Miguel de Armas Quartet & Samantha Christ François | Ottawa Jazz In The Valley

Name: Miguel de Armas Quartet & Samantha Christ François | Ottawa Jazz In The Valley
Start: 2025-02-15T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Studio Theatre Perth

Schedule

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Studio Theatre Perth | Perth, ON

Miguel de Armas Quartet with special guest Samantha Christ François | Jazz in the Valley: Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival
February 15th, Studio Theatre Perth
The Miguel de Armas Quartet, led by renowned Cuban-born pianist Miguel de Armas, delivers a thrilling fusion of jazz, Cuban traditions, and original compositions. With Miguel’s dynamic creativity at the helm, bassist JP Lapensée, drummer José Hernández, and conga player Arien Villegas form a powerhouse rhythm section.
Adding a soulful touch is Samantha Christ François, a multilingual vocalist whose Haitian roots and rich cultural journey shine through her captivating performances in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole.
Together, they craft an exhilarating musical experience, blending technical brilliance with heartfelt expression, taking audiences on a vibrant journey through Cuban, Caribbean, and global soundscapes.