Afro-cuban Meets Jazz Featuring Miguel De Armas Quartet at Southminster United Church

Internationally- renowned Cuban pianist Miguel de Armas moved to Canada in 2011, bringing with him a rich and sophisticated musical heritage gleaned over many years of study, performance and composition. As a co-founder of N.G. La Banda — one of Cuba’s most legendary timba bands — de Armas packed concert halls around the world.
Under the leadership of Miguel and featuring Marc Decho on bass, Michel Medrano on drums and Arien Villegas on congas, The Miguel de Armas Quartet was created in 2012; since then, it has rocked the National Capital Region with its astounding musicianship and thrilling fusion of Jazz and Afro Cuban music. ...

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Internationally- renowned Cuban pianist Miguel de Armas moved to Canada in 2011, bringing with him a rich and sophisticated musical heritage gleaned over many years of study, performance and composition. As a co-founder of N.G. La Banda — one of Cuba’s most legendary timba bands — de Armas packed concert halls around the world.
Under the leadership of Miguel and featuring Marc Decho on bass, Michel Medrano on drums and Arien Villegas on congas, The Miguel de Armas Quartet was created in 2012; since then, it has rocked the National Capital Region with its astounding musicianship and thrilling fusion of Jazz and Afro Cuban music.
This band has demonstrated masterful, independent yet collaborative playing, with an articulate, impassioned and powerful synchronicity. An uplifting, dynamic presence on stage, the Miguel de Armas Quartet brings energy, joy, and enthusiasm to audiences everywhere.

“From Havana to Canada, Cuban pianist Miguel de Armas is the real thing” – Peter Hum/Ottawa Citizen

“Miguel De Armas is a cultural treasure, and we, as Canadians, are unbelievably lucky to have him in our midst” – Michael Leibson/thinkingmusic.ca/Downbeat Magazine

“Miguel’s music is such an inspiration! He gives joy and energy to all who see and hear his quartet play Latin Jazz!” – Jerry Golland

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