Bassist Saul Sierra hones potent sound from mix of Latin flavors

It is a truth universally acknowledged among musicians that an unattached bass player in possession of considerable talent will not long be in want of a gig.

Born and raised in Mexico City and trained at Berklee College of Music in Boston on an academic scholarship, Saúl Sierra moved out to the Bay Area in 1999 and within weeks he’d connected with many of the top artists in Latin jazz, salsa, and Brazilian music.

For the next two decades the Palo Alto bassist became a steady collaborator with percussionist John Santos, Dr.