Percussionist, composer, and bandleader John Santos has achieved iconic status in the history of Afro-Latin jazz and folkloric music in the Bay Area. He talks with host Derk Richardson about his multicultural San Francisco roots, his musical journey, and his “Tribute to the Masters” concert, Saturday, April 27, as part of the In the Moment series at Oaktown Jazz, with the John Santos Quartet.
In the second hour: newly issued music from 30 years ago by Frank Harris and Maria Marquez, plus new music by Jenny Lewis, Vasen, Michael Chapman, and Mekons, and more.