Growing up with Boleros

Growing up I use to listen to my parents play romantic Boleros all the time...and I have to be honest I wasn't really crazy about this music (especially when you were stuck in the car on a three hour road trip!) But, In my defense I was about 9 years old so you can't really blame me for thinking that it was boring "old-people" music.

However, the years go by and all of a sudden you start enjoying this music that used to sound so cheesy and old-fashioned and you start releating to it (probably something to do with getting your heart broken for the first time).

So one of the songs that I wrote for my first album "Pluma Y Vino", is a Bolero titled "Una Excusa" ("An Excuse") and it just goes to show how much we are influenced by what we listen to as kids, and how we slowly begin appreciating some of what "the grown-ups" used to like.

I hope you enjoy my Bolero "Una Excusa" and share it with your close ones. Happy Holidays!

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My very first album, "Pluma y Vino", is now available!

 

It gives me great pleasure to share the following news with you: 

My very first album “Pluma Y Vino” is finally available!

This album was created thanks to the support and contributions of many fans like you and I hope that you can continue your support by sharing my music.

 

Here are the links where you can get the album:

 

Digital copy: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pluma-y-vino/id484604112

 

Physical copy: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gregoriouribe

 

You can also download my single “De Repente” for FREE by visiting www.gregoriouribe.com. Please make sure you share this song by simply clicking on the Facebook icon that will appear bellow the “FREE SINGLE” sign.

I sincerely want to thank you for your constant support and I really hope you enjoy my new music.

Happy Holidays!

 

Gregorio

 

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GUBB @ Zinc Bar TONIGHT - In Support of Fundación Alma (Jarana Beat plays right before!)

DATE: Thursday December 1st

TIME: 10pm - 1am

PLACE: Zinc Bar

               82 West 3rd

                New York, NY

COVER: $12

GUBB is proud to support Fundacion ALMA (www.fundacionalma.org) in their efforts to make music and arts education accessible to disadvantaged children in Latin America and the Caribbean. So by attending this show, YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DONATING $2 FOR FUNDACION ALMA BY SIMPLY PAYING FOR YOUR COVER (total cover is $12). Also, Cristal Downing (Director of Alma) will be doing a brief introduction to Alma's past, current and future projects.

ALSO, are good friends from JARANA BEAT will be playing the set after us from 8pm-9:30pm. So come early and also see this amazing band and their FUNKY MEXICAN BEATS. Here's is their facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/274524289250621/

So come on out for another night of great music and dancing while at the same time supporting a great cause!

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ABOUT FUNDACION ALMA:

Fundación ALMA aims to make music and arts education accessible to disadvantaged children in Latin America and the Caribbean.

These disadvantages include: relative poverty (living on less than US$2 per day), special needs including but not limited to deafness and blindness, and abuse or neglect. In many cases these children do not have access to the education that could open doors to success later in life and do not experience the joy and satisfaction of participating in artistic activities. ALMA’s goal is to provide them with tools to enrich their educational experiences through music and the arts. Our programs encourage children to succeed in all areas of education, giving them a creative outlet to strengthen their personal development, and thereby allowing them to later contribute to the development of the region as a whole.
For more information visit: www.FundacionAlma.org

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"La Toma" documentary screening TONIGHT @ New York Documentary Festival

A few months ago a wrote song for a documentary called "La Toma" (also the name of my song) about the eviction of a rural comunity in Colombia by the gorvernment and multinational corporations. The documentary has brought light to this issue and it will be screening today at the New York Documentary Festival. I highly recommend you  come attend! Here's the info:

 

La Toma Screening @ New York Documentary Festival

DATE: Saturday November 5th, 2011

TIME: 7:15pm

LOCATION: IFC Center

                     323 Avenue of the Americas

                     New York, NY 10014

TICKETS & MOR INFO: http://www.docnyc.net/film/latin-american-visions/

 

 

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La Toma

The people of La Toma, Colombia are fighting for their survival. Ironically it is the gold, which gave them their autonomy for hundreds of years that today threatens to destroy their way of life.

At the center of this struggle are two extraordinary people, Lisifrey and Francia. They have put their lives on the line defending their homeland from the onslaught of the gold rush.

La Toma shines a light on two unsung heroes inspiring us with their unrelenting strength and bravery.

Director: Paola Mendoza; Producer: Juan Mejia, Paola Mendoza & Gabriel Noble; Cinematographer: Juan Mejia & Gabriel Noble; Music: Gil Talmi, Gregorio Uribe & Monica Cohen; Editor: Gloria La Morte & Martha Skolnik.

Website: www.facebook.com/latomamovie
Twitter: @paolamendoza

Section of Festival:

Shorts

Expected to Attend:

La Toma Director Paola Mendoza, Cienaga Director Sebastian Pinzon.

