The Desde La Bahía Calendar is now in its fourth Edition. The calendar began as a way of acknowledging the many musicians who have dedicated their lives to Salsa and Latin jazz. I began collecting birthdays and working with photographers and musicians to gather images reflecting the vibrancy and history of our resident artists. Today, the calendar has one of the largest collections of Latin musician’s birthdays anywhere.
In this 2007 DLB Calendar we expand our horizons recognizing Latin music greats from New York City. Nueva York has had a strong influence on the Bay Area going back to the 1940s-50s when Tito Puente and Machito inspired dancers and musicians performing for dances at Sweet‘s Ballroom in Oakland. There are also the many New Yorkers who relocated here bringing their music and culture with them.
The 2007 DLB Calendar includes vintage photos of Manny Oquendo, Charlie Palmieri, Mongo Santamaria, Vicentico Valdes, Willie Bobo, Ray Barretto, Joe Cuba, Carmen Miranda, Tito Rodroguez, Joe Loco, Pete Terrace, Luis Kant, Pete Terrace, Eddie Palmieri, La Lupe. High quality paper, the pictures are suitable for framing.
DESDE LA BAHIA CALENDAR 2006
2006: Includes vintage photos of the Julio Gutierrez Orchestra with Walfredo De Los Reyes, Carlos Federico, The Pachuco Boogie Boys, Tito Puente, Armando Peraza, Jose Fajardo, Cal Tjader, Orquesta Anacaona with Graciela, Merced Gallegos Orchestra, Chino Pozo, Delia Martinez, Miguelito Valdes.
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2005: The first two calendars featured the photographs of Peter Maiden. The subjects for 2005 include The Franco Bro., Son Borkua, Julio Bravo, Edgardo Cambon, Micheal Spiro, Wayne Wallace, Luis Medina, Pete Escovedo, Orquesta D'Soul, Benny Velarde, Marco Diaz, Michelle Goerlitz, Roger Glen, Eduardo Herrera, Carlos Caro.
2004: This debut calendar includes Anthony Blea, Conga Summit, Jesus Diaz & QBA, Chata Gutierrez, Orestes Vilato, Orquesta America, Louie Romero & Mazacote, Barbara Valledares, Avance, Dr. Loco, John Calloway, John Santos, Manny Martinez, Fito Reinoso.
