Afro-cuban Jazz Concert Feat. Alain Perez Trio at Vancouver Playhouse

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, arranger, orchestra director, and Grammy winner, it's hard to talk about Cuban-born music genius Alain Perez without resorting to superlatives. He has worked alongside iconic figures such as Paco de Lucía, Chucho Valdes and Irakere, Celia Cruz, Enrique Morente, Diego El Cigala, and many others. Alain Perez was instrumental in revolutionizing contemporary Cuban music during the 90's, a decade that changed the country's music forever, and a period where he cemented his place as one of Cuba's most gifted musicians. Today, the very mention of his name prompts a reverence and a smile of joy, because that's what Alain Perez has come to symbolize: the embodiment of the island's rich and uplifting music. ...

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Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, arranger, orchestra director, and Grammy winner, it's hard to talk about Cuban-born music genius Alain Perez without resorting to superlatives. He has worked alongside iconic figures such as Paco de Lucía, Chucho Valdes and Irakere, Celia Cruz, Enrique Morente, Diego El Cigala, and many others. Alain Perez was instrumental in revolutionizing contemporary Cuban music during the 90's, a decade that changed the country's music forever, and a period where he cemented his place as one of Cuba's most gifted musicians. Today, the very mention of his name prompts a reverence and a smile of joy, because that's what Alain Perez has come to symbolize: the embodiment of the island's rich and uplifting music.

"The quality of musicianship in Cuba today is so staggering that it's tempting to throw the term "genius" around very liberally, but in this case there's absolutely no question. Alain Perez may be the most complete musician in the long and glorious history of cuban music."
- Kevin Moore, Timba.com

All ages. Everyone, including children of any age, requires a ticket.


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Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2975507-2?pid=4485

Category: Live Music | Jazz

Price:
General Admission: CAD 72.45

Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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