Arturo O'farrill And The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

One of the finest jazz groups working today, the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra thrives on cross-cultural collaboration and cutting-edge improvisation. A regular Sunday-night gig at New York’s famed Birdland has helped hone the group’s tight ensemble runs, stirring dynamics and impeccable sense of swing. Multi-Grammy Award–winner, pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill, the son of Cuban trumpeter Chico O’Farrill, has been hailed by The New York Times as “a magnificent player... sharp, splashy, and driving.”


Pre-Performance Talk
Friday, May 11 - Jackson Hall - 7pm
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra...

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One of the finest jazz groups working today, the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra thrives on cross-cultural collaboration and cutting-edge improvisation. A regular Sunday-night gig at New York’s famed Birdland has helped hone the group’s tight ensemble runs, stirring dynamics and impeccable sense of swing. Multi-Grammy Award–winner, pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill, the son of Cuban trumpeter Chico O’Farrill, has been hailed by The New York Times as “a magnificent player... sharp, splashy, and driving.”


Pre-Performance Talk
Friday, May 11 - Jackson Hall - 7pm
Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Arturo O’Farrill in conversation with Jeremy Ganter, Associate Executive Director & Director of Programming, Mondavi Center, UC Davis

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