Running Time:

63 min

 

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Horn rehearsal for this Thursday's show at Zinc Bar

Here's a little footage of today's horn rehearsal for Thursday's show at Zinc Bar:

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Occupy Wall Street - 2011

In case you're curios, here's some footage of "Occupy Wall Street":

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Footage of Tap Dancer/Rapper Benjamin R. Nathan performing with GUBB @ Zinc Bar

A few weeks ago we invited the multi-talented Tap Dancer/Rapper Benjamin R. Nathan to perform with us at our monthly show at Zinc Bar. Ben was kind enough to share his talent with us and he completely blew everyone's mind! Check out some footage of Ben's performance with GUBB.

For  information about Ben visit: www.BenTapSoul.com

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Annual Encounter of Colombian Musicians in NYC - Sunday Oct. 23rd @ Le Poisson Rouge

Next Sunday October 23rd at Le Poisson Rouge, many pf NYC's Colombian bands share the stage for their annual "Encuentro" and we're exited to take part for the fourth time!

The Encuentro is a great chance to experience the music of many different Colombian artist who's different approaches to the music of Colombia is a clear example of our rich diversity.

Below you will find the details and line up (Gregorio Uruibe Big Band PLAYS AT 10:50pm)

DATE: Sunday October 23rd

TIME: 5pm-1am

VENUE: Le Poisson Rouge (Greenwich Village)

              158 Bleecker St.

               New York, NY

COST: $25 in advance http://lepoissonrouge.com/ events/view/2622

            $30 at the door

LINE UP:

Doors 4:30pm
5:00 Joropiada with Daniel Rojas (traditional llanero music)
5:20 Alejandro Flórez-Tibaguí (modern, sophisticated, and original Andean guitar-based music)
5:50 Daniel Fetecua and Pajarillo Pinta'o Dance Company
6:15 Lucía Pulido (renowned soulful Colombian singer)
7:00 Chia's Dance Party (Martin Vejarano's funky sextet blending jazz and Chirimia, reminiscent of a New Orleans jazz band a la Colombiana)
7:25 Tribute to Ricardo Leon Peña Villa and Ligia Naya followed by performance by classical guitar virtuoso Nilko Andreas Guarin
7:40 Samuel Torres y Yaounde (world renowned virtuoso conga player and his band)
8:20 Edmar Castañeda and Andrea Tierra (harpist extraordinaire Edmar Castaneda and his stunning wife singer/songwriter Andrea Tierra combine forces to present a jazzy take on the traditions of the Plains region of Colombia)
9:05 Jonathan Gómez y su Papayera la Original (an acoustic Colombian street band)
9:20 Sebastián Cruz Cheap Landscape Trio (earthy, urban, funky fusion of rock, jazz, and traditional Colombian rhythms)
9:45 Jonathan Gómez y su Papayera la Original
10:05 Pablo Mayor's Folklore Urbano Orchestra (renowned 12-piece dance band)
10:50 Gregorio Uribe Big Band (16-piece big band under the direction of rising star vocalist/drummer/percussio nist Gregorio Uribe)
11:20 Alejandro Zuleta Vallenato Quartet (from the dynasty of the Zuleta family of Vallenato stars) starting off the ALL STAR JAM uniting Day 1 and Day 2 of the festival, bringing together artists from both days in a celebratory jam to close the night, including Ronald Polo, Moris Cañate from Rebolú, Diego Obregon from Grupo Chonta, Memo Acevedo, Johanna Castañeda, and more!

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GUBB @ Zinc Bar - Special Guest: Tap Dancer/Rapper Ben Ryan Nathan!

We're back for our monthly show at Zinc Bar and this time we have an amazing special guest who RAPS AND TAPS AT THE SAME TIME!!!! His name is Ben Ryan Nathan and he's gonna rock your world with his unique talents next to our 16-piece big band.

DATE: Thursday October 6th

TIME: 10pm-1am

VENUE: Zinc Bar (www.zincbar.com)

              82 West 3rd

              New York, NY

COVER: $10

 

Check out one of Ben's videos: http://vimeo.com/20905681

ABOUT BEN:

Benjamin Ryan Nathan is a tap dancer and rapper, born & raised in New York City. Ben has studied and shared the stage with tap masters Savion Glover, Buster Brown, Jason Samuels-Smith, Toni Noblett, Baakari Wilder, and many more. Ben began dancing in the fourth grade in National Dance Institute's in-school program; by age 13, he had been invited to choreograph and teach for the company, working under the tutelage of Artistic Director Ellen Weinstein, and founder & dance legend Jacques d'Amboise. He began experimenting with rap as a teen, and slowly started to explore his music and ways to blend the rhythmic arts of tap and rap. Throughout his career, Ben has performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center. His choreography has been televised nationally on CBS Saturday Morning and Fox & Friends. For more information about Ben and his music, please visit

www.BenTapSoul.com.

