Arturo O'Farrill, John Patitucci, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez and Ivan Renta perform Arturo's "One Adam 12 Mambo" at Dizzy's.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Arturo O'Farrill Quartet - "Mi Vida"
Arturo O'Farrill, John Patitucci, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez and Ivan Renta play "Mi Vida," composed by Arturo O'Farrill, at Dizzy's.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Arturo O'Farrill Quartet - "Blue State Blues"
Arturo O'Farrill, John Patitucci, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, and Ivan Renta play "Blue State Blues", composed by Arturo O'Farrill, at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in December 2010.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
ALJO in Cuba
Arturo's father, Chico O'Farrill, desired to return to Cuba for many years, but passed away in 2001 before he could. When Arturo O'Farrill attended Plaza Jazz Festival in Havana in 2002, he was inspired to bring his father's orchestra to Cuba for his father.
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra traveled to Cuba for a week long trip on December 13th. During their stay there, they will have podcasts of their interviews and activities in Cuba, which include giving master classes with Cuban music students at Amadeo Roldán Conservatory, programs with various jazz musicians, performances at the Havana jazz festival and the premier of Fathers and Sons: From Havana to New York and Back.
This trip will be documented in a film named Oye Cuba! A Journey Home, produced by Diane Sylvester, to share Chico O'Farrill's legacy and the historic, cultural and educational exchange of jazz music in Cuba with Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Orchestra.
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra traveled to Cuba for a week long trip on December 13th. During their stay there, they will have podcasts of their interviews and activities in Cuba, which include giving master classes with Cuban music students at Amadeo Roldán Conservatory, programs with various jazz musicians, performances at the Havana jazz festival and the premier of Fathers and Sons: From Havana to New York and Back.
This trip will be documented in a film named Oye Cuba! A Journey Home, produced by Diane Sylvester, to share Chico O'Farrill's legacy and the historic, cultural and educational exchange of jazz music in Cuba with Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Orchestra.
Arturo O'Farrill's Quartet - No Way Off
Arturo O'Farrill, John Patitucci, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez and Ivan Renta perform Arturo's "No Way Off" at Dizzy's.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player Jim Seeley
Journalist Bill Blankenship in The Topeka Capital-Journal reports on Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player Jim Seeley return to his hometown. Jim's career includes one Grammy nomination and one win for CDs he recorded with us -- Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. Seeley also wrote one of the songs on our Grammy-winning album Song For Chico.
Friday, December 3, 2010
"Villa Palmeras" at Symphony Space 11/6/10
Arturo O'Farill, the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, solo saxophonist Miguel Zenón and Los Pleneros de la 21 perform "Villa Palmeras" at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
"Oyelo" at Symphony Space 11/6/10
Arturo O'Farill, the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, solo saxophonist Miguel Zenón and Los Pleneros de la 21 perform "Oyelo" at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Please join us at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola!
Please join us at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola!
Arturo O'Farrill with John Patitucci, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez and Ivan Renta
On December 12th, George Mraz replaces John Patitucci
Tuesday-Sunday, December 7-12 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Plus 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday
Cover: $30-$35, Students: $15 with valid student ID
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Broadway at 60th Street, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10023
http://jalc.org/dccc/details09.asp?EventID=2477
Arturo O'Farrill with John Patitucci, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez and Ivan Renta
On December 12th, George Mraz replaces John Patitucci
Tuesday-Sunday, December 7-12 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Plus 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday
Cover: $30-$35, Students: $15 with valid student ID
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Broadway at 60th Street, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10023
http://jalc.org/dccc/details09.asp?EventID=2477
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
"Afro Puerto Rican Jazz Suite" at Symphony Space 11/6/10
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform the "Afro Puerto Rican Jazz Suite" with saxophone soloists Miguel Zenón and Ivan Renta at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
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(Part 1)
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Monday, November 29, 2010
"Azulito" at Symphony Space 11/6/10
Ray Santos conducts Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz orchestra in their performance of "Azulito" at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
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Friday, November 26, 2010
"Blue State Blues" at Symphony Space 11-6-10
Arturo O'Farrill and Miguel Zenón perform Arturo's original "Blue State Blues" with a small group of ALJO members in Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
"Esta Plena" at Symphony Space 11-6-10
Arturo O'Farill, the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, solo saxophonist Miguel Zenón and Los Pleneros de la 21 perform "Esta Plena" at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
"Iron Jungle" by Papo Vazquez 11-6-10
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "Iron Jungle" by Papo Vazquez at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
"Sunny Ray" by Ray Santos 11-6-10
Ray Santos conducts Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra in their performance of his original piece "Sunny Ray" at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
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Monday, November 22, 2010
"Cochise" by Ray Santos - 11/6/10
Ray Santos helps conduct Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra in the performance of "Cochise," his own composition, at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
"Alma Vacia" at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "Alma Vacia," composed by Miguel Blanco, at Symphony Space on November 6, 2010.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
"Ruminaciones Sobre Cuba" by Arturo O'Farrill
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra plays Ruminaciones Sobre Cuba by Arturo O'Farrill.
Arturo's Cuba trip gets great press!
Our upcoming Cuba trip is getting great press!
