Jazz Musician Arturo Sandoval to Sign His CD 'Rumba Palace' at Borders(R) Silver Spring Store

Jazz Musician Arturo Sandoval to Sign His CD 'Rumba Palace' at Borders(R) Silver Spring Store

 ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ --    Who:     A protege of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo            Sandoval has since evolved into one of the world's most            acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugel horn as well as            a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. His playing            can be heard on Dave Grusin's soundtrack for "Havana," the "Mambo            Kings" soundtrack with his Grammy-nominated composition "Mambo            Caliente," "The Perez Family" soundtrack and the Kennedy Center's            ballet "Pepito's Story" choreographed by Debbie Allen. Sandoval            has been awarded four Grammy Awards, six Billboard Awards and an            Emmy Award, the latter for composing the underscore of the HBO            movie based on his life, "For Love or Country" starring Andy            Garcia. His latest CD is "Rumba Palace."    What:    Sandoval signs copies of his latest CD, "Rumba Palace."    When:    Saturday, September 8 at 7 p.m.    Where:   Borders            8518 Fenton Street            Silver Spring, MD 20910            (301) 585-0550    Why:     In conjunction with Sandoval's headlining performance at the            Silver Spring Jazz Festival, fans have the special opportunity to            personally meet Sandoval and obtain a signed copy of "Rumba            Palace." Borders is excited to welcome Sandoval to the Silver            Spring store.    Media   Contact: Media interested in attending this event should contact Dalia            Goldgor at (202) 466-2152 or at dgoldgor@bordersgroupinc.com.             Media interested in learning more about Borders should contact            Kolleen O'Meara at (734) 477-1224 or at            komeara@bordersgroupinc.com.    About Borders Group, Inc.  

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