Music

Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

Presented by Irish Arts Center and Belongó

Past Event

Details

$25–78 (inclusive of fees)

90 minutes

Date(s)

Wed, Feb 26 - Fri, Feb 28, 2025

7:30pm

Contact

boxoffice@irishartscenter.org
888-616-0274

Location

The JL Greene Theatre
Irish Arts Center
726 11th Avenue
Hell's Kitchen, NYC

Overview

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In a meeting of worlds inspired by shared social and political struggles, GRAMMY-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra big band explore the intersection of Irish folk music and the music of the Afro-Latin diaspora. We are thrilled to welcome O'Farrill back for his first live performance in the new Irish Arts Center.

Reeds: Jasper Dutz, Sun Yoo, Ivan Renta, Berta Moreno, Larry Bustamante

Trumpets: Seneca Black, Jim Seeley, Allison Philips, Rachel Therrien 

Trombones: Jasim Perales, Rafi Malkiel, Juanga Lakunza, Earl McIntyre

Rhythm: Arturo O'Farrill (Piano), Raul Reyes (Bass), Vince Cherico (Drums), Keisel Jiménez (Congas), Carlos Maldonado (Percussion)

Special Guests: David Bixler (Alto Saxophone), Heather Bixler (Violin)

“One of our greatest living pianists”—DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

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Featuring

Arturo O'Farrill
Belongó
Heather Bixler
David Bixler
The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO)

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