The international group MazAzul, made up of musicians from Canada, Mexico and France, sold out tickets for its performance at the Ángela Peralta Theater, offering an exciting Big Band Rock session.
Maestro Gordon Campbell, Director of the XV Season, expressed his enthusiasm for the musical program, highlighting that MazAzul is considered one of the best Big Band Rock.
Phil Neville, Director of the band, mentioned that rock and roll dominated music in the 50’s and that bands began to evolve in the 60’s, incorporating instruments such as trumpets, saxophones and percussion.
The concert started with Vehicle (1970) by the band The Ides of March, this song appeared in the movie Lock Up (1989) with Sylvester Stallone. This song was composed, in its entirety, by the band’s lead guitarist and vocalist Jim Peterik. Vehicle has to do with a girl named Karen, whom Jim drove to the modeling school she attended every day.
Rock and roll continued with Midnight Hour by Wilson Picket, Spinning Wheel by Blood Sweat & Tears, Can’t Get Next To You by Savoy Brown, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is by Chicago, one of the most successful bands in rock history, and more songs that have gone around the world composed by Stevie Wonder, Joe Cocker and John Mayer.
MazAzul is comprised of talented musicians, including Phil Neville (vocals and piano), Hernan Arias (bass), Omar Rios (drums), Armando Beltran (percussion), Gabriel Gaxiola Peraza (guitar), Harris Garcia Tirado (trumpet), Carlos Betanzos (saxophone), Alvaro Ojeda Kelly (trombone), Lori Davidson (vocals), Dania Gallardo (vocals) and Queenie (vocals).
Attendees enjoyed an unforgettable night of music, evoking an era of innovative musical ideas.
