MUSIC

Hispanic Heritage month runs from September 15 to October 12, but, in Jamaica Plain, we celebrate the Hispanic Heritage everyday! On Sunday, October 21, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. vocalist and song-writer Maura Mendoza, with Jeremy Quick, guitar, will present a program of popular Latin-jazz and Pop music, uniquely arranged for the pairing of jazz guitar and soaring vocals, at the Loring-Greenough House, 12 South St, Jamaica Plain MA, as part of the Sunday Afternoon at the ‘Greenough House parlor concert series.

The Sunday Afternoon at the ‘Greenough House series, beginning its 13th season, recreates the atmosphere of 18th and 19th century “musical afternoons” in the 1760 Loring-Greenough House, twice monthly, October to May. Tickets are available at the door: donation $15 ($10 seniors, students and JPTC members). Space is limited; reservations are suggested—call 617-524-3158 or email lghouseconcerts@aim.com.

Meet the artist Maura and Jeremy at afternoon tea featuring Caribbean delicacies, following the program.

Maura Mendoza: Maura started her musical training when she was 14 years old in El Salvador and later in Panama. She attended college in Havana, Cuba and Mexico City. Her background includes musical theater, acting, and dance. After moving to the US and launching her career as a solo singer, Maura has played many local venues exploring rock, jazz, acoustic, and pop music. She performs regularly in the Boston area, blending her Latin roots in music with local jazz musicians. For more information, visit www.MauraMendoza.com.

Jeremy Quick: As a Boston-based musician, Jeremy has performed nationally and internationally with a wide variety of musical projects. From Rock and Pop to Jazz and Groove, Jeremy has contributed his unique sound to many different groups. Recently he has been performing with a number of different duo combinations including Guitar & Drums, Guitar & Bass, and Guitar & Vocals. While he enjoys playing guitar for a wide variety of bands, Jeremy also finds time to compose and tour with his original project: The JQTrio. For more information, visit www.Jeremyquick.com.

Built in 1760, the Loring-Greenough House, a local landmark listed on the Massachusetts and National Registers of Historic Places, is located at 12 South Street (at the Civil War Monument) in Jamaica Plain, MA. It is owned and managed by the non-profit Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club, Inc. as a historic house museum and site for art and music presentations. The Loring-Greenough House is wheelchair accessible. For more information on the Loring-Greenough House, see www.loring-greenough.org.