BIG BAND | CCJO MEETS CHICAGO, FEATURING WALFREDO REYES JR.

Prepare to experience the music of the legendary band Chicago as you’ve never heard it before! In the late 1960s, Chicago Transit Authority exploded onto the music scene with an incredible sound that blended rock, funk, and, of course, jazz. Decades and numerous hits later, the group continues to be an important part of American popular culture. Joined by current Chicago drummer (just the third drummer in the band’s history!) and an absolute living legend in his own right, Walfredo Reyes Jr., CCJO will put its very own spin on classics like “Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4” and “Beginnings.” This show is guaranteed to make you smile!

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Opening Act: TBA

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Artist Profile: Walfredo Reyes Jr., drums

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Few drummers playing today can successfully combine the rich history of Latin, Afro-Cuban and World Percussion with the drum set. For Walfredo Reyes, Jr., fusing the two disciplines has been his driving passion. In fact, by blazing this path, Reyes has challenged the technical levels of his instrument. Born in Cuba, raised in Puerto Rico, and culminating his musical style in the U.S., Wally (Walfredo Jr.) learned the traditions from the master, his father Walfredo Sr. He married those principles with his love of the drum set, coming up with his own truly global rhythmic style. Simply put, Wally is able to sound like a drummer and a percussionist at the same time. Add blistering chops and a penchant for playing unusual patterns to the mix, and you have only a small idea of what this man can do.

 

Not surprisingly, this “one man percussion show” has gathered an impressive list of gigs over the years, including touring and / or recording with: Carlos Santana, Traffic, Steve Winwood, Jackson Browne, Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, David Lindley, Ricki Lee Jones, Richard Marx, Sergio Mendes, Smokey Robinson, Robbie Robertson, Joe Sample, Boz Scaggs, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Johnny Hallyday, Khaled, Lindsey Buckingham, Chicago and many others.

 

Because of his versatility, Walfredo is one of the most in demand musicians in the world today. He continues to expand his talents to recording, producing, composing, education, live performance, and touring.

 

Written by Rick Van Horn and pulled from walfredoreyesjr.com.

 

Walfredo is currently touring with the world renowned Classic Rock band, Chicago, playing drums. For more tour info visit: chicagotheband.com/tour

 

Learn more at walfredoreyesjr.com.