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A nnight at Zinc Bar with Gregorio Uribe Big Band

Some footage of what happens the first Thursday of eveymonth at Zinc Bar:

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Gregorio Uribe Big Band TONIGHT @ Zinc Bar / 10pm-1am

Join us this TONIGHT at Zinc Bar and start the Fall on the right foot...THE DANCING FOOT that is! So once again we'll be rocking the Greenwich Village with our unique blend fuky "Cumbias" and "Chandés" and we look forward to seeing you there. Here are the details:

 

Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Zinc Bar

DATE: Thursday September 1st

TIME: 10pm - 1am

LOCATION: Zinc Bar (www.zincbar.com)

                    82 West 3rd Street

                    New York, NY

COST: $10

 

On another note, I also want to share some great news with you: I'm currently in the process of finishing my first solo album which I will release sometime this the Fall. Although it's not an album with the whole big band, it's sounding really good and I'm very exited that, for the first time, I will be able to share a lot of my music with you. Here's a sample of what the up-coming album:

 

 

SEE YOU TONIGHT AT ZINC BAR!

 

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Mixing first solo album

Now that I have finished the recording of my first solo album, we've begun the process of mixing each song in the studio. Here's a little sample of the mixing process at Ears & Gears Recording. Enjoy!

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Cello Recording Session for upcoming Album!

So I'm about to finish my first album which consist very intimate and melow songs arranged in many different Latin styles and I'm thrilled that I will finally be able to share with you an actual CD!

For one of the songs that I'm recording I decided to add some cello, so last night we had cellist Julia Kost come and record the parts at Ears & Gears Recording. This was such an exiting moment for me since it's the first time I have ever written for cello so here's a little video of the session. Great job Julia!

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TONIGHT: Mike Fahie's Jazz Orchestra @ Tea Lounge - Brooklyn, NY

All the amazing musicians that you have seen on stage with the Gregorio Uribe Big Band play in many different bands and have many other great musical projects. TONIGHT you can check out one of these with GUBB's trombonist Mike Fahie leading his own Jazz Orchestra with some of NYC's top jazz musicians.

Here are the details:

Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=20805722#!/event.php?eid=221288911251811

The Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra returns to the Park Slope Tea Lounge this Monday as part of the "Size Matters" series! Featuring original music and arrangements, including works by Debussy, Chopin and Tchaikovsky! Also featuring some of NYC's greatest jazz musicians!

The Tea Lounge is quickly becoming one of Brooklyn's hottest locations, with live music and art most nights. They boast a huge selection of organic tea and coffee, a variety of snack foods and a full bar.

I hope to see you on Monday!

Saxophones:
Jon Gordon
John O'Gallagher
Quinsin Nachoff
Xavier Perez
Josh Sinton

Trumpets:
Brian Pareschi
Matt Holman
Rich Johnson
Marty Bound

Trombones:
Ryan Keberle
James Hirschfeld
Mike Engstrom
James Rogers

Piano - Randy Ingram
Guitar - Ryan Pate
Bass - Chris Nolte
Drums - Jeff Davis

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"Caribe Contigo" reaches 20,000 on YOUTUBE!

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The Beatles' "Come Together" Big Band-Cumbia Style!

Remember how I said we would be playing a Cumbia arrangement of The Beatles at Zinc Bar? Well, we did and the night was a complete blast!!! Check out the video of our version of The Beatles' "Come Together" and REMEMBER TO SHARE IT WITH YOU FRIENDS!

Enjoy,

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TONIGHT! Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Zinc Bar - THE BEATLES CUMBIA STYLE!‏

Once again we are back at Zinc Bar for our monthly show and this time we are performing our new arrangement that's gonna knock your socks off: We've taken one of The Beatles most famous tunes and made it our own by adding a CUMBIA groove to it! You're probably wondering what song could it be? Well...come to the show and find out!

 

Here are the details and look forward to sharing another amazing night with you.

 

Facebook event:

http://www.facebook.com/people/Gregorio-Uribe/20805722#!/event.php?eid=144394608974216

 

Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Zinc Bar (First Thursday of every month)

DATE: Thursday August 4th

TIME: 10pm-1am

VENUE: Zinc Bar (www.zincbar.com)

              82 West 3rd Street

              NY, NY

COVER: $10

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My visit to the "Porro-music" Festival in San Pelayo (Cordoba, Colombia)

About a month ago, while in Colombia, I had the chance to go to the Porro-music Festival ("Festival Del Porro") in the town of San Pelayo, Corodoba. It was a unique experience to see, listen and dance to dozens of Porro bands and to share with local friends!

