Sunday, December 1 :: 7 PM

Iconic Jazz Legacies:

Latin Jazz Holiday

Featuring Music of Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Machito and Chano Pozo

Manolo Mairena, vocals, congas, percussion 
Eguie Castrillo, timbales, percussion 
Barbara Zamora, vocals
Bijon Watson, trumpet & bandleader

Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of Latin Jazz favorites featuring the music of icons Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Machito and Chano Pozo. Grammy® award-winning trumpeter and Musical Director Bijon Watson has assembled an all-star ensemble to perform the music of these Latin jazz legends. With sensational vocalists, virtuosic instrumentalists and a full horn and rhythm section, this is more than just a concert—it’s a musical fiesta you won’t want to miss!

ABOUT THE ICONIC JAZZ LEGACIES SERIES

Distinguished jazz trumpeter Bijon Watson introduces audiences to a series entitled Iconic Jazz Legacies that offers a new look at some of jazz’s greatest legends and musical relationships.  The programs feature some of today’s most respected and dynamic performers re-imagining musical conversations from the genre’s storied past.  The series acts as both a loving homage and a fresh musical odyssey.

The artists will announce the program from the stage.