The XVII edition of the “Chinto” Mendoza Jazz Festival will be held this Sunday, September 22, in the Historic Center of the city, on Reforma Avenue and José María Morelos Street, and will feature the participation of this musician from Baja California, a saxophonist, to whom homage is paid.
Organized by the Secretariat of Culture of Baja California, in the municipalities of Tijuana, Ensenada and Mexicali, the Festival in the capital of the State will feature a program of great jazz figures from the state, Mexico City and California.
Starting at 5:00 p.m. and in collaboration with Yo por mi Centro, the artistic program will be carried out with the presentation of artists such as Imperial Valley College Band, Jazz Squad Big Band, Chikis Mendoza, Azzul Monraz, Arinda Caballero, Jazztafunk and Desert Jazzers. As special guests, there will be performances by young talents such as Adelyn, Babe Mija and Vivis.
“I’m very happy to play at my Festival. Currently, I’m continuing with a very broad topic, which is musicography, learning various musical styles to continue offering what the public expects,” said Chinto Mendoza.
Regarding the new generations of jazz, he said that he sees them with great enthusiasm: “I see and hear many talents who put a lot of effort into it; jazz has its details, it’s as if we had to play something very sad and then something very happy. So, we play in different ways, with certain details where you can change style.”
Jacinto Mendoza Navarro was born on September 11, 1936 in Mexicali, Baja California, son of Carlos Fidencio Mendoza and Francisca Navarro. From the age of 5 he showed his musical taste, demonstrating his natural ability for music by playing the violin and other instruments, such as the saxophone at the age of seven, with the guidance of his father.
He continued his musical training with principles of musical theory, solfeggio and musical harmony; He was invited to work in the group of Mexican composer, singer and orchestra director Luis Alcaraz at the age of 22.
A year later, he continued his studies with Doctor of Music Francisco Argote Camacho. At the same time he worked in orchestras of important nightclubs in Mexico City, where he played with artists such as Celia Cruz, Alberto Vázquez, Agustín Lara, Olga Guillot, María Victoria, Manuel “El Loco” Valdez, Viruta and Capulina, among others.
His restlessness and ambition to learn led him to study Classical Harmony at the University of Chicago Illinois Conservatory, USA, finishing his studies in 1972.
Source: uniradiobaja
