Jazz Room Presents: Edmar Castenada Quartet at The Jazz Room At The Stage Door Theater

Electric Jazz Harp
International harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda redefines jazz with his electrifying technique and genre-blending sound. Lauded for his collaborations with Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D’Rivera, and Béla Fleck, expect a one-of-a-kind performance that fuses Latin rhythms, jazz harmonies, and breathtaking virtuosity on the electric harp.

Colombian-born harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda has redefined the harp’s role in jazz, blending Latin rhythms, classical influences, and improvisational brilliance into a singular sound. A Latin Grammy nominee, he has collaborated with icons including Sting, Wynton Marsalis, Béla Fleck, and Paquito D’Rivera, while also contributing to Disney’s Encanto soundtrack as performer and music consultant. Praised by NPR and The New York Times for his astonishing technique and creativity, Castañeda has captivated audiences worldwide as both composer and bandleader. His latest project, Viento Sur, showcases his World Ensemble, expanding his global musical reach....

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Electric Jazz Harp
International harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda redefines jazz with his electrifying technique and genre-blending sound. Lauded for his collaborations with Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D’Rivera, and Béla Fleck, expect a one-of-a-kind performance that fuses Latin rhythms, jazz harmonies, and breathtaking virtuosity on the electric harp.

Colombian-born harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda has redefined the harp’s role in jazz, blending Latin rhythms, classical influences, and improvisational brilliance into a singular sound. A Latin Grammy nominee, he has collaborated with icons including Sting, Wynton Marsalis, Béla Fleck, and Paquito D’Rivera, while also contributing to Disney’s Encanto soundtrack as performer and music consultant. Praised by NPR and The New York Times for his astonishing technique and creativity, Castañeda has captivated audiences worldwide as both composer and bandleader. His latest project, Viento Sur, showcases his World Ensemble, expanding his global musical reach.

The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear.

Thank you to our JAZZ ROOM contributors: Bank of America, South Arts, Knight Foundation, Arts & Science Council, North Carolina Arts Council, Alice L Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, and the Infusion Fund.

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