Afro Latin Jazz Alliance

12/18/2021

La Plaza @ ALJA Digital Village | ALJA Presents Tambor Tuesday - Highlights recorded live at Drom

Tonight, we present highlights from ALJA’s residency at the legendary LES night club Drom. Once a month on Tuesdays we get together for a lively and rocking night of Afro Latin and Afro Brazilian rhythms. We call it “Tambor Tuesday” -- Timba & Salsa with People of Earth (POE), Afro Cuban Rumba with Kikiriki Biquey and Samba Reggae with Mambembe. Tonight’s show was recorded on November 30.

All these dynamic new groups include numerous members of the ALJA musical family, both teaching and performing artists, including Gabriel Globus-Hoenich, Zack O’Farrill, Rachel Therrien, Victor Pablo, Keisel Jimenez, Everton Isidoro, and Ivan Llanes.

So join us and enjoy this lively evening of music, featuring exciting young artists who are part of the ALJA community.

Performing Artists:

People of Earth:

Ivan Llanes - vocals
Claudia Mulet- vocals
Keisel Jimenez - percussion & vocals
Victor Pablo - percussion & vocals
Gabriel Globus-Hoenich - percussion
Murph Aucamp- percussion
Ahmed Alon - keyboards
Ian Stewart - bass
Malec Heermans - trombone
Mariel Bildsten- trombone
Raul Rios - trumpet & vocals
David Leon - sax

Kikiriki Biquey:

Victor Pablo
Zack O’Farrill
Marcelo Perez
Murphy Aucamp
David Leon
Daniela Serna
Fernando García
Yotam Ben-Or

Mambembe Music:

Directed by Everton Isidoro,
featuring Marcos Costa on vocals

12/17/2021

NEXT TUESDAY!
Tambor Tuesday – Make Music New York

Kick off a lively, rocking night of Afro Latin and Afro Brazilian rhythms with an outdoors street jam that gathers at 6:30pm from Astor Place Plaza and then parades through the East Village to the legendary Drom nightclub on Avenue A, where the party will continue into the night. Featuring Afro Brazilian Samba Reggae with Mambembé Music, Afro Cuban rumba with Kikiriki Biquey and salsa and timba dance grooves from People.Of.Earth.

Presented in partnership with the Make Music New York, DROM and The Village Alliance

Celebrate the winter solstice on December 21st with Make Music Winter featuring 20 free, outdoor music parades, processions and programs – all of them starring local NYC musicians. Make Music yourself by signing up for one of our participatory performances!

#makemusicny #makemusicday #makemusicwinter #afrolatinjazz #dromnyc

NEXT TUESDAY!
Tambor Tuesday – Make Music New York

Kick off a lively, rocking night of Afro Latin and Afro Brazilian rhythms with an outdoors street jam that gathers at 6:30pm from Astor Place Plaza and then parades through the East Village to the legendary Drom nightclub on Avenue A, where the party will continue into the night. Featuring Afro Brazilian Samba Reggae with Mambembé Music, Afro Cuban rumba with Kikiriki Biquey and salsa and timba dance grooves from People.Of.Earth.

Presented in partnership with the Make Music New York, DROM and The Village Alliance

Celebrate the winter solstice on December 21st with Make Music Winter featuring 20 free, outdoor music parades, processions and programs – all of them starring local NYC musicians. Make Music yourself by signing up for one of our participatory performances!

#makemusicny #makemusicday #makemusicwinter #afrolatinjazz #dromnyc

12/16/2021

LA PLAZA presents
Highlight from Tambor Tuesday
Recorded live at @DROM

TOMORROW Friday, Dec 17, 8pm ET

#ALJADigitalVillage

LA PLAZA presents
Highlight from Tambor Tuesday
Recorded live at @DROM

TOMORROW Friday, Dec 17, 8pm ET

#ALJADigitalVillage

12/15/2021

TICKETS for “A Very CHICO Christmas” are SOLD OUT!⠀
⠀
Please, join us the rest of our CONCERT SEASON 2021-2022 presenting:⠀
⠀
🎵The Swing of Eddie Bobe, Joe Gonzalez, and Papo Pepin⠀
⠀
🎵Jazz Across the Americas: Afro Caribbean Concert ⠀
⠀
🎵Música Nueva: The ALJO Meets Slavic Soul Party⠀
⠀
⠀
■ ■ ■ ■ ⠀
⠀
A Very CHICO Christmas⠀⠀
at El Museo del Barrio @elmuseo⠀
⠀
A Holiday Concert Celebrating the Chico O’Farrill Centennial ⠀
⠀
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with guests Big Chief Donald Harrison, Adam O’Farrill, Zack O’Farrill⠀
⠀
@pianitis⠀⠀
@bigchiefdonaldharrison⠀⠀
@adamofarrill⠀⠀
@wackzilliam⠀
⠀
The evening will showcase beloved Chico O’Farrill compositions, including the rarely performed “Oro, Incienso y Mirra” (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh) as well as the “Afro Cuban Jazz Suite”, feat. Big Chief Donald Harrison, on the saxophone. Other works include: “Variations on a Well-Known Theme”, “The Aztec Suite”, and select arrangements.⠀
⠀
#chicoofarrill #chicoofarrillcentennial #averychicochristmas #arturoofarrill #donaldharrison #elmuseodelbarrio #afrolatinjazzorchestra #afrolatinjazzalliance

