Virtual Birdland – December 6, 2020
Recorded remotely from locations around the world, Arturo O’Farrill and the mighty Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra are continuing their Sunday night Birdland residency in an online setting. Please join us every Sunday at 8:30pm ET.
This week, we feature a pair of compositions by ALJO members from over the years; master trombonist Rafi Malkiel and the late, great Mario Rivera, alongside 2 more from Arturo O’Farrill himself. The program is rounded out by classics from Maestros Chico O’Farrill and Tito Puente, and a special virtual performance by our Son Jarocho family from the “Fandango At the Wall” project. All of this accompanied by live chat and commentary from Arturo and the ALJO musicians.
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Ori-Gen Stream Series: Rogerio Boccato
Please join us for a special performance by percussionist Rogério Boccato, as part of the Ori-Gen Live Stream, this Thursday December 3, 2020, at 9 PM EST on Facebook Live.
Brazilian percussionist and educator Rogério Boccato plays in projects led by some of today’s leading jazz players, among them Maria Schneider, John Patitucci, Fred Hersch, Brian Blade, Danilo Pérez, Kurt Elling, as well as many others. He has also collaborated with top-ranking Brazilian artists, such as Toninho Horta, Moacir Santos, Zé Renato and Vinicius Cantuária.
He is featured onto two GRAMMY-award winning albums: “The Thompson Fields,“ with the Maria Schneider Orchestra, and on Billy Childs’ “Rebirth.” He is also featured on three other GRAMMY-nominated albums: Kenny Garrett’s “Beyond The Wall,” John Patitucci ‘s “Remembrance“ (alongside Joe Lovano and Brian Blade), and on Alan Ferber’s “Jigsaw.“ Rogério has also performed with Antônio Carlos Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal, Milton do Nascimento, Egberto Gismonti, João Bosco, Joe Zawinul, among many others.
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Dr. Cornel West
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La Plaza @ ALJA Digital Village | Africa in the Americas: Letieres Leite & Orkestra Rumpilezz with Arturo O’Farrill & Steven Bernstein | Live in Philadelphia
Commemorating the Brazilian debut of this concert video, on the digital platform of the Teatro Castro Alves in Salvador, Bahia, tonight offers a special encore presentation of the full concert originally presented and recorded five years ago, on July 31, 2015 in Philadelphia. The powerful, musical magic of the Afro-Brazilian big band, Orkestra Rumpilezz, led by the remarkable, saxophonist, composer, conductor and educator, Letieres Leite landed in Philadelphia at the beginning of their debut U.S. tour. This Brazilian big band, by way of the state of Bahia and the city of Salvador, joined by Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Artistic Director Arturo O’Farrill and trumpeter and musical adventurer, Steven Bernstein shared an unforgettable evening. This memorable performance also marked the beginning of a musical collaboration between Arturo and Letieres that continues until today. Bringing to the stage a finely-tuned, yet explosive fusion of percussion and horns, Orkestra Rumpilezz combines ancestral Afro-Brazilian drumming with modern harmony offering its own brand of distinctive musical innovation. Characterized by a rhythmic sensibility influenced by jazz and improvisation, the group’s compositions and arrangements are inspired by the musical forms of Bahia with influences from around the world. They are based on the sounds and rhythmic patterns of the “Universo Percussivo Baiano” (Bahia Percussion Universe), rooted in the sacred ceremonies of Afro-Brazilian religion of Candomblé, the large carnaval “Bloco Afros” such as Ilê Aiyê and Olodum, and the sambas of the Bahian recôncavo region, heart of Brazil’s African cultural heritage. The name of the band itself is a kind of blueprint of its musical purpose: Rum, rumpi, and le (the three drums, or “atabaques” used in Candomblé ceremonies) and the “ZZ,” representing jazz. Presented in a 20 piece Big Band format led by composer and arranger Letieres Leite on flute and saxophone, Rumpilezz’s musical structure includes four percuss
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Virtual Birdland | Arturo O'Farrill + the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra | Sunday, November 8, 2020
Recorded remotely from locations around the world, Arturo O’Farrill and the mighty Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra are continuing their Sunday night Birdland residency in an online setting. Please join us every Sunday at 8:30pm ET.
This week we feature compositions from the great Chico O'Farrill, David Bixler and Miguel Blanco, as well as a selection featuring the repertoire from Fandango at the Wall, featuring our guest artists from Veracruz and Tijuana, Mexico. All of this accompanied by live chat and commentary from Arturo and the ALJO musicians.
