Tres Compadres Concert with Flamenco Dancer

Tres Compadres is a modern flamenco ensemble that explores the boundaries of flamenco and fusion while embracing the elements of tradition that make this genre of music such an incredible art form. Inspired by such notable artists as Paco de Lucia, Gerardo Nunez, Tomatito, and Vicente Amigo, Tres Compadres continues the legacy of seeking new ways of applying musical growth to an old tradition. The concept behind the songs recorded on Que Pasa was to reflect the ensemble as a unit. This is not your typical "musicians back up guitarist" flamenco cd. Fast paced unison lines, thoughtful melodies, and complex rhythms interjected with virtuoso solos are featured throughout by all members of the ensemble. The band tackles such flamenco song forms (palos) as buleria, rumba, solea por buleria, tangos, tarantas, and solea. Tres Compadres shows its' jazzy side on Fandangos, does a Latin inspired version of Chick Corea's Armandos Rumba, and puts a world music edge to the Cat Steven's classic Longer Boats. Guitarist Chris Mood attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he acquired both his Bachelors and Masters degree in music. An avid performer Chris Mood has been entertaining audiences throughout the tristate area since the early 90's. In the mid 90's Chris toured the college circuit with a jazz ensemble performing at various colleges and festivals along the east coast. Chris has performed in a multitude of settings including T.V., live radio broadcasts, recording sessions, and theater productions. Throughout his musical career Chris Mood has always valued and set time aside for music education and has taught high school, summer music programs, and at various private institutions. A student of the legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius, Frank Cooks' talents have led him around the country performing with such notable talents as bebop saxophonist Ritchie Cole and the Isley Brothers. Besides retaining a hectic performance schedule, Frank also works as a producer/session player and has authored 6 instructional/educational books on playing bass. Dave Sherick is a graduate of the Temple school of music and has received government grants to travel and study with musicians from Cuba and Spain. Dave's reputation as an exquisite percussionist keeps him performing regularly throughout Philadelphia and New York and can often be heard performing with the band "Latin Fiesta". In 2002 PBS shot a short documentary on Dave and his 1 man band percussion show. Newest member Tim Shay is also a graduate of the Temple school of music. Tim Shay is a talented multiinstrumentalist (flute, sax, piano, clarinet) who prior to joining the Compadres performed with the Philadelphia based jazzfunk band The Electric Jellyfish, opening up for national recording artists at concerts and festivals along the east coast. www.myspace.com/trescompadresband General Admission $16.00