The Afro-Peruvian Sextet was established in 2005.  The ensemble’s insistently inventive program of traditional Afro-Peruvian music transformed by Gabriel Alegría’s highly personal synthesis of folkloric Afro-Peruvian rhythms, jazz, and other musical strains has led to a signature accomplishment: developing the band’s patented [...]

The Afro-Peruvian Sextet was established in 2005.  The ensemble’s insistently inventive program of traditional Afro-Peruvian music transformed by Gabriel Alegría’s highly personal synthesis of folkloric Afro-Peruvian rhythms, jazz, and other musical strains has led to a signature accomplishment: developing the band’s patented [...]

Acclaimed Jazz pianist and composer Eric Scott Reed will perform with his trio at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., on October 7, 2025. Known for his dynamic interpretations and passionate expressions, Reed's performances are celebrated for their blend of swing, soul, and storytelling. Expect an evening of masterful musicianship tha [...]

Acclaimed Jazz pianist and composer Eric Scott Reed will perform with his trio at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., on October 7, 2025. Known for his dynamic interpretations and passionate expressions, Reed's performances are celebrated for their blend of swing, soul, and storytelling. Expect an evening of masterful musicianship tha [...]

Born in Mexico City, four-time GRAMMY Award-winner Antonio Sánchez began playing the drums at age five and commenced performing professionally in his early teens in Mexico’s rock, jazz and Latin scenes.He pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and in 1993 enrolled in Berklee College of Music and [...]

Born in Mexico City, four-time GRAMMY Award-winner Antonio Sánchez began playing the drums at age five and commenced performing professionally in his early teens in Mexico’s rock, jazz and Latin scenes.He pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and in 1993 enrolled in Berklee College of Music and [...]

Born in Mexico City, four-time GRAMMY Award-winner Antonio Sánchez began playing the drums at age five and commenced performing professionally in his early teens in Mexico’s rock, jazz and Latin scenes.He pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and in 1993 enrolled in Berklee College of Music and [...]

Born in Mexico City, four-time GRAMMY Award-winner Antonio Sánchez began playing the drums at age five and commenced performing professionally in his early teens in Mexico’s rock, jazz and Latin scenes.He pursued a degree in classical piano at the National Conservatory in Mexico and in 1993 enrolled in Berklee College of Music and [...]

Internationally acclaimed Cuban-American pianist and composer MARTIN BEJERANO presents the follow up to his Latin GRAMMY-nominated album #CubanAmerican. Bejerano, a veteran of bands such as Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth, Russell Malone, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa, and Jonathan Kreisberg, utilizes genre bending explorations of rhy [...]

Internationally acclaimed Cuban-American pianist and composer MARTIN BEJERANO presents the follow up to his Latin GRAMMY-nominated album #CubanAmerican. Bejerano, a veteran of bands such as Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth, Russell Malone, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa, and Jonathan Kreisberg, utilizes genre bending explorations of rhy [...]

Internationally acclaimed Cuban-American pianist and composer MARTIN BEJERANO presents the follow up to his Latin GRAMMY-nominated album #CubanAmerican. Bejerano, a veteran of bands such as Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth, Russell Malone, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa, and Jonathan Kreisberg, utilizes genre bending explorations of rhy [...]

Gerardo Contino is a multi-disciplinary artist, cultural producer, and community organizer. A classically trained singer, Gerardo Contino began performing professionally in Havana, Cuba at the age of 19. Gerardo has toured the world with his music and now calls New York City home. He is the founder and director of Camino al Arte, a [...]

Gerardo Contino is a multi-disciplinary artist, cultural producer, and community organizer. A classically trained singer, Gerardo Contino began performing professionally in Havana, Cuba at the age of 19. Gerardo has toured the world with his music and now calls New York City home. He is the founder and director of Camino al Arte, a [...]

Gerardo Contino is a multi-disciplinary artist, cultural producer, and community organizer. A classically trained singer, Gerardo Contino began performing professionally in Havana, Cuba at the age of 19. Gerardo has toured the world with his music and now calls New York City home. He is the founder and director of Camino al Arte, a [...]

Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés is a pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader born in Havana, Cuba. He belongs to one of the most distinguished musical families in the country; he is the son of Chucho Valdés and Mercedes Alfaro Cortes, and the grandson of Bebo Valdés. Chuchito led the world-renowned band Irakere for several years, a gro [...]

Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés is a pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader born in Havana, Cuba. He belongs to one of the most distinguished musical families in the country; he is the son of Chucho Valdés and Mercedes Alfaro Cortes, and the grandson of Bebo Valdés. Chuchito led the world-renowned band Irakere for several years, a gro [...]

Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés is a pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader born in Havana, Cuba. He belongs to one of the most distinguished musical families in the country; he is the son of Chucho Valdés and Mercedes Alfaro Cortes, and the grandson of Bebo Valdés. Chuchito led the world-renowned band Irakere for several years, a gro [...]

Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés is a pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader born in Havana, Cuba. He belongs to one of the most distinguished musical families in the country; he is the son of Chucho Valdés and Mercedes Alfaro Cortes, and the grandson of Bebo Valdés. Chuchito led the world-renowned band Irakere for several years, a gro [...]

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar: both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the States, where they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in his own deeply personal way.Rodrigu [...]

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar: both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the States, where they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in his own deeply personal way.Rodrigu [...]

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar: both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the States, where they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in his own deeply personal way.Rodrigu [...]

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar: both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the States, where they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in his own deeply personal way.Rodrigu [...]

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar: both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the States, where they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in his own deeply personal way.Rodrigu [...]

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar: both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the States, where they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in his own deeply personal way.Rodrigu [...]

Hailed as a 'prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,' James Fernando leads his dynamic Philly-based jazz trio with a refreshing take on the piano trio format. Known for their deep musical chemistry and engaging interplay, the trio crafts a joyful and exhilarating journey for listeners. Steeped in the tradition of jazz gr [...]

Hailed as a 'prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,' James Fernando leads his dynamic Philly-based jazz trio with a refreshing take on the piano trio format. Known for their deep musical chemistry and engaging interplay, the trio crafts a joyful and exhilarating journey for listeners. Steeped in the tradition of jazz gr [...]

Delfeayo Marsalis presents exhilarating music from the song book of great New Orleans classics featuring the United States Army Blues.An acclaimed, Grammy-winning producer, trombonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis has also dedicated his prolific career to promoting music theatre and education. Marsalis has toure [...]

Delfeayo Marsalis presents exhilarating music from the song book of great New Orleans classics featuring the United States Army Blues.An acclaimed, Grammy-winning producer, trombonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis has also dedicated his prolific career to promoting music theatre and education. Marsalis has toure [...]

Delfeayo Marsalis presents exhilarating music from the song book of great New Orleans classics with the Paul Carr Quartet  An acclaimed, Grammy-winning producer, trombonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis has also dedicated his prolific career to promoting music theatre and education. Marsalis has toured internati [...]

Delfeayo Marsalis presents exhilarating music from the song book of great New Orleans classics with the Paul Carr Quartet  An acclaimed, Grammy-winning producer, trombonist, composer, and NEA Jazz Master, Delfeayo Marsalis has also dedicated his prolific career to promoting music theatre and education. Marsalis has toured internati [...]

Goldberg and his trio captivate audiences with their masterful blend of beloved standards and original compositions, clever arrangements, emotional depth, and fresh interpretations that make each performance unforgettable. Award-winning pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three [...]

Goldberg and his trio captivate audiences with their masterful blend of beloved standards and original compositions, clever arrangements, emotional depth, and fresh interpretations that make each performance unforgettable. Award-winning pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three [...]