EMERGING ARTIST
Andrés Rico Trio
Andrés Rico is a young jazz pianist from the Juarez/El Pasó area, originally from Chihuahua, Mexico. His musical background began as a classical pianist with notorious achievements like participation in Mexico’s youth national orchestra OSIM. His passion for improvisation is what led him to transition to jazz. In his most recent performances, he participated in Armando Núñez’s jazz festival in Chihuahua Mx, Juneteenth Jazz Festival in Las Cruces, NM, and the 2023 TMEA Convention in San Antonio with The UTEP Jazz Band 1. He is a recent graduate from the Commercial Music program at UTEP.
Band Members
Andrés Rico
Bruno Avitia
Robert Ojinaga
FEATURED ARTIST
Ruben Gutierrez Quartet
Ruben Gutierrez currently teaches music history and piano at Ysleta High School Early College Academy and has also taught at UTEP and EPCC for the past thirty-one years. As a pianist, he has accompanied several groups, including The Young El Paso Singers, Danzas Espanolas, and several bands in the area including his own Latin Jazz septet, The Latin Jazz Exchange.
He has released three collections of original music along with a DVD entitled “My Story” which features several styles of his playing. He recently recorded two collections for blues/jazz musicians and is on various Jazz, Rock, Blues, and country albums in his four decades as an accompanist.
Ruben has written arrangements of originals and arrangements for big band, two marching band shows, and a show featuring his Latin jazz group with the El Paso Wind Symphony. His wife, Monica, a jazz singer, who teaches at Riverside High School, and his daughter Diana, a recent graduate of NMSU, joins the “family business” as a first-year teacher at Puentes Middle School.
Ruben's program today is a reunion of sorts. His 2003 CD release "Reposado, Live at Piano City '' featured bassist Pancho Anguiano, and Rick Malichi on drums As a quartet Ruben adds his colleague Jorge Gonzales on guitar.
Band Members
Ruben Guttierez Piano
Ricky Malichi Drums
Pancho Anguiano Bass
Jorge Gonzalez Guitar
SECRET VENUE
Rosewood Bar
This venue is a wild animal-themed retro glam lounge with a great atmosphere. The locally owned venue is located in the heart of downtown El Paso, this space gives an old Hollywood ultra vibe with a great selection of cocktails to make your experience even better.
Founders Candice Reyes & Abel Mireles
The Jazz Exchange is an organization committed to building communities through music.
Our programs provide a platform where audiences can discover new venues, meet new people,
and experience new artists.
The Jazz Exchange es una organización comprometida con la construcción de comunidades a través de la música. Nuestros programas brindan una plataforma donde el público puede descubrir nuevos lugares,
conocer gente nueva y experimentar nuevos artistas.
Team Coordinator: Richie Marrufo Greeter: Christine Ponce - Diaz Videographer: Valentine Sandoval & Renee Flores
Audio Engineer: Bruno Avitia Photographer: Steve Garduno
Power at the pass' content creation mechanism is based on a visual storytelling/marketing sensibility that is rooted in 25 years of experience. We couple a unique stylistic aesthetic that is rooted in traditional cinematic and television backgrounds ensuring competent composition coupled with editorial prowess.
Camera Crew: Jackie Villegas & Nicholas Anthony and director Valentin Sandoval
COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Raiz
Vision Statement
Your premier financial institution through trust, education, and excellent member service stimulating personal enrichment and community economic development.
About Us
At Raiz, our members and our strong, vibrant community inspire us every day. We share a passion for knowledge and a pursuit of growth, grounded in our heritage as El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU) founded in 1936.
Now as Raiz Federal Credit Union, we guide members from all walks of life to focus on their goals and help them get there. We’re proud of our El Paso roots, as we envision a bold path forward, leading the way with passion.
We are over 70,000 members strong and provide a full range of high-quality financial services at the great rates and low-cost you can expect from a first-class credit union. Join us and experience the difference that comes from working with people who care.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH SECRET SHOW
(SOCORRO AREA)
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!
2023 ACADEMY PROGRAM
STARTING IN OCTOBER 2023 - MAY 2024
EMPOWER YOUR MUSICAL JOURNEY
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