From Stephanie Simon and the other wonderful folks at NY1:
Latin Jazz musician and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill has performed all over the world, but no trip can rival the one he has planned for December. O’Farrill has be given permission to fly to Cuba for a historic concert that fulfills a lifelong dream. NY1's Stephanie Simon filed the following exclusive report on O'Farrill's plans to perform his father's music in Cuba for the first time.
From Ben Ratcliff at the NYTimes ArtsBeat:
The Brooklyn-based pianist and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill announced over the weekend that he would appear at the 26th annual Havana International Plaza Jazz festival, Dec. 16-19. Mr. O’Farrill is the son of Chico O’Farrill, the Cuban-born composer and arranger, who died in 2001. The elder O’Farrill, one of the architects of Afro-Cuban jazz, who collaborated with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and others in landmark works of the 1950s like “The Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite” and “The Manteca Suite,” never managed to returned to his homeland after leaving it in 1960.
From the awesome Ken Franckling's blog Jazz Notes (Ken's is a profound take on the situation):
After all these years, is there anything more senseless than the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba? I think not, but some are bound to disagree. But the arts are thawing the iceberg a bit – and jazz is at the forefront of that relaxation...
Ken's piece also appeared in Jazz Times.
In NPR's wonderful (and wonderfully named) A Blog Supreme, Felix Contreras writes:
When Cuban-born jazz arranger Chico O'Farrill died in 2001, his one great lament was not being able to return to the island of his birth, according to his son, pianist/bandleader Arturo O'Farrill. The younger O'Farrill will close the musical and familial circle next month when he takes the New York-based orchestra his father created to Cuba...
http://jazztimes.com/sections/franckling/articles/26760-jazz-in-cuba
From Stephanie Simon and the other wonderful folks at NY1:
Latin Jazz musician and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill has performed all over the world, but no trip can rival the one he has planned for December. O’Farrill has be given permission to fly to Cuba for a historic concert that fulfills a lifelong dream. NY1's Stephanie Simon filed the following exclusive report on O'Farrill's plans to perform his father's music in Cuba for the first time.
From Ben Ratcliff at the NYTimes ArtsBeat:
The Brooklyn-based pianist and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill announced over the weekend that he would appear at the 26th annual Havana International Plaza Jazz festival, Dec. 16-19. Mr. O’Farrill is the son of Chico O’Farrill, the Cuban-born composer and arranger, who died in 2001. The elder O’Farrill, one of the architects of Afro-Cuban jazz, who collaborated with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and others in landmark works of the 1950s like “The Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite” and “The Manteca Suite,” never managed to returned to his homeland after leaving it in 1960.
From the awesome Ken Franckling's blog Jazz Notes (Ken's is a profound take on the situation):
After all these years, is there anything more senseless than the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba? I think not, but some are bound to disagree. But the arts are thawing the iceberg a bit – and jazz is at the forefront of that relaxation...
Ken's piece also appeared in Jazz Times.
In NPR's wonderful (and wonderfully named) A Blog Supreme, Felix Contreras writes:
When Cuban-born jazz arranger Chico O'Farrill died in 2001, his one great lament was not being able to return to the island of his birth, according to his son, pianist/bandleader Arturo O'Farrill. The younger O'Farrill will close the musical and familial circle next month when he takes the New York-based orchestra his father created to Cuba...
http://jazztimes.com/sections/franckling/articles/26760-jazz-in-cuba
Monday, November 1, 2010
"Heptagonesque" by David Bixler
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra plays David Bixler's "Heptagonesque" at Symphony Space on MArch 6, 2009.
Friday, October 29, 2010
"El Sur" by Gabriel Alegria
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra plays "El Sur" at the Symphony Space on March 6, 2009, playing El Sur with composer Gabriel Alegria.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance plays Tito Puente
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance plays Tito Puente on Father's day, June 17, 2009.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
We Are The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
An introduction to the members of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Adelphi University.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
"The Afro Cuban Jazz Suite" by Chico O'Farrill - Part 2
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "The Afro Cuban Jazz Suite," composed by Chico O'Farrill, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Monday, October 25, 2010
"The Afro Cuban Jazz Suite" by Chico O'Farrill - Part 1
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "The Afro Cuban Jazz Suite," composed by Chico O'Farrill, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Friday, October 22, 2010
"Tanguango" by Astor Piazzolla
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "Tanguango," composed by Astor Piazzolla and arranged by Michael Philip Mossman, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
"El Minotauro" by Guillermo Klein
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "El Minotauro," composed by Guillermo Klein, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
"Caravan" by Juan Tizol at Adelphi University
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "Caravan," composed by Juan Tizol, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
"Caravan" by Juan Tizol
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "Caravan," composed by Juan Tizol, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
"40 Acres and a Burro" by Arturo O'Farrill
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "40 Acres and a Burro," composed by Arturo O'Farrill, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Friday, October 15, 2010
"Alma Vacia" by Miguel Blanco
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "Alma Vacia," composed by Miguel Blanco, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
"A Wise Latina" at Adelphi
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "A Wise Latina," composed by Arturo O'Farrill in honor of the nomination of Justice Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court and commissioned by Symphony Space, The Bronx Museum, and RD Rice, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
"Picadillo" at Adelphi
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "Picadillo," composed by Eddie Palmieri, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Monday, October 11, 2010
"A Night in Tunisia" by Dizzy Gillespie
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform Dizzy Gillespie's "A Night in Tunisia," arranged by Michael Philip Mossman, at Adelphi University on Friday, October 1, 2010.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra on Father's Day June 09
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra on Father's Day June 21, 2009 at Symphony Space.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Father's Day, June 21, 2009
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra on Father's Day June 21, 2009 at Symphony Space.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
"Sunny Ray" by Ray Santos
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra plays "Sunny Ray" composed by Ray Santos at Symphony Space on November 5, 2009.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The Arturo O'Farrill Quartet
The Arturo O'Farrill Quartet is performing at Symphony Space on October 7th.