Porro bands ("Banda de Porro") are large ensembles of about 15 musicians that consist of snare drum, cymbals, bass drum, trombones, euphoniums ("bombardinos"), clarinets and trumpets (I personally find much similarity between Porro music and Porro bands and New Orleans "Second Line" music). For this festival many bands come from all over the country to participate in the contest, but the best part is the something called "La Alborada":

After a night of partying and dancing, at 4am all of the bands that will take part in the festival gather around the town's main square ("Plaza"). Here everybody starts drinking and lighting candels that are held up in the air while dacing and then the "Fandango" begins with EVERYBODY going towards the Festival stage in a very unique mixture of dancing/walking/drinking/shouting/candle-holding! This last for about an hour or two (Not that I was checking my watch but by the time you get to the Festival Stage it's already daylight) and then all the bands get up on the stage and play together some classic Porro tunes (the most famous one being "Maria Barilla") and the party simply keeps going for a few more hours.

Anyway, here's some footage that I took while I was there so you can get an idea...it also includes footage of the kind family and friends that where generous enough to let us stay with them during the festival (there are no Hotels in San Pelayo...at least to my knowledge). Maybe you'll start planning your trip so you can witness this unique cultural expresion of the "Sinú" region of Colombia for your selves. Check it out:

 

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Latin music icon Joe Arroyo died today

Today a great icon for Latin music past away and I want to share one of his most famous songs with those of you who are not familiar with his music. Although he's known for many of his Salsa hits ("La Rebelion", "En Barranquilla me quedo", "Tania") he was constantly inovating and creating a unique sound to the extent that, today, musicians use the term "Joe Son" to define his unique blend of cumbia, soca, salsa and other caribbean rhythms (for examples of this check out: "Te Quiero Mas", "Tal Para Cual", "Musa Original", "Centurion de la noche"). As a musician I will always be inspired by his music and legacy and I'm sure many of you will dance to his music at some point in your lives...that is, if you haven't already done so. Viva el Joe!!!

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Gregorio Uribe Big Band - "Caramel" (Featuring Banda Magda and Juan Andres Ospina)

As part of our monthly residency at Zinc Bar (the first Thursday of every month), on Thursday July 7th 2011 we invited multi-talented singer and composer Magda Giannikou (leader of Banda Magda - www.bandamagda.com) and composer and big band arranging extraordinaire Juan Andres Ospina to perform Ospina's orginal arrangement of the popular french song "Caramel". Enjoy!

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"Asi Soy Yo" - One of the songs that will be on my first acoustic album. Coming soon!!

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Article in "Caras" magazine - Colombia

Caras_Articulo_-_Gregorio_Uribe.pdf Download this file

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Colorado Radio Interview - TODAY! (Hear it online)

Today (Monday July 11) I will be interviewed on radio show "Un Dia Sin Fronteras" from Colorado! For those in the Denver Metro area you can hear it on 1150 AM and for those anywhere else in the world you can listen to it online by going to www.abogadosinfronteras.com and hitting the sidebar "On Air" for direct internet feed. The interview will air at 2pm (Easter Stadard Time) / 12noon (Mountain Standard Time).

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Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Zinc Bar - TONIGHT - Special Guest: BANDA MAGDA!!!

Hey folks,

 

Great news! We have a new special guest tomorrow at our monthly show at Zinc Bar. Here's the info and don't forget to wear a funky tie!!

 Gregorio Uribe Big Band and Banda Magda combine their musical forces in a rare and long-awaited collaboration under the creative wing of big band arranger-extraordinaire, Juan Andres Ospina. Members of Banda Magda and the Gregorio Uribe Big Band will perform Magda's original French song "Caramel" a mixture of brazilian baiao with french lyrics. "Caramel" will be featured in Banda Magda's upcoming album, so come along and take a ...sneak peak of the french hit, BIG BAND-style!

www.bandamagda.com
www.facebook.com/bandamagd a

Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Zinc Bar -  Special Guest: "Banda Magda" (www.bandamagda.com)

DATE: Thursday July 7th (First Thursday of Every Month!)

 

TIME: 10pm - 1am

 

LOCATION: Zinc Bar (www.zincbar.com)

                    82 West 3rd Street

                    New York, NY

 

COVER: $10

 

FACEBOOK:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gregorio-Uribe-Big-Band/63025380711#!/event.php?eid=166421213422954

 

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Two more videos from show at Gaira (Bogotá, Colombia)

Here are another two videos that a friend sent me from the show at Gaira Cumbia House (Bogota, Colombia) last week. Thanks Juliana!

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Footage of Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Gaira Cumbia House!

Check out this short video of this past Thursday's show at "Gaira Cumbia House" in Bogota, Colombia. It was an amazing night and I felt right at home!!!

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Article about Gregorio Uribe Big Band in "El Tiempo" newspaper - Colombia

This morning one of Colombia's most read newspapers published an article about our upcoming show in Bogotá on June 16th. Please share!

