
Sunday Jazz Brunch
February 16 at Daleee
Pete Amahl Quartet
Tribute to John Coltrane
Featuring Kanoa Kaluhiwa on tenor sax
Steve Figueroa, keyboard; Asher Barreras, bass; Pete Amahl, drums
$15 / Members FREE
Doors & Brunch Service at 11:00
Music at NOON!
Four of new mexico's finest players… and the music of john Coltrane
John Coltrane's spiritual approach to the sax– paired with the propulsive rhythms of drummer, Elvin Jones, forever changed the face of jazz. Their influence flowed to everyone who followed… including Pete Amahl and Kanoa Kaluhiwa.
At 82, Pete Amahl is the undeniable grand master of New Mexico drummers. His colorfully driving, popping style propels the music forward while keeping the band grounded and relentlessly swinging. Over his long career Amahl has toured and worked with many of the
greats, including Mose Allison, Eddie Harris, Natalie Cole, Herb Ellis and many others.
Kanoa Kaluhiwqa is one of New Mexico’s most sought after saxophonists. His playing style is agile, powerful and warm– in three equal parts. You might feel a whiff of the Coltrane and Elvin influence when Amahl and Kanoa take the stage… while keyboard master, Steve Figueroa (Red Hot & Red) and swinging bassist Asher Barreras lay down a richly colorful background.​ Could be MAGIC!
Jazz happens here
The mountains. The mesa. And world-class jazz… year 'round.