You can get tickets here.
http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/6490-arturo-ofarrill-quartet?source=calendar
You can get tickets here.
http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/6490-arturo-ofarrill-quartet?source=calendar
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"The Composing Process" by Adam O'Farrill
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra plays "The Composing Process" by Adam O'Farrill on November 5, 2009 at Symphony Space.
Monday, October 4, 2010
"Para los Rumberos" at Adelphi University
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra closed their concert at Adelphi University with "Para los Rumberos," which inspired some of the audience get up and dance.
Friday, October 1, 2010
African Sunrise Suite
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with Randy Weston Play African Sunrise Suite at Symphony Space on November 5, 2009.
Please vote for Arturo at the Do Gooder Awards!
Dear friends,
Arturo's been nominated for the Brooklyn Community Foundation's Do Gooder Awards! Voting runs October 1-15, and the top 5 finalists will receive $5K to be given to the organization of their choice.
Here is Arturo's Do Gooder page, where you can vote for him once a day during October 1-15.
Here's the Do Gooder Awards website where you can get more info.
Thank you for participating in the first ever Brooklyn Do Gooder Awards Campaign -- you’re helping make Brooklyn better and stronger.
Also, please enjoy a video featuring some Brooklyn Do Gooder poetry by local young people and produced by two of our amazing grantee partners: Reel Works Teen Filmaking and Urban Word.
Arturo's been nominated for the Brooklyn Community Foundation's Do Gooder Awards! Voting runs October 1-15, and the top 5 finalists will receive $5K to be given to the organization of their choice.
Here is Arturo's Do Gooder page, where you can vote for him once a day during October 1-15.
Here's the Do Gooder Awards website where you can get more info.
Thank you for participating in the first ever Brooklyn Do Gooder Awards Campaign -- you’re helping make Brooklyn better and stronger.
Also, please enjoy a video featuring some Brooklyn Do Gooder poetry by local young people and produced by two of our amazing grantee partners: Reel Works Teen Filmaking and Urban Word.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
ALJO with Randy Weston Play African Village
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with Randy Weston Play African Village Bedford Stuyvesant at Symphony Space on November 5, 2009.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
ALJO at Adelphi University
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra are performing at Adelphi on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Get tickets here:
http://aupac.adelphi.edu/events/arturo-ofarrill.php
http://aupac.adelphi.edu/events/arturo-ofarrill.php
"A Wise Latina" at Symphony Space
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra plays "A Wise Latina" in honor of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor composed by Arturo O'Farrill. World premiere on November 5, 2009 at Symphony Space.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
"Campo Grande" by Gilson Perenzetta
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra plays Gilson Perenzetta's "Campo Grande" at Big Band Festival.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Website Calendar
Curious about where Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra are? Check for past and upcoming performances on the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance websites calendar.
http://www.afrolatinjazz.org/calendar.html
http://www.afrolatinjazz.org/calendar.html
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"Bebé" by Hermeto Pascoal
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performs "Bebé" by Hermeto Pascoal.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
"Umzzero" by Hermeto Pascoal
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performs Hermeto Pascoal's "Umzzero".
Monday, September 20, 2010
"IOIO" by Nelson Faria
ALJO plays "IOIO" Nelson Faria.
Our latest schedule -- please join us where and when you can!
Dear friends, here is our latest schedule -- we'd love you to join us at any of our following performances:
September 20, 2010: ALJO at Kanazawa Street Festival, Kanazawa, Japan
September 21, 2010: ALJO at Kannai Hall, Yokohama, Japan
October 1, 2010: ALJO at Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
October 7, 2010: Arturo O'Farrill Quartet at Symphony Space
October 9, 2010: Arturo O'Farrill and Company at the Museum of the City of New York
October 22-24, 2010: Taichung Jazz Festival, Taichung, Taiwan
November 6, 2010: ALJO at Symphony Space
Puerto Rico, More than Salsa
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra explore new and existing trends in Puerto Rican music. Special attention is paid to folkloric and traditional forms, especially Bomba and Plena. The traditional instruments of Bomba and Plena are employed and special guest percussionists are invited. Repertoire will highlight the works of William Cepeda with arrangements by Michael Webster, William Cepeda, Papo Vazquez, and others. Highlights will include Mombrogo, Iron Jungle, and new works. Special guests include Miguel Zenon and William Cepeda. It will be a gorgeous evening of recognizing the indigenous and brilliant music of Puerto Rico!
