Chevere

This group has been together since 1975,and surprisingly only recorded one CD, Secret Dream, in 2005. They owe it to their public for a 2nd disc. Let's hope it happens soon.

Their appearance at The Gorton culminated John Moulder's Chi-town Jazz series that was organized to raise funds for several Chicago Area charities. This event also ended Gorton's 22nd "Cabin Fever Jazz Season."

This nine-piece band was founded by drummer Alejo Poveda with Grammy Award winner keyboardist and harmonica player Howard Levy orchestrating the on stage activities.

Highlights of this concert included Levy's "El Cojo" which resulted in three young ladies rising to their feet to dance the "samba" during this spirited number. During the second set, bassist Eric Hochberg favored the audience with vocals on the blues-tinged "Telegram of Love". That was a pleasant surprise seeing a different side of this fine bassist.

They concluded this fine afternoon of Latin sounds the the title track from the CD, "Secret Dream." Percussion section of Ruben Alvarez and Joe Rendon were featured. Trumpeter Mark Ohlsen produced a unique sound as he blew into the valves of his instrument.

Although they don't perform together often enough, those in attendance at the Gorton were very appreciative of this first class band.

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