Omar Puente With His Cuban Sextet Plus Special Guests: An Evening For Debbie at Hull Jazz Festival at Hull Truck Theatre

Internationally acclaimed Cuban violinist Omar Puente is performing a very special and highly celebratory show in honour his wife, campaigner Debbie Purdy, who died in 2014.

He’ll perform work from throughout his career - solo violin, piano duo, and with his sensational Latin sextet, as well as performing with his very special guests: Alex Wilson (piano), Dennis Rollins (trombone) and Naomi Phillips (vocals).

You’ll find it impossible to sit still!

‘‘Omar Puente’s contribution to 20th and 21st century violin playing has now become legendary. His generous nature, his commitment to good music, his enjoyment of life and his respect for his colleagues are all characteristics which make him a true violin great” Nigel Kennedy...

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Internationally acclaimed Cuban violinist Omar Puente is performing a very special and highly celebratory show in honour his wife, campaigner Debbie Purdy, who died in 2014.

He’ll perform work from throughout his career - solo violin, piano duo, and with his sensational Latin sextet, as well as performing with his very special guests: Alex Wilson (piano), Dennis Rollins (trombone) and Naomi Phillips (vocals).

You’ll find it impossible to sit still!

‘‘Omar Puente’s contribution to 20th and 21st century violin playing has now become legendary. His generous nature, his commitment to good music, his enjoyment of life and his respect for his colleagues are all characteristics which make him a true violin great” Nigel Kennedy

£6 tickets available for students and under-26s

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