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<\/a><\/p>\nSenor Chenault returns to the Tiki Oasis with an all-new Exotica presentation.\u00a0 This time with a Latin twist!\u00a0 You will learn about Exotica\u2019s success in the pop world as well as the significant Latin Jazz artists that helped shape the genre.\u00a0 Join us as we go south of the border with George Shearing, Cal Tjader, Jack Costanzo, and Eddie Cano.\u00a0 As Jeff exclaims:\u00a0 “Exotica music and Latin-Jazz share such a close relationship, that sometimes the only difference is the bird calls.”
\nAs an added bonus Jeff will host a Q & A session with legendary percussionist Jack Costanzo<\/strong>.\u00a0 One of Hollywood’s greatest session players.\u00a0\u00a0 Jack aka\/ “Mr. Bongo” has had an illustrious career that spans over 60 years and counting!\u00a0 Besides his own albums Jack has recorded with Stan Kenton, Billy May, Perez Prado, Pete Rugolo and Xavier Cugat to name just a few.\u00a0 The Tiki Oasis is honored to have such a distinguished guest. Join us as we bust out the bongos!<\/p>\nJeff Chenault is a Music Historian, Writer and Exotica DJ.\u00a0 He is also a staff writer for Tiki Magazine and is currently producing a series of rare Exotica music for Dionysus Records.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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