THE Jazz Club is pleased to present Carlitos Medrano’s The Viñales Project. Born and raised in Cuba, Carlitos Medrano came to the US after having trained with one of Cuba's most famous congueros, Jose Luis “Changuito” Quintana. While in Cuba, he played extensively with some of Havana's best known Latin Jazz and Salsa groups, and since coming to the US has played with many of the Bay Area's finest Latin groups. After extensive participation in various musical groups, Carlitos decided to start his own project with local Bay Area musicians; Latin Jazz performed by The Viñales Project where he debuts his musical talents through original songwriting and composition. The fundamental characteristics of this project are the fusions of Afro-Cuban roots influenced by word music.