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Gregorio Uribe Big Band en la revista Jet Set de Colombia

Esta mañana la revista Jet Set de Colombia publico una nota sobre mi música y me encantó! Aqui la comparto con ustedes:

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Gregorio Uribe Big Band for the first time in Colombia!!! - Thursday June 16th

I am excited to announced that I will be performing my big band music for the first time in Colombia on Thursday June 16th! I will be accompanied by 16 amazing local musicians who will help me share my songs with all my "compatriotas" in my hometown of Bogotá. We will perform at Gaira Cafe Cumbia House (www.gairacafecumbiahouse.com) which is a truly unique venue owned by Guillermo and Carlos Vives where some of the greatest current Colombian artists perform regularily.

This is the only show I'll be doing in Colombia for a while so make sure you tell you're friends down there.

Please confirm your attendance on the facebook event:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=203058086405876

Help us spread the word!

 

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Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Zinc Bar - TONIGHT! 10pm

Join us  tonight for our monthly show at Zinc Bar and envite your friends...good time guaranteed!

 

GREGORIO URIBE BIG BAND @ ZINC BAR

DATE: Thursday June 2nd (TONIGHT!)

TIME: 10PM-1AM

LOCATION: Zinc Bar

                    82 W 3rd Street (Greenwich Village)

                    New York, NY

 

COST: $10

 

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Cumbiagra and Gregorio Uribe Do Ciudad Juarez: VIDEO

So last week my friends from Cumbiagra (www.cumbiagra.com) and I did a show in Juarez, Mexico at "Arte En El Parque" (www.arteenelparque.com). The trip was a blast, the audience was great and the treated us like family! Here's a little footage of the trip and although I lost some of the better footage of the show, you can still get an idea. Enjoy:

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Juancho Herrera recording guitar for my acoustic album

The amazing Juancho Herrera will be featured on guitar in one of the songs in solo album! Check him out on his site: www.juanchoherrera.com

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"Cumbia, Poder y Porro" - Blog

Un cariñoso saludo para la gente del blog "Cumbia, Poder y Porro" quienes han compartido nuestra música por su propia iniciativa. Aqui esta el enlance:

http://cumbiapoder.blogspot.com/2011/05/big-band-cumbia-en-new-york.html

 

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GUBB featured on Bob Marley's Facebook page!!!

Our big band version of "Redemption Song" was featured on Bob Marley's facebook page today! Thanks to the persistence of my good friend Camilo Plazas! Check out the link, it's got like 15,000 "likes"! Check it out:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gregorio-Uribe-Big-Band/63025380711#!/BobMarley/posts/149920345078083

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Jonathan Powell's solo on "Tu Barrio"

Here's another video of one of the recording session for my solo/acoustic album. Here Jonathan Powell (www.jonathanpowell.net) who's an amazing trumpet player, records a solo for one of my songs titled "Tu Barrio". Thank you Jonathan for your great work!

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Recording Solo Album

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Hi folks, I have some important news:

 

As you all know it's been difficult to find the funding to record a full big band album so we plan on re-launching our fundraising campaign in the fall and really pushing it so that we can record more big band music for you to enjoy!

 

With that being said, let me tell you that it's been very frustrating to have so many songs written and not being able to share them with you. Many of you have come up to me after a shows and asked, "When are you going to record this or that song?" and it has been frustrating for me not to be able to give you a specific answer. So a few weeks ago I decided to unleash all of this energy, all of this lyrics, harmonies and melodies and started recording a modest and intimate solo album to in order to share some of my songs with you. This album will consist of some of my original songs that I do not perform with the big band. The core of this album will consist of myself on vocals and guitar but I will also include some friends and special guests as well as other instruments that I will recorded myself. I'm recording at my good friend's studio Ears and Gears (www.earsandgears.com) which is very convenient since it's right in my basement so I can record on my pajamas (isn’t that convenient?).

 

Because of its simple nature, this album will be feasible at a very reasonable cost. However it will be possible thanks to the support of some friends and family who will be sponsoring most of the songs. I have already recorded many of the songs and hopefully I will be releasing it in July or August of this year. I can’t wait to share it with all of you!

 

My main concern is that all of you will understand that the premise of this solo album is both to (finally!) share some of my original music with you and also to use it as therapy for myself (if I didn’t start recording now I was gonna go crazy!). What I mean is that I want to make it clear that my priority is, and will continue to be,  the Gregorio Uribe Big Band and in the Fall I intend to put all of my effort in raising the funds to record our first big band album.

 

So anyway, from now on I’ll keep you posted on how the recording is going with some videos and blog entries.

 

 Here’s a first video of me recording guitar for one of the tunes…more to come soon.

 

Thank you all for your constant support.

 

 

 

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Mexican Medley at Zinc Bar

Check out Karina, George and Hugo on our "CINCO DE MAYO" celebration at Zinc Bar! It was a blast.

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Happy Hour all night TONIGHT! (party/hang/open mic)

Dear friends and musicians,

"Happiness is contagious" is the slogan for the Happy Post Project which is collecting "Post-its" from all over the world where people from completely different backgrounds draw or write what makes them happy.

