May’s WDNA Jazz Encounters presents Ruben Caban Quintet. Award winning Puerto Rican trombonist Ruben Caban brings a unique blend of original music that can best be described as “Latin-Infused Hard Bop.” From swing to funk, to Latin jazz blues and neo-soul, this fiery quintet is sure to encourage some dance moves with their infectious rhythms. Ruben Caban has toured and recorded with an array of internationally renowned artists such as Dianne Shurr, Randy Brecker, Arturo Sandoval, Oscar De Leon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Paquito De Rivera, and many more. His latest release as a leader, Kangana, has earned international acclaim and features a who’s who of South Florida’s top talent including Nestor Torres, Ed Calle, Roxana Amed and Tal Cohen. As an international Jazz Educator, he actively teaches all around the world from Eastern Europe to South America and the Caribbean.The quintet features Jim Gasior on piano, Agustin Conti on bass, Waldo Madera on drums and percussionist Roberto Vizcaino, Jr.
Ticket holders are invited to arrive at 7pm to enjoy a pre-show reception catered by The Fish House. Students are invited to claim one of the limited free tickets and join the post-show jam session. Jazz Encounters is made possible with the support of the Musicians Discount Center and the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. For info & tickets click here.

Concert Schedule: Doors open at 7:00; Concert at 8:00pm, Open Jazz Jam Session afterwards! Students! Bring your ax and play with the pros! Be sure to score one of the limited free student tickets.For more info and tickets, please visit: www.wdnaradio.org The best parking is across (on the south side) Coral Way in the residential section. Please DON’T park in the small WDNA lot, those spaces are for the musicians and the WDNA staff. And please don’t park on neighbors’ lawns or in Big Lots, they will tow you. We like masks if you do. (Miami)