Don’t miss the ultimate Miami jazz experience at the FIU Music Festival! For one night only, a star-studded lineup brings together Grammy-winning artists and FIU’s top student ensembles for an unforgettable night of Jazz. Featuring Alfredo Chacón on vibraphone and percussion, Julio Montalvo on trombone, Yan Carlos Artime on piano, and Thommy Lowry on trumpet, this powerhouse performance is backed by the FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble, directed by Michael Eckroth, and the FIU Jazz Big Band, led by Aldo Salvent. Tickets are $25 general admission, FIU and student discounts available here: https://calendar.fiu.edu/event/fiu-music-festival-2024-all-star-jazz-evening?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=FIU+Calendar
- · Alfredo Chacón: Composer, band leader, recording artist, and virtuoso percussionist/vibraphonist. He has toured extensively for over 25 years with notable artists like David Bisbal, Diego Torres, Paquito D’Rivera, Bebo Valdés, Beatriz Luengo, and Magnus Lindgren.
- ·Julio Montalvo: Grammy Award-winning artist. Trombonist, songwriter, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, recognized for his work as a producer with David Bisbal.
- ·Thommy Lowry: Trumpeter, band leader, composer, producer, and award-winning studio musician. He has been featured on major Latin jazz albums and has played with Chucho Valdés & Irakere, Omara Portuondo, Alexander Abreu & Habana D’Primera, Buena Vista Social Club, and Juan de Marcos & the Afro-Cuban All Stars.
- Yan Carlos Artime: Virtuoso Cuban pianist, composer, producer, and arranger. He has toured and recorded with Orlando Valle (Maraca), Paoli Mejia, and Eliades Ochoa, among others.
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