***$10 SUGGESTED DONATION*** ***PLEASE BRING CASH FOR MUSIC DONATIONS*** ***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!*** Elé Howell is a musical wonder - as a sideman - as a collaborator - as a leader. Tonite he leads this excellent ensemble featuring beloved NYC latin jazz icons, The Rodriguez Brothers — and Luques Curtis on bass. Elé Salif Howell - Drums Michael Rodriguez - Trumpet Robert Rodriguez - Piano Luques Curtis - Bass Born and raised in Northern California’s Bay Area, ELÉ SALIF HOWELL began drumming at age two. He studied with pianist Art Khu and in the Oaktown Jazz Workshops in Oakland. He apprenticed with drum master Lenny White and tours regularly with NEA Jazz Master saxophonist Gary Bartz and Ravi Coltrane. Elé has performed and recorded with Chief Adjuah(FKA Christian Scott), Brandee Younger, Weedie Braimah, Stanley Clarke, Alain Pérez, among others. His father, Richard Howell, has been a major influence and collaborator throughout his career. Elé continues to write his own music, perform regularly around the world, and teach.