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The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra are:
Arturo O'Farrill/piano & Musical Director;
● Saxes: Alejandro Aviles, Adison Evans, David Leon, Ivan Renta, Jasper Dutz, Livio Almeida, Larry Bustamante;
● Trumpets: Seneca Black, Bryan Davis, Adam O'Farrill, Walter Cano, Rachel Therrien;
● Trombones: Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Abdulrahman (Rocky) Amer, Earl McIntyre/bass trombone, James Rogers/bass trombone;
● Rhythm: Vince Cherico/drums, Juan Carlos Polo/drums, Bam Rodriguez/bass, Carlos (Carly) Maldonado/percussion, Keisel Jimenez/congas, Victor Pablo/congas,
Special Guests:
· Ramon Gutierrez, Requinto/ Vocals
· Patricio Hidalgo, jarana/ vocals
· Tacho Utrera, Leona/vocals
· Wendy Cao Romero, quijada/vocals/zapateado
· Yara Hidalgo Sandova/ vocals/Zapateado
· Jorge Francisco Castillo, jarana/vocals
Sound Engineer – Peter Karl
Video & Content Editor– Astrid Asmundsson
La Plaza @ Digital Village | Songs of Love & Resistance
Tonight's program is a special encore presentation of a concert originally presented several months ago on ALJA Digital Village. It was originally performed and recorded a year ago in November of 2019 as part of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance’s Performance Series in partnership with the Hostos Center for Arts and Culture.
Showcasing the diverse vocal styles of guest artists including Ana Tijoux (Chile), Telmary Diaz (Cuba), Caridad de la Luz “La Bruja” (The Bronx), Rod Star and G1 of Rebel Diaz (Bronx/Chicago), Chilo Cajigas (The Bronx) and DJ Logic (The Bronx), along with Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Featuring art forms that range from song, spoken word, poetry, rap, and hip hop, SONGS OF LOVE & RESISTANCE proclaims a response to our current turbulent times in the only way we truly can - with both love & resistance.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Ana Tijoux
Telmary Diaz
Caridad de la Luz “La Bruja”
Rebel Diaz (Rod Star & G1)
Christopher “Chilo” Cajigas
DJ Logic
THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Arturo O’Farrill, Piano and Artistic Director
SAXOPHONES
Roman Filiú – alto
Todd Bashore – alto
Ivan Renta – tenor
Alejandro Avilés – tenor
Larry Bustamante – baritone
TRUMPETS
Seneca Black
Jim Seeley
Bryan Davis
Rachel Therrien
TROMBONES
Frank Cohen
Abdulrahman "Rocky" Amer
Mariel Bildsten
James Rogers – bass trombone
RHYTHM
Vince Cherico – drums & timbales
Carlos Maldonado – percussion
Keisel Jiménez – percussion
Bambam Rodriguez – bass
GUEST ARTISTS
Flavio Silva – guitar
Gina d'Soto – vocals
Melvis Santa – vocals
Videography – Flora Lennihan & Astrid Asmundsson
Video Editing – Astrid Asmundsson
Special Thanks to the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture
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Arturo O’Farrill & Ayodele Casel... enjoy their artistry this Sunday at:
NOTES 4 VOTES
This Sunday 8:30pm
Musicians & Writers For A Sane Future
Virtual event to celebrate democracy & get out the vote!
EMCEES
Arturo O’Farrill, Larry Blumenfeld, Tract Hyter-Suffern
GUEST PERFORMERS
Tiffany Austin
Terence Blanchard
Carla Bley
Ayodele Casel
Simone Dinnerstein
Akua Dixon
Oscar Hernandez
Vijay Iyer
Mimi Jones
Caridad De La Luz
William Parker
Matthew Shipp
Jen Shyu
Steve Swallow
Villalobos Brothers
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Dr. Cornel West
Dr. Shana L. Redmond
Crystal Joseph
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La Plaza Oct 23, 8pm: Virtual Birdland, Fandango at the Wall Edition -- special Encore presentation
Tonight is a special encore presentation of the Virtual Birdland program originally broadcast on Sunday September 20. In celebration of the on-going presentations of the “Fandango At The Wall” documentary on HBO, we present this virtual collaboration with our Son Jarocho family from Vera Cruz and Tijuana to bring you a selection of music from the Fandango project. All accompanied by live chat and commentary from Arturo and the ALJO musicians.
Recorded remotely from locations around the world, Arturo O’Farrill and the mighty Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra are continuing their Sunday night Birdland residency in an online setting. Please join us every Sunday at 8:30pm ET.
The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra are:
Arturo O'Farrill – Piano & Artistic Director
Special Guests:
Ramon Gutierrez – Requinto/Vocals
Patricio Hidalgo – Jarana/Vocals
Tacho Utrera – Leona/Vocals
Wendy Cao Romero – Quijada/Vocals/Zapateado
Yara Hidalgo Sandoval – Vocals/Zapateado
Jorge Francisco Castillo – Jarana/Vocals
Fernando Guardarrama – Vocals
Kabir Sehgal – Electric Bass
Carolina Mama – Vocals
Saxophones/Woodwinds:
Alejandro Aviles, Roman Filiu, Adison Evans, Ivan Renta, Jasper Dutz, Larry Bustamante
Trumpets:
Seneca Black, Bryan Davis, Adam O'Farrill, Walter Cano, Rachel Therrien
Trombones:
Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Abdulrahman Amer, Earl McIntyre, James Rogers
Vince Cherico – Drumset
Bam Bam Rodriguez – Bass
Carlos 'Carly' Maldonado – Percussion
Keisel Jimenez – Congas
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