CESAR 830 is a rare recording that highlights the exceptional musical ensemble that pianist-bandleader Cesar Ascarrunz led during his years as a San Francisco nightclub entrepreneur.  With his Cesar's Latin All Stars, the house band at his venues Cesar's on Green Street and Cesar's Latin Palace in the Mission District, he forged this 1975 collaborative effort with Bob Thiele of Flying Dutchman Records and legendary jazz producer Teo Macero, who did Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" and Dave Brubeck's "Take Five."  CESAR 830 came out at the tail end of the Bay Area Latin rock boom almost 30 years ago and is an exceptional blend of Latino jazz rock fusion.  It featured great musicians who together made an album that was ahead of its time.  Now you can groove to the beats and sounds of Cesar's Latin All Stars on this compact disc re-issue of CESAR 830.  The superb re-mastering of the original album by legendary recording engineer Fred Catero gives a new digital spark to the date. In the long run this album stands as a testament to Cesar Ascarrunz, the self-taught pianist and personality who arrived here as an immigrant from Bolivia and worked his way up to running for SF Mayor numerous times.  As you listen to these jams recorded almost 30 years ago you will hear a music stretching out and representing a spirit of experimentation and creativity born out of flower power. You don't have to pull out the bell bottoms, beads and grow your hair long to fully enjoy this album; just turn it up and let the music take you away!

Jesse "Chuy" Varela

Music Director - KCSM JAZZ 91 - San Mateo, CA.

This CD is now available through Cesars Productions at $9.99 each. Contact us to order at:

Cesars Productions
91 Miguel Street
San Francisco, CA  94131-2605 USA
Phone: 415-821-1156
800-700-7507
Fax 415-970-0075