Experience an electrifying night of Latin jazz with the trio of Cuban-born virtuoso pianist Kemuel Roig, featuring extraordinary musicians José Majito Aguilera on percussion and Manuel Orza on bass. This dynamic ensemble blends Afro-Cuban rhythms, virtuosic piano improvisations, and deep musical synergy, delivering fresh interpretations of jazz classics and original compositions. Their high-energy performance promises an unforgettable journey through rhythm, melody, and pure musical brilliance. Tickets are $50 and $55 here: www.artsgarage.org
Cuban-born piano prodigy Kemuel Roig discovered his passion for music at the age of four, setting the foundation for a career that has established him as one of the most versatile and captivating musicians of his generation. By eight, he was immersed in classical piano and percussion studies at Cuba’s prestigious National Vocational Art School, developing a technical mastery and artistic depth that would propel him onto the world stage. Since relocating to the United States in 2002, Roig has toured globally and recorded with an extraordinary roster of legendary artists, including Arturo Sandoval, Al Di Meola, Aymée Nuviola, Chris Potter, Randy Brecker, Alain Perez, Sammy Figueroa, Giovanni Hidalgo, Marcos Vidal, Abraham Laboriel, among others.
Manuel Orza, a highly accomplished bassist, completed his studies at the prestigious Amadeo Roldán Conservatory in Havana, Cuba, in 1989. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists across various genres, including Terry Bozzio, José Feliciano, Simon Stockhausen, Horacio “El Negro” Hernández, Michael Riessler, Robby Ameen, Julio Barreto, Ravi Coltrane, Roy Hargrove, Arturo Sandoval, Michel Portal, Markus Stockhausen, Alfredo de la Fé, and the ‘New York All Stars.’ His versatility has also led him to perform with notable Latin and jazz legends such as Mercado Negro, Jimmy Bosch, Dave Valentín, El Canario, Giovanni Hidalgo, Robert Vilera, Issac Delgado, Guajiro Mirabal, Aymée Nuviola, Kemuel Roig, Amaury Gutiérrez, Cheo Feliciano, Celia Cruz, Tito Nieves, Rey de la Paz, Ray Sepúlveda, Andy Montañez, Calixto Oviedo, and Francisco ‘Pancho’ Céspedes, among many others. With a career spanning decades, Orza continues to be a sought-after musician, known for his exceptional skill, deep musicality, and ability to blend seamlessly into a variety of musical landscapes.”
José ‘Majito’ Aguilera is a Venezuelan percussionist renowned for his versatility and mastery across multiple genres. Born in Valencia, Venezuela, he spent a decade in Spain performing with world-renowned artists before relocating to the United States to further his career. Aguilera has shared the stage with legendary musicians, including Celia Cruz, Arturo Sandoval, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Aymée Nuviola, Tony Succar, Kemuel Roig, Alain Pérez, Oscar D’León, Rubén Blades, and Isaac Delgado, among many others. As a studio musician, his credits include Grammy-winning and Billboard-charting projects such as Celia Cruz’s Grammy-winning 2004 album and Tony Succar’s Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson.
ABOUT ARTS GARAGE:
The Arts Garage in Delray Beach is a very unique venue with 8 person table seating, an excellent sound system, and GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. Adult beverages are available for purchase (A menu is available at https://artsgarage.org/bar-menu/) and you bring your own munchies! Please purchase all your beverages (including water) at Arts Garage (which also helps defray Arts Garage costs). All COVID protocols are followed. There is parking directly above the venue but it fills up quickly so come early and sample the many restaurants and eateries around Arts Garage in the Delray Pineapple Grove before or after the show! (Delray Beach)