December 6-12, 2010: Arturo at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
January 20, 2011: Salon: Arturo O'Farrill at Symphony Space
February 26, 2011: ALJO at Symphony Space http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/6561-cubanola-more-than-the-spanish-tinge?source=calendar
CubaNola, More Than the Spanish Tinge Cuba and New Orleans are more than musical friends or cousins. They are more like twins and equally responsible for much of what we call Jazz. Arturo O’Farrill together with special guest Donald Harrison explore the common roots of Jazz as seen in the early music of New Orleans and Havana. Arrangements of early charangas, rags, and contemporary works by musicians associated with both cities and countries are performed. A new work entitled “More than a Spanish Tinge” will receive its world premiere. This is an important concert for anyone interested in understanding the true roots of jazz and Latin music.
April 19, 2011: Arturo O'Farrill at Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
May 14, 2011: ALJO at Symphony Space
Música Nueva 4 Part of Symphony Spaces Wall-to-Wall celebration of Spanish music
This is traditionally our best concert of the year, the one that creates the repertoire of the future. Past composers have included Vijay Iyer, Fernando Otero, Gabriel Alegria, Emilio Solla, and many others. This year will mark the world premiere of Arturo O’Farrill’s New York State Council on the Arts commission “A Small Still Voice” with an 80-voice choir from the LaGuardia School of the Performing Arts. It is a work that explores the central beliefs and tales of all religions. The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will also perform other works that have been directly commissioned by or for us. Don’t miss this chance to see the future of true jazz that reflects all of the Americas.
We look forward to playing for you!
September 20, 2010: ALJO at Kanazawa Street Festival, Kanazawa, Japan
September 21, 2010: ALJO at Kannai Hall, Yokohama, Japan
October 1, 2010: ALJO at Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
October 7, 2010: Arturo O'Farrill Quartet at Symphony Space
October 9, 2010: Arturo O'Farrill and Company at the Museum of the City of New York
October 22-24, 2010: Taichung Jazz Festival, Taichung, Taiwan
November 6, 2010: ALJO at Symphony Space
Puerto Rico, More than Salsa
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra explore new and existing trends in Puerto Rican music. Special attention is paid to folkloric and traditional forms, especially Bomba and Plena. The traditional instruments of Bomba and Plena are employed and special guest percussionists are invited. Repertoire will highlight the works of William Cepeda with arrangements by Michael Webster, William Cepeda, Papo Vazquez, and others. Highlights will include Mombrogo, Iron Jungle, and new works. Special guests include Miguel Zenon and William Cepeda. It will be a gorgeous evening of recognizing the indigenous and brilliant music of Puerto Rico!
December 6-12, 2010: Arturo at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
January 20, 2011: Salon: Arturo O'Farrill at Symphony Space
February 26, 2011: ALJO at Symphony Space http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/6561-cubanola-more-than-the-spanish-tinge?source=calendar
CubaNola, More Than the Spanish Tinge Cuba and New Orleans are more than musical friends or cousins. They are more like twins and equally responsible for much of what we call Jazz. Arturo O’Farrill together with special guest Donald Harrison explore the common roots of Jazz as seen in the early music of New Orleans and Havana. Arrangements of early charangas, rags, and contemporary works by musicians associated with both cities and countries are performed. A new work entitled “More than a Spanish Tinge” will receive its world premiere. This is an important concert for anyone interested in understanding the true roots of jazz and Latin music.
April 19, 2011: Arturo O'Farrill at Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
May 14, 2011: ALJO at Symphony Space
Música Nueva 4 Part of Symphony Spaces Wall-to-Wall celebration of Spanish music
This is traditionally our best concert of the year, the one that creates the repertoire of the future. Past composers have included Vijay Iyer, Fernando Otero, Gabriel Alegria, Emilio Solla, and many others. This year will mark the world premiere of Arturo O’Farrill’s New York State Council on the Arts commission “A Small Still Voice” with an 80-voice choir from the LaGuardia School of the Performing Arts. It is a work that explores the central beliefs and tales of all religions. The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra will also perform other works that have been directly commissioned by or for us. Don’t miss this chance to see the future of true jazz that reflects all of the Americas.
We look forward to playing for you!
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Partners with Famed Greenwich Village Jazz Club Fat Cat to Launch New York City All-Star Youth Big Band
Our latest press release to keep you up to date!
Tell your friends!
The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) invites New York City’s finest young musicians to sit under the directorship of Arturo O’Farrill, leader of the GRAMMY Award-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO), and be a part of an elite all-city youth big band hosted by the famed Greenwich Village jazz club Fat Cat, called the Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats.
“The best thing about my work is the chance to interact with young musicians, and this opportunity to invite young people to be a part of our work thrills me to no end,” said O’Farrill. In partnership with Fat Cat, the ALJA will provide a unique education and performance opportunity to students throughout the five boroughs in middle and high school to study with O’Farrill, an acclaimed pianist and composer. As an educator, he has taught master classes, seminars, and workshops throughout the world for students and teachers of all levels. O’Farrill has served on the faculties of The University of Massachusetts Amherst and SUNY Purchase. He currently provides instrument and ensemble instruction to students in the Afro Latin Jazz Academy of Music, currently operating at the Business of Sports School in Manhattan and the Urban Assembly Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists in the South Bronx.
“The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance is honored to work with New York City’s most accomplished young musicians in an ensemble that will allow them to showcase their talents and learn from a master artist and educator. We are grateful to Fat Cat for its generosity in hosting this esteemed big band,” remarked Eric Oberstein, Executive Director of the ALJA.