Well, tonight their are having their first New York happiness celebration and it would be great to see you all there to share and spread happiness. For those of you who play and instrument should bring it and perform whatever you like, however you like and for as long as you like! They will be providing a PA system, a 6-channel mixer and a mic and of course you'll get a few free drinks.

So here's the info and come by to have a good time...NO COVER!

The event is ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!    May 14th at 7pm - 12midnite 411 Gallery 411 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 (D N R 9th St. / F G 4th Av)  (2 3 4 5 B Q Atlantic Av)

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Tonight at Fat Cat + Video Featuring Hugo's cumbia!

We play at Fat Cat tonight and here's a video from Hugo Moreno's feature a few days ago at Zinc Bar. We're definitely playing it again tonight!!!

Here are the details. See you there!

Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Fat Cat

Date: Saturday May 7th (TONIGHT!)

Time: 7pm - 9:30pm

Location: Fat Cat

               75 Christopher Street

               New York, NY

Cover: $3 ONLY!!

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GUBB Tomorrow at Fat Cat (Saturday May 7th 7pm - 9:30pm)

If you missed our show last night at Zinc Bar you can check us out tomorrow (Saturday May 7th) at Fat Cat for only $3! See you there:

REMEBER TO WEAR A FUNKY TIE!

Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ FAT CAT

Date: Saturday May 7th

Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Venue: Fat Cat

            75 Christopher Street

            New York, NY (West Village)

Cover: ONLY $3!

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GUBB @ Zinc Bar for "CINCO DE MAYO" - Special feature: Hugo Moreno's original Cumbia!

We're back at Zinc Bar for our monthly show the first Thursday of every month, and this time it happens to coincide with "CINCO DE MAYO"! So since we have three multi-talented Mexicans in the band (Karina, George and Hugo) we're gonna give you a little taste of Mexico at some point during the night by this "cuates".

For this occasion we are having a very special feature by our trumpet player Hugo Moreno from El Paso, Tex as! Hugo will be performing one of his original Cumbias which he has arranged for our big band....this is really exiting and I promise you don't wanna miss it.

Finally, last time we asked everyone to wear tie and we had a great outcome so from now on WEAR A TIE TO OUR SHOWS TO SHOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE OUR MUSIC!! (Do not to worry...this is not formal, just wear it loosely and the crazier the tie the better!...we specially love how girls look with these!)

 

Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Zinc Bar for "CINCO DE MAYO!"

 

DATE: Thursday, May 5th

TIME: 10pm - 1am

LOCATION: Zinc Bar

                 82 W 3rd Street

                 New York, NY

COVER: $10

FACEBOOK EVENT: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=192367060807376

 

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Legendary Eddie Palmieri speaks about the elimination of the Latin Jazz Category from the Grammys

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GUBB's Marcelo Woloski becomes and endorser for world's leading percussion company!!!

Last week our dear percussionist and composer Marcelo Woloski become an endorser for LP (Latin Percussion - www.lpmusic.com), the world's leading manufacturer of percussion instruments! Marcelo we are honored to have you in the band...you deserve this and much more!

Check out Marcelo's YOUTUBE channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/mwoloski1

 

 

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The "Latin Jazz" category has been eliminated from the GRAMMYS! Sign this petition so that it gets reinstated:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/latinjazzatthegrammys/

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Fundacion ALMA & NYU this Thursday! - PLEASE SHARE WITH ANYONE INTERESTED IN MUSIC EDUCATION

I am a proud member of "Fundacion ALMA" (www.funacionalma.org) which is an organization for the advancement of children in Latin America and the Caribbean trhough Music and Arts. Together with NYU's Center for Latin American Studies we will be hosting a very interesting event this Thursday April 14th. This will be a great oportunity for anyone interested in Music Education:

 

EVENT: Youth Social Inclusion via Music

DATE: Thursday April 14

TIME:1:00pm - 3:00pm

LOCATION: King Juan Carlos Center @ New York University, 53 Washington Square South,Room 527

FACEBOOK LINK: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=162974560425013

Fundación ALMA and NYU’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies co-host a talk by Organization of American States Music Program Coordinator Mariano Vales entitled Youth Social Inclusion via Music. The OAS music program is geared towards contributing to the reduction of risk factors that result in violent behavior and school dropout. Mr. Vales will give an overview of the program and how it incorporates OAS principles su...ch as democracy, participation and peace as part of its implementation in Haiti, Jamaica and St. Lucia. He will share lessons learned and future plans, and will open up the discussion around the subject of music education as a tool in combatting youth violence and in reducing school dropout rates.

Discussion questions will expand on the above topics and include questions such as:
How is music education an effective tool to reduce youth violence?
Why Classical music instead of contemporary / popular music?
Is a written method necessary for the replication of this type of program?

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Wear a funky tie for our show tonight at Zinc Bar (Special Guest band: CUMBIAGRA!)

