The North American Accordion Collaborative is thrilled to announce that on March 16, 2017, it is sponsoring its first ever event in the Los Angeles area: “An Evening of Latin Jazz Accordion Music” featuring jazz accordionists Gabe Hall-Rodriques and Frank Petrilli backed by an A-list rhythm section of players from around the world.

Gabe Hall-Rodriques, an award winning accordionist, has performed across the United States and Brazil. While in Brazil Gabe performed at venues including Mingus Restaurant, Aujord’hui Café, Retalhos Restaurante, Casa da Cachorro Preto, and the Music Conservatory of Pernambuco and was featured on two albums, Wallace Seixa’s Seguindo em Frente and Daniel Podsk’s Relembrando PE.

Frank Petrilli, the protégé of the legendary Frank Marocco, has also performed across the nation and at major events in Italy and Russia. In addition to playing with his own trio, he has performed with such renowned artists as guitarist John Chiodini. As Pat Senator of the Los Angeles Vibrato Jazz Club says, “…Petrilli gives new life to the accordion with impeccable phrasing and a smooth, fluid style.”

The venue for this exciting event is White Oaks Music and Arts, 17646 Sherman Way, Lake Balboa, CA 91406; March 16, 2017; at 8:00 pm. Tickets: $15 available at the door. No advanced ticket sales.

For further information: contact@thenaac.org