A statement from the Fat Cat staff read, “We at Fat Cat are excited to have our doors open to ALJA and the Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats. This is a great opportunity to advance and preserve a great aspect of American culture.”
The Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats will be an audition-based ensemble that will rehearse every Sunday afternoon at Fat Cat through the academic year from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Fat Cat (75 Christopher Street at 7th Avenue). Brass instruments (trumpets, trombones) will audition from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., woodwinds (saxophones) from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and rhythm section (piano, bass, drums, percussion) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Students will be asked to sight read a piece of music, prepare two works (of both slow and fast tempos), play together with a rhythm section, and improvise.
Students with an interest/experience in composition are especially encouraged to audition. The Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats will have opportunities to perform at Fat Cat and other prominent music venues around New York City on a regular basis.
While there is no set fee required to participate, there is a suggested donation of $10 upon audition. Interested students, parents, and teachers should contact Eric Oberstein at eoberstein@afrolatinjazz.org for more details.
Founded in 2007, the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance is dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of big band Latin Jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences, and educating young people in the understanding and performance of this important cultural treasure. The Alliance maintains a world-class collection of Latin jazz musical scores and recordings, provides institutional support for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, and provides education programs for young musicians and new audiences. From 2002 to 2007, the ALJO was a resident orchestra at Jazz at Lincoln Center, where it earned a GRAMMY nomination for its 2005 album, Una Noche Inolvidable. The Orchestra is entering the fourth season of its residency at its new home on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Symphony Space. The ALJO continues to tour nationally and internationally to critical acclaim. In 2009, the ALJO won a GRAMMY Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for its release, Song for Chico.
For more information on the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, and Fat
Cat, visit: http://www.afrolatinjazz.org and http://www.fatcatmusic.org.
Tell your friends!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Puppets ELM by Richie Beirach
Just a peek at FREE jazz with Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Puppets. Musicians are Bill Ware, vibes; Zack O'Farrill, drums; Jim Seeley, trumpet; Peter Brainin, tenor saxophone and Arturo O'Farrill, piano.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Nola Studios, May 19-20
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra records at Nola Studios in New York City, May 19-20.
Labels:
afro latin jazz orchestra,
arturo o'farrill,
jazz,
music,
New York City,
nola studios,
recording
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Arturo O'Farrill 50th Year Birthday Celebration at Puppets Jazz in Brooklyn, NY
Arturo O'Farrill celebrated his 50th birthday with his friends and family at Puppets Jazz. He played with his sons Zack and Adam O'Farrill who play drums and trumpet, respectively. Other band members sat in. And what does Arturo do on his birthday? He plays music of course.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Llegara, Llegara, Llegara
Performed by Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, written by Emilio Solla, and conducted by Arturo O'Farrill on June 4, 2010.
Monday, September 13, 2010
"Exuberante"
Performed by Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, written by Chico O'Farrill, and conducted by Arturo O'Farrill at Symphony Space on June 4, 2010.
Friday, September 10, 2010
"Mad Hatter"
Performed by Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, written by Vijay Iyer, conducted by Arturo O'Farrill, at Symphony Space on June 4, 2010
Labels:
afro latin jazz orchestra,
arturo o'farrill,
jazz,
mad hatter,
music,
symphony space,
vijay iyer
Thursday, September 9, 2010
"Cloudy with the Chance of Sunshine"
Performed by Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, written by Adam O'Farrill, conducted by Arturo O'Farrill, at Symphony Space on June 4, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Gentleman Barbarian
Performed by Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, written by Bill Ware, and conducted by Arturo O'Farrill, at Symphony Space, June 4, 2010.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Cuarto de Colores
"Cuarto de Colores," written by Edmar Castaneda, performed by Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, and conducted by Arturo O'Farrill at Symphony Space on June 4, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
The Coca-Cola Generations In Jazz Festival
Dear friends:
Please join us at
The Coca-Cola Generations In Jazz Festival [http://www.jalc.org/dccc/details09.asp?EventID=2419]
The O'Farrill Family Band
w/Arturo O'Farrill, Adam O'Farrill, Zack O'Farrill, Ivan Renta & Shawn Conley
on Monday, September 6th
at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Cover: $20 Students: $10 w/valid student ID
Go to http://www.opentable.com/dizzys-club-coca-cola-reservations-new-york?rid=3683 to make a reservation.
Featuring: Arturo O'Farrill, piano; Adam O'Farrill, trumpet; Zack O'Farrill, drums; Ivan Renta, tenor saxophone; Shawn Conley, bass
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please join us at
The Coca-Cola Generations In Jazz Festival [http://www.jalc.org/dccc/details09.asp?EventID=2419]
The O'Farrill Family Band
w/Arturo O'Farrill, Adam O'Farrill, Zack O'Farrill, Ivan Renta & Shawn Conley
on Monday, September 6th
at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Cover: $20 Students: $10 w/valid student ID
Go to http://www.opentable.com/dizzys-club-coca-cola-reservations-new-york?rid=3683 to make a reservation.
Featuring: Arturo O'Farrill, piano; Adam O'Farrill, trumpet; Zack O'Farrill, drums; Ivan Renta, tenor saxophone; Shawn Conley, bass
We look forward to seeing you there!
"Iron Jungle" at Symphony Space
"Iron Jungle," written by Papo Vazquez and performed by the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Symphony Space on June 4, 2010.
