DAFNIS PRIETO Wins $500,000 MacArthur Foundation “Genius Awardsâ€
September 20th, 2011
Dafnis Prieto performing last year with his Proverb Trio at the Crocodile as presented by the Earshot Jazz Festival 2010
It was announced today that jazz percussionist and composer Dafnis Prieto has been awarded a $500,000 so called “Genius Awardsâ€Â by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
When the 25 year old Cuban born percussionist Dafnis Prieto’s arrived on the New York scene back in 1999 it sent shock waves throughout the jazz world. His subsequent years of performing, composing and recording have gone a long way toward cementing his place as one of the world’s preeminent percussionists. If fact, many believe he is revolutionizing the art of drumming. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation just might be among those who believe this.
Jimmie Vaughan
September 2nd, 2011
Last month Jimmie Vaughan played a lengthy raucous set at The Triple Door. I aad never seen him play and was blown away by his playing. He was commanding and soulful and I love his hair. Older brother to Stevie Ray Vaughan and first guitar teacher is still teaching people how to play the electric guitar with attitude.
