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The Afro-caribbean Jazz Collective at Epiphany Center For The Arts

Where

Epiphany Center For The Arts
201 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL
Map
(312) 421-4600

When

Thu, April 3, 2025
7:30 pm

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Musicians

The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
band / ensemble / orchestra

About


The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour | 7PM to the Sanctuary
Showtime: 7:30PM
Ticket: Advanced- $20 | Day of Show- $25
About:
Led by guitarist Jose Guzman, The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective blends the heart of Afro-Caribbean rhythms with the sophistication of modern jazz. Their third album, "Fiesta at Caroga," has been making waves in the jazz world. It's been featured on jazz radio stations across the country, received glowing reviews from music critics, and charted on JazzWeek's Top 100 Jazz Albums of 2024. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Guzmán is a versatile guitarist, performing across jazz, classical, and rock genres. He served as an artist-in-residence at the Caroga Lake Music Festival and earned the 2020 Urbana Arts Grant to compose works blending Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms. His projects have also been supported by Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs, Urbana Arts, and the Mykytyn Composition Award, with recordings featured on albums by Dimitrije Vasiljevic, KASA String Quartet, and Mr. Chair....

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