Labels:
afro latin jazz orchestra,
arturo o'farrill,
iron jungle,
jazz,
music,
papo vazquez,
performance,
symphony space
Thursday, September 2, 2010
"A Wise Latina" at Newport Jazz Festival 2010
Arturo O'Farrill's "A Wise Latina," performed by the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Newport Jazz Festival 2010.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
"Calidoscopico" Newport Jazz Festival 2010
"Calidoscopico" was written by Chico O'Farrill and performed by the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Newport Jazz Festival 2010 in this video.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
"El Sur" at Newport Jazz Festival 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra played Gabriel Alegria's "El Sur" at the Newport Jazz Festival 2010. Here's the video.
Monday, August 30, 2010
"Exuberante" at Newport Jazz Festival 2010
This piece, "Exuberante," was composed by Chico O'Farrill. The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performed the song at Newport Jazz Festival 2010.
Friday, August 27, 2010
"Picadillo" at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performing "Picadillo" by Eddie Palmieri at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
"A Wise Latina" at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010
The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform Arturo O'Farrill's "A Wise Latina" again at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
ALJO "3 Afro Cuban Jazz Moods"
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performs "3 Afro Cuban Jazz Moods" by Chico O'Farrill at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010. This video's in two parts.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
"Caravan" Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010
ALJO's performance of Juan Tizol's "Caravan" at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010.
Monday, August 23, 2010
"Song for Chico" at Litchfield 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performing "Song for Chico" by Dafnis Prieto at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010.
Friday, August 20, 2010
"El Sur" at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performed Gabriel Alegria's "El Sur" at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010. Special guests include Gabriel Alegria, Yuri Juarez, Freddy "Huevito" Lobaton, and John Benitez.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
ALJO "A Wise Latina" for Bronx Children's Museum
Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform "A Wise Latina" for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the Dream Big event, sponsored by the Bronx Children's Museum, at Lehman College on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Symphony Space, R.D. Rice, and the Bronx Museum commissioned O'Farrill to write the piece at the time of Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Labels:
a wise latina,
afro latin jazz orchestra,
arturo o'farrill,
Bronx Children's Museum,
concert,
dream big event,
jazz,
music,
performance,
sonia sotomayor,
supreme court justice
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
"Para los Rumberos"
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra's performance of "Para los Rumberos" for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the Dream Big event, sponsored by the Bronx Children's Museum, at Lehman College on Saturday, August 14, 2010.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
"Rumba Urbana" at Newport Jazz Festival 2010
Here's a video of ALJO performing Oscar Hernandez's "Rumba Urbana" once more, but at Newport Jazz Festival 2010.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
"Song for Chico" at Newport Jazz Festival 2010
ALJO's performance of "Song for Chico" by Dafnis Prieto at Newport Jazz Festival 2010. Check us out.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
"Rumba Urbana" at Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010
We opened our show at the Litchfield Jazz Festival 2010 with "Rumba Urbana," by Oscar Hernandez. Cameras can't quite capture the quality of the sound of our orchestra, but here's a taste of what we sound like.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Wonderful Reviews from Newport and Litchfield
The reviews are in!
From Rick Massimo writing at the Rhode Island News, a wonderful review of Arturo and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Newport Jazz Festival:
And from the Hartford Courant:
Thank you! We had a great time!
From Rick Massimo writing at the Rhode Island News, a wonderful review of Arturo and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Newport Jazz Festival:
Arturo O’Farrill and The Afro Latin Orchestra mixed horn-heavy, fast and percussive stompers (“Rumba Urbana”) with sweet, clave-based tunes (“A Wise Latina”), and added a fiery guest appearance from trumpeter Jon Faddis, who was classy and straight-ahead with his own group on the second stage.
And from the Hartford Courant:
The Litchfield Jazz Festival, which has been uniting people of many colors, cultures and creeds for over a century, provided a healing through music for a state rocked by the tragedy of the Manchester shootings last week.
Nowhere was this cross-cultural harmony more pronounced than during Saturday's final performance by Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. The entertaining, energetic bandleader whipped his large ensemble into a euphoric frenzy time after time as he leapt from his piano to bark solo instructions or launch one of the sections into action. The group's diverse members worked magic together, creating a musical whole far greater than the sum of its parts.
Thank you! We had a great time!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Appoints Eric Oberstein as Executive Director
Please join us in welcoming Eric!
Arturo O’Farrill, Director of the GRAMMY Award-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO), announced today the appointment of Eric Oberstein, a distinguished arts administrator, producer, and educator, as Executive Director of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA), the non-profit O’Farrill created in 2007 to provide institutional support for the ALJO. Oberstein will commence his post as of August 2010.
“It is with extreme pride that we appoint Eric Oberstein as Executive Director of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance,” said O’Farrill. “Not only has Eric been a supporter of the music of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra for several years, but most important, he is an integral part of the foundation of this organization. I have complete confidence that he will take us far into the future and beyond. I could not possibly be happier.”
Oberstein brings several years of arts administration and education experience to his new position. He has worked at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Duke Performances, the Office for the Arts at Harvard, and the Research Center for Arts and Culture. He has received Master’s degrees in Arts Administration and Arts in Education from Columbia University and Harvard University, respectively. He also earned his undergraduate degree with distinction from Duke University. Oberstein has written a chapter about the Creative Campus and university arts engagement that will appear in the highly anticipated, forthcoming book, 20UNDER40: Re-Inventing the Arts and Arts Education for the 21st Century, a collection of twenty essays about the future of the arts and arts education, each written by an emerging leader under the age of forty.
