Ricky Peterson Graces the Santa Fe Stage!
The incredible Ricky Peterson wowed all in attendance Monday, August 9th with an impromptu “sit in” with Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns at the Palms in Las Vegas. Ricky blew the roof off the place, singing and playing on “Take My Heart Away”, among several other tunes in the band’s 90 minute set. One thing is for sure: both the band and the audience will not soon forget the evening. What a truly remarkable musical experience. Thanks to Ricky for bringing the Peterson healing to the Santa Fe stage!
A little bit about Ricky (from RickyPeterson.com)
A life long Minnesotan whose sound has always focused on a characteristically “Minneapolis” sound, Ricky Peterson is best known for his now 20 year association with saxophone legend David Sanborn and for having, produced, written and played keyboards for Prince on and off since his early days on the Twin Cities scene (perhaps most notably producing and arranging the song “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World”).
Playing on David Sanborn records since the mid 80’s, he ensembled with and produced Sanborn on “Songs from the Night Before” and Prince on “Gold”, “Emancipation”, “Crystal Ball”. Peterson also played a big part in writing and producing George Benson’s “That’s Right” CD.
This is just the icing on a career whose associations (either live or in the studio) read like a diverse pop and jazz trivia encyclopedia: Bonnie Raitt, , Billy Joel, Anita Baker, James Taylor, Mavis Staples, Joe Sample, Sting, Sergio Mendes, Brian Wilson, Ben Sidran, Rodger Waters, Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Phil Upchurch, Jimmy Buffet, Fine Young Cannibals, Steve Miller Band, GoGos, Paula Abdul, Boz Scaggs, Dave Koz, Lalah Hathaway, Sheryl Crow, Jonathon Butler, Bruce Willis, The Jets, Jermaine Jackson, Rhythm Syndicate, Chaka Khan, Robben Ford, Howard Hewett, Larry Graham, Tuck & Patti and John Mayer.
Here are a few more pictures from the performance on August 9th.
(Major props to our brother Bobby Gladd for the photography)
Santa Fe is Live Every Monday Night!
The Healing continues! Santa Fe And The Fat City Horns continue their Monday night healing once again, with performances every Monday night at The Palms. The entire group is excited to be back at the very same venue where they recorded their second release, “Let The Healing Begin”, and begin a new chapter in the Santa Fe legacy.
As always, get there early, as the room will no doubt fill to capacity before the 10:30 PM downbeat. Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns is looking forward to seeing you all again, as well as sharing an evening of great music, energy and fun with it’s friends and fans. See you soon!
Santa Fe & FCH Headlining The Gene Harris Jazz Festival!
We are proud to announce that Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns are headliners at the 13th annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival in Boise, Idaho! The Festival runs April 22nd through the 24th, 2010. Santa Fe will perform on Friday, the 23th at 7:30 pm.
From the Festival’s website:
Every year the festival offers a myriad of jazz experiences for jazz lovers and students including evening headliner concerts, jazz club concerts, educational clinics and workshops, and school jazz ensemble performances.
We place a strong emphasis on presenting world-class jazz artists, performing in diversity of jazz styles; from Mainstream Swing and Bebop, to Funk and Fusion, mixed with the fiery Latin world of the Samba and Salsa Jazz.
Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns are honored and proud to be included in this incredible event. Schedule of performances is below, more information can be found at http://www.geneharris.org
Gene Harris Legacy Concert – $50
The Monty Alexander Trio
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Stueckle Sky Center RR Ranch Club
Table Seating–Light Snacks Provided–No-Host Bar Available
7 pm Concert, Doors Open 6:15 pm
FREE VIP Parking Stadium SSC Entrance
Headliner’s Concert — $20 / $35 *
Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns
opening Diverse
Friday, April 23, 2010
BSU Student Union Simplot Grand Ballroom
7:30 pm Concert, Doors Open 7:00 pm
FREE Lincoln Garage Parking
Headliner’s Concert – $20 / $35 *
Doug Beavers’ Latin Jazz Orchestra
opening Gabriel Alegria’s Afro-Peruvian Sextet
BSU Student Union Simplot Grand Ballroom
7:30 pm Concert, Doors Open 7:00 pm
FREE Lincoln Garage Parking
** Premium = no-reserve, center seating — General = no-reserve, perimeter seating
Campus Jazz Club Concerts — $20
Diverse, Anschell/Jensen Duo, New Trio Plus
Friday April 23, 2010
BSU Student Union Lookout Room (21&Over–Beer and Wine Available)
BSU Student Union Jordan Ballrooms A and D (All Ages)
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm FREE Lincoln Garage Parking
Campus Jazz Club Concerts — $20
Gabriel Alegria’s Afro-Peruvian Sextet, Anschell/Jensen Duo, New Trio Plus
Saturday April 24, 2010
BSU Student Union Lookout Room (21&Over–Beer and Wine Available)
BSU Student Union Jordan Ballrooms A and D (All Ages)
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm FREE Lincoln Garage Parking
Jerry Lopez’ “Negrita” CD Now Available!
Due to popular demand, a limited number of Jerry Lopez’ solo cd, “Negrita“ have been pressed.
Originally released in 2002, “Negrita“ contains 14 tracks written by Jerry along with Jamie Hosmer, Bill Champlin, Pat Caddick, Clint Holmes, and many others. Guest musicians include Bill Champlin, Ronnie Foster, Jay Graydon, and many more.
“Negrita“ will be available at the “Santa Fe Superstore” on Monday nights during their Tropicana performances.
Pick one up soon, they won’t last long!
Two guest artists join Santa Fe at the Tropicana
Amanda Corvini
Guest artist Carlos Reyes: An amazing musician and entertainer joins us on stage for ONE FREE SHOW. 10:30PM. He blew the roof off of the joint last time he joined us at The Palms, and it was a show to remember!
Also joining us on stage is Amanda Corvini the young lady that recently graduated from Berklee College of Music and made her debut on our stage playing baritone sax a couple of years ago at The Palms. Good times and healings to be had!
Following the Santa Fe & Fat City Horns show, entertainment by Matt Johnson’s Las Vegas Super Band, an 18-piece big band that Swings hard!!
Don’t forget that Jerry Lopez and a few of the other Santa Fe guys are playing Wednesday night at the Bootlegger Bistro in Las Vegas!! Music starts at 10:00pm
Let The Healing Begin…
Andy Ebon
CEO of SOul
