Friday, March 21st, so get your tickets now, so that you don’t miss what will be one of the very BEST, and definitely prettiest Jazz concerts this year — GRAMMY®-Nominated guitar virtuoso Diego Figueiredo with GRAMMY®-Nominated Sammy Figueroa on percussion and Magela Herrera on flute! It is going to be a night for Giants of Jazz! with boss nova inspired beats and samba driven rhythms! First release tickets are $70, $60, $50 ($25 student tickets with promo code “MBSTUDENT” with ID – limited quantity). PLENTY of free self parking in lot next door. We like masks if you do. (Miami Beach)
DIEGO FIGUEIREDO numbers among the world’s greatest jazz guitarists, one whom George Benson described as “one of the greatest guitarists I’ve seen in my whole life.” His superb technique, timing, and imagination have established him as one of the hottest international names in jazz guitar.”
SAMMY FIGUEROA has long been regarded as one of the world’s great musicians. As one of the jazz world’s leading percussionists he has played on countless records and is well-known for his versatility in a multitude of musical styles. Besides playing with some of the world’s greatest pop stars, such as David Bowie, Chaka Khan and Mariah Carey, Sammy has also played with a multitude of distinguished jazz artists including Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Brecker Brothers, and many, many more. In addition to his two Grammy® Nominations for Best Latin Jazz, Sammy has been honored with numerous awards. These include two NARAS Awards for Percussionist of the Year, two Drummie Awards for Best Hand Percussion and the Jazz Journalists Association Award for Best Percussionist.
Praised often for her unique background that also includes Latin jazz and Euro jazz, MAGELA HERRERA developed her incredible instincts and keen musical chops from 2004 through 2011 as a member of Mezcla – one of Cuba’s leading jazz and fusion groups. Towards the end of her tenure in 2010, she was nominated for Best Solo Flute from the New York based magazine, Jazz Corner, for the tune “Quien tiene el ritmo” (who’s got the rhythm) on Mezcla’s album “I’ll See You in Cuba.” The recording was also nominated for Best Album. Through the years, Herrera has shared the stage with an extensive list of acclaimed international artists including Chucho Valdez, Roberto Garcia, Ruy Lopez Nussa, Barbara Dane, Ralph Alessis, Geir Lysne, Jan Eggum, Sverre Indris Joner and Hovedoen Social Club, Alejandro Vargas, Sanskriti Shrestha, Oslo Chamber Orchestra, Eliel Lazo and The Cuban Funk Machine.