Originally from Long Island, Oberstein is a musician himself, playing both saxophone and percussion. Born to a Cuban mother and American father, he grew up listening to and playing Latin and jazz music. His background in music led him to work with O’Farrill and the ALJO as a producer in the studio. He is currently serving as Executive Producer on the forthcoming album from the Orchestra, 40 Acres and a Burro. He also served as Assistant Producer on O’Farrill’s 2009 release, Risa Negra, named one of the top jazz albums of 2009 by The Wall Street Journal and The Village Voice.
ALJA board member James Wacht remarked, “Eric is a perfect fit for the Alliance. He shares both the heritage and passion for the music, and he brings extensive administrative experience to his role as Executive Director of our organization.”
“It is a great honor to be named Executive Director of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance,” Oberstein stated. “This is a tremendous opportunity to manage a fine organization and a world-class performance ensemble. I look forward to working with Arturo and the board of directors to lead this organization into the future, building upon its performance, education, and preservation efforts that are so dear to my heart.”
Thursday, July 29, 2010
See us play at the Litchfield Jazz Festival and CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival
We have a great musical summer planned!
Please come see us play at the Litchfield Jazz Festival and CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
Litchfield Jazz Festival, Kent CT
8:45 PM
This is our first appearance at the Litchfield Jazz Festival! Click here for more information.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI
1:00 PM
The CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival presents the best in jazz, with a kick-off evening concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino on August 6, followed by two full days of music at Fort Adams State Park on August 7 & 8.
Click here for complete festival line-up.
Please come see us play at the Litchfield Jazz Festival and CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
Litchfield Jazz Festival, Kent CT
8:45 PM
This is our first appearance at the Litchfield Jazz Festival! Click here for more information.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI
1:00 PM
The CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival presents the best in jazz, with a kick-off evening concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino on August 6, followed by two full days of music at Fort Adams State Park on August 7 & 8.
Click here for complete festival line-up.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Come see Arturo O'Farrill
Come see Arturo O'Farrill play at the 2010 Harlem International Jazz Festival: Grant's Tomb, 122nd Street and Riverside Drive, on Wednesday, July 7th 2010, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by the wonderful Jazzmobile, Inc.
Hosted by the wonderful Jazzmobile, Inc.
Come see us at Litchfield and Newport!
Remember to come and see us play!
Litchfield Jazz Festival
August 7, 2010
Kent, Connecticut
Saturday, August 7 | 8:45 PM
CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival
August 8, 2010
Newport, Rhode Island
Litchfield Jazz Festival
August 7, 2010
Kent, Connecticut
Saturday, August 7 | 8:45 PM
CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival
August 8, 2010
Newport, Rhode Island
Monday, June 21, 2010
Come See Us In Litchfield
We hope you'll come see us at the Litchfield Jazz Festival! It's from August 6 to August 8, and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is playing on Saturday, August 7 at 8:45 p.m.
You can buy tickets here. We'd love to see you there!
You can buy tickets here. We'd love to see you there!
Labels:
afro cuban jazz,
afro latin jazz,
jazz festival,
litchfield
Friday, June 4, 2010
Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas
Please join us tonight and tomorrow! Click here for tickets.
"Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas" showcases new works from composers throughout the Americas, including world premieres, part of the ongoing commitment of Symphony Space and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance to new music through the Sonidos de Colores initiative.
Our wonderful guests for Musica Nueva 3 include: Bill Ware, composer and vibraphonist; Edmar Castaneda, composer and harpist; DJ Logic (Fri. only); Michele Rosewoman, pianist and composer; Vijay Iyer, composer; and an assortment of new works written for the ALJO over the years.
Be there when new directions are created!
"Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas" showcases new works from composers throughout the Americas, including world premieres, part of the ongoing commitment of Symphony Space and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance to new music through the Sonidos de Colores initiative.
Our wonderful guests for Musica Nueva 3 include: Bill Ware, composer and vibraphonist; Edmar Castaneda, composer and harpist; DJ Logic (Fri. only); Michele Rosewoman, pianist and composer; Vijay Iyer, composer; and an assortment of new works written for the ALJO over the years.
Be there when new directions are created!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Second Saturdays at Puppets -- free jazz and a fun community
Dear friends -- please join us at our new community event: the Second Saturdays series! We will be performing at the wonderful Puppets Jazz Bar in Park Slope, Brooklyn from noon to 3:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month.
For June, that's the 12th; then July 10th and August 14th.
Come hang out, listen to some free jazz, visit with friends, and learn more about ALJO and how you can be a supporter of our educational mission.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For June, that's the 12th; then July 10th and August 14th.
Come hang out, listen to some free jazz, visit with friends, and learn more about ALJO and how you can be a supporter of our educational mission.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Monday, April 19, 2010
We're performing at Symphony Space June 4 & 5

The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra goes Carioca features guest Music Director Cliff Korman, and friends. The evening will be a celebration of the Samba, the Bossa Nova, and other Afro Brazilian rhythms. We will explore the genius of Hermeto Pascoal and feature special guests Vanderlei Pereira and Paul Leiberman, and many others.
