producer today. With a solid collection of tracks under his belt, Arturo has helped define the unique and emerging Silicon Valley sound, which seamlessly combines the driving beats and energy of techno with the soulful, deep melodies of house.
In addition to releasing tracks on both established and underground labels like Robsoul, Cross Section, Henry Street Music, and Oomph, Arturo is also the label manager for three prominent labels: Jump Recordings (a house imprint based in San Jose), Beat Bum Music (focused on deep jackin beats), and Resource Records (a techno label). Arturo's passion for dance music extends beyond his own music, as he holds a Tuesday night residency called Rhythm Ritual at The Continental, a popular venue in downtown San Jose.
With a strong foundation in dance music and a dedication to his craft, Arturo is an up and coming artist to watch. His unique approach to blending different genres and his commitment to supporting and promoting the music of others make him a vital member of the dance music community.
Eddie House - A Deep Disco/Soul/Funky/Tech House n' Boogie music fanatic. Eddie House comes from an upbringing of Classic Soul, RnB, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop and House influences. Engraved in his soul from generations prior he's always had an "itch" for a groove. A San Jose (SF Bay Area) native you can find him regularly at Rhythm Ritual, an ongoing weekly party in San Jose SOFA District feat. local and world talent who stand behind the movement of DANCE MUSIC!
The music is painted across the venue by the Bay Area's best in the game! They'll set the vibe right and be sure to have you enjoying what we hope to be the best Brunch in the bay.
Manny Martinez has been a staple in the SF salsa scene for over 25 years singing for Louie Romero's Mazacote, Azabache, Jesus Diaz y su QBA, Josh Jones, Vibrason, La Rebeldia, Los Mocosos and various other great Bay Area bands. 2023 marks Manny's solo venture singing mostly original tunes as well as some classic covers.
Open Mic Night with sign ups at 7PM and starting at 8PM. Let's see what you got San Jose!! Also, $6 Drafts and $7 Wells for Happy Hour 6pm to 8PM
Mama Kin's Karaoke Night hosted by our very own Anais!!!
Signups start at 7PM and we go all night
Happy Hour from 6pm to 8Pm so come early
TONY PEEBLES was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, then moved to Philadelphia, where he has spent eight years studying music theory at the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.), and jazz saxophone at The University of the Arts (MM degree). He has studied saxophone with Chris Farr, Ron Kerber, and Ben Schachter. In 2000, he toured Europe with the Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band, including stops at the Juan-les-Pins and Montreux jazz festivals. Since then, Tony Peebles has played and recorded with a variety of fine original groups including jazz fusion bands Big Breakfast, The Half Of It, MusiQology, and The Abstract Truth. Tony has performed alongside such artists as Geri Allen, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Oliver Lake, and Andy Bey. He currently has two albums on sale that feature his original compositions, “Drop” and “The Half Of It”, both recorded with his jazz fusion quartet, The Half Of It. In early summer 2008, Tony moved to San Francisco, where he currently lives, teaches and performs with Ryze the Band and his own jazz group, the Strong Move Quartet.
The music is painted across the venue by the Bay Area's best in the game! They'll set the vibe right and be sure to have you enjoying what we hope to be the best Brunch in the bay.
Arturo Garces is a DJ and producer hailing from San Jose, California, where he has been immersed in the vibrant dance music scene since childhood. As the son of a collector of funk, soul, and disco records, Arturo was exposed to the roots of house music from an early age and these early influences are evident in his works as a DJ and producer today. With a solid collection of tracks under his belt, Arturo has helped define the unique and emerging Silicon Valley sound, which seamlessly combines the driving beats and energy of techno with the soulful, deep melodies of house.
In addition to releasing tracks on both established and underground labels like Robsoul, Cross Section, Henry Street Music, and Oomph, Arturo is also the label manager for three prominent labels: Jump Recordings (a house imprint based in San Jose), Beat Bum Music (focused on deep jackin beats), and Resource Records (a techno label). Arturo's passion for dance music extends beyond his own music, as he holds a Tuesday night residency called Rhythm Ritual at The Continental, a popular venue in downtown San Jose.
With a strong foundation in dance music and a dedication to his craft, Arturo is an up and coming artist to watch. His unique approach to blending different genres and his commitment to supporting and promoting the music of others make him a vital member of the dance music community.
Eddie House - A Deep Disco/Soul/Funky/Tech House n' Boogie music fanatic. Eddie House comes from an upbringing of Classic Soul, RnB, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop and House influences. Engraved in his soul from generations prior he's always had an "itch" for a groove. A San Jose (SF Bay Area) native you can find him regularly at Rhythm Ritual, an ongoing weekly party in San Jose SOFA District feat. local and world talent who stand behind the movement of DANCE MUSIC!
The music is painted across the venue by the Bay Area's best in the game! They'll set the vibe right and be sure to have you enjoying what we hope to be the best Brunch in the bay.
Orquesta Timbalero was founded in 2003 by timbal player Richard Martinez. Richard started playing salsa music in the 1970’s with Orquesta Fango and was one of the musicians who started the salsa scene in San Jose. Back then it was a challenge as salsa was mainly played in the San Francisco Area. As you can see now, the salsa scene has come a long way since then. After moving from San Jose to Modesto, Richard founded Orquesta Timbalero and has played and performed with known artist as Pete Escovedo, Mario Flores Latin Jazz performing in the first Salsa Festival in Modesto. Since then, Orquesta Timbalero has been playing all over the Bay Area with its unique repertoire of hard salsa or “Salsa Dura” with some of the Bay Area’s best musicians and vocalists.
Orquesta Timbalero members are:
Richard Martinez- Timbales/Band leader, Joe Ruelas- Congas, Frankie Valentin- Bongos, Rolph Johnson- Trumpet, Lorenzo Perez- Trumpet, Kenny Williams- Trombone, Anthony del Barrio- Piano, Charlie Montoya- Bass/vocals, Carlos Ramirez- Bass/vocals, Luis Argueta- Lead vocals/hand percussion, Nestor Guzman-Lead vocals
Open Mic Night with sign ups at 7PM and starting at 8PM. Let's see what you got San Jose!! Also, $6 Drafts and $7 Wells for Happy Hour 6pm to 8PM
Mama Kin's Karaoke Night hosted by our very own Anais!!!
Signups start at 7PM and we go all night
Happy Hour from 6pm to 8Pm so come early
TONY PEEBLES was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, then moved to Philadelphia, where he has spent eight years studying music theory at the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.), and jazz saxophone at The University of the Arts (MM degree). He has studied saxophone with Chris Farr, Ron Kerber, and Ben Schachter. In 2000, he toured Europe with the Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band, including stops at the Juan-les-Pins and Montreux jazz festivals. Since then, Tony Peebles has played and recorded with a variety of fine original groups including jazz fusion bands Big Breakfast, The Half Of It, MusiQology, and The Abstract Truth. Tony has performed alongside such artists as Geri Allen, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Oliver Lake, and Andy Bey. He currently has two albums on sale that feature his original compositions, “Drop” and “The Half Of It”, both recorded with his jazz fusion quartet, The Half Of It. In early summer 2008, Tony moved to San Francisco, where he currently lives, teaches and performs with Ryze the Band and his own jazz group, the Strong Move Quartet.

