Sunday Concerts Presents William Cepeda's Afro-Rican Jazz

Four-time Grammy nominee and composer William Cepeda & his Afro-Rican Quintet celebrate the rich sounds of traditional Puerto Rican music, blending the vibrant rhythms of Bomba, Plena, Danza, and Jíbaro music with jazz. His ensemble has toured the world and performed at such prestigious jazz festivals as Montreux, North Sea, and Tabarka. He has performed with such legendary figures as Tito Puente, Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Celia Cruz, among others.

Cepeda is recognized for his innovative approach to Latin music, blending traditional Puerto Rican roots, folk, dance, progressive jazz and world music into a new jazz sub-genre: Afro-Rican Jazz. Register for up to 5 free tickets.

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