So tonight is THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH which means we're playing at Zinc Bar! And we have a special guest band: CUMBIAGRA so don't miss it.

Another new thing we wanna do is ask everyone to WEAR A TIE (bringht, funky, serious, pu-it-on-your-head..whatever!) so you match the Gregorio Uribe Big Band's look!...dont worry you can wear it loosely and GIRLS: you'll look so cute!..you know you want to!

 

Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Zinc Bar - Special Guest: CUMBIAGRA!

DATE: Thursday April 7th

TIME: 10PM - 1AM

LOCATION: Zinc Bar

                   82 West 3rd Stree

                   New York, NY

COST: $10

 

About Cumbiagra (www.cumbiagra.com):

Cumbiagra is a Brooklyn, New York-based collective of musicians dedicated to making the dance floor happen. Since their creation in the summer of 2008, Cumbiagra has been hosting legendary dance parties throughout New York’s Lower East Side, Brooklyn,
Mexico and beyond. A typical Cumbiagra set might start with a slow, dirty cumbia, dip into a kinky reggae, then explode into a scorching merengue-ska, or a sexy salsa, before returning to their infectious cumbia style. Whatever they are playing, it is sure to please.

 

 

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Funding for African-American and Latino Composers under 32 years old in New York

Attention African-American and Latino Composers under 32 years old in New York! This is a great oportunity to fund your music:

http://www.meetthecomposer.org/vanlier

 

Van Lier Fellowships

Next deadline: April 11, 2011
The Edward and Sally Van Lier Fund of the New York Community Trust provides support for talented, culturally diverse young people who are seriously dedicated to a career in the arts. Meet The Composer administers the Van Lier Fellowship on behalf of the Van Lier Fund of the New York Community Trust.

The purpose of the Fellowship is to provide financial support for young composers in the early stages of their careers, working in any style of music or sound art. Funds can be used for any purpose including the creation of new work, the purchasing of music/tech equipment, travel, or research and development.

The Fellowship is open to African-American and Latino composers thirty-two years of age or younger. The applicant must be a full-time resident of New York City (any borough) and show financial need. The applicant must not be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the time of application (i.e. no students). The one-year fellowship award is $7,000. Additional monetary support will be provided if the composer develops and participates in an educational outreach program with students and/or youth groups.

For more information contact:
Scott Winship, Program Manager, ext. 102 or swinship@meetthecomposer.org
Lorna Krier, Program and Events Coordinator, ext. 113 or lkrier@meetthecomposer.org
Emily Bookwalter, Program Assistant, ext. 110 or ebookwalter@meetthecomposer.org

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Our friends from CUMBIAGRA will be opening GUBB show at Zinc Bar - this Thursday

As the Cumbia movement in New York City keeps growing, different bands with different approaches to this infectious rhythm begin collaborating and creating a solid Cumbia scene. The Gregorio Uribe Big Band, which performs the first Thursday of every month as Zinc Bar in the G reenwich Village, has announced that they will invite Brooklyn-based funky Cumbia-band Cumbiagra to open their show this Thursday April 7th. With a total of four members that look like they just came back from a day at the beach, Cumbiagra provides a contrast with Gregorio Uribe’s 16-piece ensemble and it’s jazz-influenced arrangements, but they have two things in common: they both love Cumbia and they’re both masters of at making the dance floor happen.

Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Zinc Bar - Special Guest: CUMBIAGRA!

DATE: Thursday April 7th

TIME: 10PM - 1AM

LOCATION: Zinc Bar

                   82 West 3rd Stree

                   New York, NY

COST: $10

About Cumbiagra (www.cumbiagra.com):

Cumbiagra is a Brooklyn, New York-based collective of musicians dedicated to making the dance floor happen. Since their creation in the summer of 2008, Cumbiagra has been hosting legendary dance parties throughout New York’s Lower East Side, Brooklyn,
Mexico and beyond. A typical Cumbiagra set might start with a slow, dirty cumbia, dip into a kinky reggae, then explode into a scorching merengue-ska, or a sexy salsa, before returning to their infectious cumbia style. Whatever they are playing, it is sure to please.

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Photo from las friday's "Cumbia Meeting"

From left to right (back row) 3-year-old Nicolas Mayor on drums!!, Pablo Mayor from Folklore Urbano,  Victor Cruz from Achuira and GUBB, Benjamin Willis from Moneco, Brian Glashow from Cumbiagra, Alejandro Florez, Anna Mayor from Folklore Urbano, Hugo Moreno from GUBB and Jarana Beat, Freddy Castiblanco from Terraza Cafe. (front row) Gregorio Uribe, Camilo Plazas, Brian Lazarus from Cumbiagra.

Here's a picture of the Cumbia Meeting we had last Friday at Terraza. It was a great way for different bands to get familiar with each other's work and I'm shore great collaborations will come from that!

 

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GUBB's, Jonathan Powell with Saturday Night Live band!