Please click here for more info and to buy tickets.
We hope to see you there!
Labels:
afro cuban jazz,
afro latin jazz,
jazz news,
nyc,
symphony space
Friday, April 16, 2010
We're performing at the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza
Please join us in Brooklyn as our Grammy-winning 18 piece orchestra performs classics of the Afro-Latin tradition. Join us for an afternoon of salsa, merengue, songo, son, mambo, bolero, charanga, and cha cha cha!
We'll be playing on Saturday, June 12, at the beautiful Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, the Central Library, at 2:30 p.m.
In case of rain, this performance will be moved to the Dweck Center.
Click here for more information.
We'll be playing on Saturday, June 12, at the beautiful Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, the Central Library, at 2:30 p.m.
In case of rain, this performance will be moved to the Dweck Center.
Click here for more information.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Arturo and Afro Latin Jazz: Saturday, August 7th at the Litchfield Jazz Festival
Arturo and the Afro Latin Jazz are headlining Saturday night, August 7th at the Litchfield Jazz Festival. Click here for more information. Please come see us!
Labels:
afro cuban jazz,
afro latin jazz,
jazz festival,
litchfield
Friday, April 2, 2010
We will play at the CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival!
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra are playing at the CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival!
From August 6 – 8, 2010 in Newport, RI.
See complete festival line-up at www.newportjazzfest.net.
Remember -- as an Arturo O’Farrill fan, you get a special artist fan “early-buy” discount of $10 off general admission tickets!
Use promo code ARTIST if you purchase your tickets on-line by Friday, April 9, 2010.
To purchase discounted artist fan tickets:
• Click here [http://www.ticketmaster.com/Newport-Jazz-Festival-tickets/artist/874080]
• Choose the event date/package
• Choose general admission seating
• Enter promo code ARTIST when prompted
This offer does not apply to Reserved Seating Tickets, or for the August 6th evening concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival presents the best in jazz, with a kick off evening concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino on August 6, followed by two full days of music at Fort Adams State Park on August 7 & 8.
For complete festival information, visit www.newportjazzfest.net.
We look forward to seeing you there!
From August 6 – 8, 2010 in Newport, RI.
See complete festival line-up at www.newportjazzfest.net.
Remember -- as an Arturo O’Farrill fan, you get a special artist fan “early-buy” discount of $10 off general admission tickets!
Use promo code ARTIST if you purchase your tickets on-line by Friday, April 9, 2010.
To purchase discounted artist fan tickets:
• Click here [http://www.ticketmaster.com/Newport-Jazz-Festival-tickets/artist/874080]
• Choose the event date/package
• Choose general admission seating
• Enter promo code ARTIST when prompted
This offer does not apply to Reserved Seating Tickets, or for the August 6th evening concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival presents the best in jazz, with a kick off evening concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino on August 6, followed by two full days of music at Fort Adams State Park on August 7 & 8.
For complete festival information, visit www.newportjazzfest.net.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, March 5, 2010
JazzInside on Sonny Rollins
Very nice article from Eric Nemeyer in JazzInside on the saxophone colossus.
Fun and well worth reading!
JI: My grandfather used to tell me, “The young man thinks the old man is a fool. And the old man knows that the young man is a fool.”
Fun and well worth reading!
Labels:
jazz history,
jazz inside,
sonny rollins
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
TimeOut New York mentions this weekend's event
Nice mention of this weekend's event in the always excellent TimeOut New York.
Guest music director Cliff Korman leads the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra in an evening of samba, bossa nova and more Afro-Brazilian rhythms, via the music of Hermeto Pascoal and others: this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Guest music director Cliff Korman leads the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra in an evening of samba, bossa nova and more Afro-Brazilian rhythms, via the music of Hermeto Pascoal and others: this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Remember: Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to play at the Brazil Big Band Festival
Come see us play this Friday and Saturday at the Brazil Big Band Festival! Buy tix here.
This Friday, Feb 26 at 8 p.m.
and
Saturday, Feb 27 at 8 p.m.
at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre:
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025
Telephone: 212 864 5400
We look forward to seeing you there!
This Friday, Feb 26 at 8 p.m.
and
Saturday, Feb 27 at 8 p.m.
at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre:
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025
Telephone: 212 864 5400
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Jazziz on Arturo
Click here to read a digital copy of the new Jazziz with a nice feature on Arturo on page 32. Thank you to Jazziz!
Labels:
afro cuban jazz,
afro latin jazz,
arturo o'farrill,
jazz news
Monday, January 11, 2010
Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to play at the Brazil Big Band Festival

Fri, Feb 26 at 8 p.m.
and
Sat, Feb 27 at 8 p.m.
at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre:
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025
Telephone: 212 864 5400
The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra goes Carioca! Featuring guest Music Director Cliff Korman and friends -- the evening will be a celebration of the Samba, the Bossa Nova, and other Afro Brazilian rhythms. We will explore the genius of Hermeto Pascoal and feature special guests Vanderlei Pereira and Paul Leiberman and more!
Click here to buy tickets.
We hope to see you there!
Labels:
afro cuban jazz,
afro latin jazz,
big band,
brazil,
jazz news,
symphony space
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