Long Beach Jazz Search Competition named Long John Oliva “Latin Jazz Artist of the Year” and the AC (Afro-Cuban) Project “Latin Jazz Artists of the Year” (2003, 2004). Lucumi 20th Anniversary Collector’s Box Set” is in the works. Set to be released in 2023 (date to be announced), “Lucumi” will expose Long John Oliva’s music to a new generation of listeners and hopefully, lead to a renewed interest and appreciation of Oliva’s body of work.

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Drummer/percussionist in Chicago specializing in Afro-Cuban, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Rock, Funk, Classical, and more. Email eric.pancer@pobox.com or (312)373-0037.

Contact us at 312.373.0037 or solar.ensemble.chicago@gmail.com

We are available for hire and look forward to working with you to add live music to your club, restaurant, wedding reception, street festival, or any other event. We also can expand our lineup to include vocalists and other instrumentalists.

Contact us to chat about how we can help make your event a success!

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