Jonathan Powell, trumpet player of the Gregorio Uribe Big Band, performed last night as part of the Saturday Night Live band. Congratulations Jonathan!

Check out hiswebsite: www.jonathanpowell.net

 

 

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New York Cumbia Scene gets together to take things to the next level!!

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Something's cooking folks!!!

 

News Release

 

For Immediate Release

 

New York Cumbia Scene gets together to take things to the next level 

 

EVENT: New York Cumbia Meeting

DATE: Friday April 1^st, 2011

TIME: 5pm – 7pm

PLACE: Terraza 7 Train Cafe

             40-19 Gleane Street

    Queens, NY 11373

COST: Free

 

New York, March 28th, 2011 – At 5pm this Friday April 1^st New York-based Cumbia bandleaders, DJ’s, promoters, music labels, journalist, videographers, bloggers, and Conusers will be meeting at Terraza Train Café (www.terrazacafe.com) to discuss ways of working together to expand the already existing Cumbia-movement in New York City and around the world. The guest list includes bandleaders and members of New York-based Cumbia Bands such as Cumbiagra (www.cumbiagra.com), Chicha Libre (www.myspace.com/chichalibre), Folklore Urbano (www.folkloreurbano.com), Achuira (www.myspace.com/achuira), Gregorio Uribe Big Band (www.gregoriouribebigband.com), La Cumbiamba Eneye (www.lacumbiambany.com) and Maku Sound System (www.myspace.com/makusoundsystem). Olivier Conan from Barbes Records (www.barbesrecords.com) and Pablo Mayor from Chonta Records (www.myspace.com/chontarecords) will also be present.

 

Jean Bernabe from “Que Bajo?” (www.myspace.com/quebajoparty) and DJ’s Geko Jones (www.myspace.com/gekojones) and Uproot Andy (www.myspace.com/andygillis) have also been invited to this meeting.

 

The Cumbia craze in New York has already been around for a few years. Weather it is traditional Colombian folklore, “Cumbia Amazonica”, Electro-Cumbia or any other form of it, people from all over the world have been dancing to this beat in all of the NYC boroughs. This Friday for the first time all of these Cumbia-subcategories come together for a friendly interaction, networking and brainstorming. This meeting will not include live music but it will be a great way of getting to know many of the people involved in the scene.

Journalist Nuria Net, former editor of Remzcla.com, has already shed light on this Cumbia wave in her article on the Daily News:  “Cumbia Revolution Grows in Brooklyn” (See article: http://nydn.us/hNLVNr)

 

If you have never danced Cumbia, do not be surprised if you find yourself dancing to this infectious Cumbia beat very soon!

 

Contact Info: Gregorio Uribe / gregorio@gregoriouribe.com / 617-504-4167

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Cumbia TONIGHT with Cumbiagra at Terraza!

Playing with Cumbiagra TONIGHT at Terraza in Queens. No cover! Come out.

 

Cumbiagra LIVE at Terraza 7 Train Café

Time	Today at 10:30pm - Tomorrow at 1:30am
Location	Terraza 7 Train Café 40-19 Gleane Street Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
Created By	Cumbiagra
More Info	Yes that's right Cumbiagra Heads, We're once again hitting up the hippest Queens, latin hot spot Terraza! Come on out to enjoy our hypnotic, seductive grooves and refreshing Terraza drinks!!

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Skectches On a Napkin - Another New York anecdote

Tonight, as I was playing boleros at Cafe Español in the Village, I looked to the bar and there was a gentleman standing up staring at me while sketching something.  Twenty mintes later when I took a break and went to the bar, I saw what he had drawn with a black pen and red wine on a cloth napkin:

He was generous enough to give it to me and he told me great stories about the times when he painted The Count Basie Big Band, Duke Ellington, Tom Jobim and dozens more. This artist's name is Wayne Enrud (www.wayneensrud.com) and although he's been around for a while, he has the spirit of a teenager.

Thank you Wayne for such a unique presenrt. I will cherish it.

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Alex Alvear and Mango Blue - AMAZING NEW ALBUM!

Since I heard this album it became one of my favorites ever! I'm a friend and huge fan of Alex Alvear and his music. This Boston-based Ecuatorian bass player, singer and composer has a perfect blend a "tumbao" and hard latin groove with fresh and modern harmonies and arrangements...a true inspiration for me and something to aim for with my music. This band features amazing musicians at the top of their game, many of which I have the pleasure of knowing personally. And guess who's on timbales? The one and only, the drummer for the Gregorio Uribe Big Band, the master of groove: Karina Colis!!!

I highly recommend you buy this CD right now because its a rare jewel and you'll enjoy it weather you wanna dance to it or listen to it while you snap clave with your fingers. (Only $10)

http://alexalvearandmangoblue.bandcamp.com/album/mango

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Gregorio Uribe Big Band @ Fat Cat - TOMORROW 7pm - ONLY $3!!!

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