TICKETS for “A Very CHICO Christmas” are SOLD OUT!⠀
⠀
Please, join us the rest of our CONCERT SEASON 2021-2022 presenting:⠀
⠀
🎵The Swing of Eddie Bobe, Joe Gonzalez, and Papo Pepin⠀
⠀
🎵Jazz Across the Americas: Afro Caribbean Concert ⠀
⠀
🎵Música Nueva: The ALJO Meets Slavic Soul Party⠀
⠀
⠀
■ ■ ■ ■ ⠀
⠀
A Very CHICO Christmas⠀⠀
at El Museo del Barrio @elmuseo⠀
⠀
A Holiday Concert Celebrating the Chico O’Farrill Centennial ⠀
⠀
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with guests Big Chief Donald Harrison, Adam O’Farrill, Zack O’Farrill⠀
⠀
@pianitis⠀⠀
@bigchiefdonaldharrison⠀⠀
@adamofarrill⠀⠀
@wackzilliam⠀
⠀
The evening will showcase beloved Chico O’Farrill compositions, including the rarely performed “Oro, Incienso y Mirra” (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh) as well as the “Afro Cuban Jazz Suite”, feat. Big Chief Donald Harrison, on the saxophone. Other works include: “Variations on a Well-Known Theme”, “The Aztec Suite”, and select arrangements.⠀
⠀
#chicoofarrill #chicoofarrillcentennial #averychicochristmas #arturoofarrill #donaldharrison #elmuseodelbarrio #afrolatinjazzorchestra #afrolatinjazzalliance

12/15/2021

TICKETS for “A Very CHICO Christmas” are SOLD OUT!⠀
⠀
Please, join us the rest of our CONCERT SEASON 2021-2022 presenting:⠀
⠀
🎵The Swing of Eddie Bobe, Joe Gonzalez, and Papo Pepin⠀
⠀
🎵Jazz Across the Americas: Afro Caribbean Concert ⠀
⠀
🎵Música Nueva: The ALJO Meets Slavic Soul Party⠀
⠀
⠀
■ ■ ■ ■ ⠀
⠀
A Very CHICO Christmas⠀⠀
at El Museo del Barrio @elmuseo⠀
⠀
A Holiday Concert Celebrating the Chico O’Farrill Centennial ⠀
⠀
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with guests Big Chief Donald Harrison, Adam O’Farrill, Zack O’Farrill⠀
⠀
@pianitis⠀⠀
@bigchiefdonaldharrison⠀⠀
@adamofarrill⠀⠀
@wackzilliam⠀
⠀
The evening will showcase beloved Chico O’Farrill compositions, including the rarely performed “Oro, Incienso y Mirra” (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh) as well as the “Afro Cuban Jazz Suite”, feat. Big Chief Donald Harrison, on the saxophone. Other works include: “Variations on a Well-Known Theme”, “The Aztec Suite”, and select arrangements.⠀
⠀
#chicoofarrill #chicoofarrillcentennial #averychicochristmas #arturoofarrill #donaldharrison #elmuseodelbarrio #afrolatinjazzorchestra #afrolatinjazzalliance

TICKETS for “A Very CHICO Christmas” are SOLD OUT!⠀
⠀
Please, join us the rest of our CONCERT SEASON 2021-2022 presenting:⠀
⠀
🎵The Swing of Eddie Bobe, Joe Gonzalez, and Papo Pepin⠀
⠀
🎵Jazz Across the Americas: Afro Caribbean Concert ⠀
⠀
🎵Música Nueva: The ALJO Meets Slavic Soul Party⠀
⠀
⠀
■ ■ ■ ■ ⠀
⠀
A Very CHICO Christmas⠀⠀
at El Museo del Barrio @elmuseo⠀
⠀
A Holiday Concert Celebrating the Chico O’Farrill Centennial ⠀
⠀
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with guests Big Chief Donald Harrison, Adam O’Farrill, Zack O’Farrill⠀
⠀
@pianitis⠀⠀
@bigchiefdonaldharrison⠀⠀
@adamofarrill⠀⠀
@wackzilliam⠀
⠀
The evening will showcase beloved Chico O’Farrill compositions, including the rarely performed “Oro, Incienso y Mirra” (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh) as well as the “Afro Cuban Jazz Suite”, feat. Big Chief Donald Harrison, on the saxophone. Other works include: “Variations on a Well-Known Theme”, “The Aztec Suite”, and select arrangements.⠀
⠀
#chicoofarrill #chicoofarrillcentennial #averychicochristmas #arturoofarrill #donaldharrison #elmuseodelbarrio #afrolatinjazzorchestra #afrolatinjazzalliance

12/15/2021

Virtual Birdland Jazz Club
8:30pm ET

Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

#ALJADigitalVillage

Virtual Birdland Jazz Club
8:30pm ET

Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

#ALJADigitalVillage

12/15/2021

TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT for "A Very Chico Christmas" this Friday! - https://mailchi.mp/374d4d57f122/tickets-are-running-out-for-a-very-chico-christmas-this-friday

TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT for "A Very Chico Christmas" this Friday! - https://mailchi.mp/374d4d57f122/tickets-are-running-out-for-a-very-chico-christmas-this-friday

12/15/2021

TICKETS ARE RUNNING OUT! Link in bio 🎺⠀
A Very CHICO Christmas⠀
at El Museo del Barrio @elmuseo⠀
⠀
A Holiday Concert Celebrating the Chico O’Farrill Centennial ⠀
⠀
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with guests Big Chief Donald Harrison, Adam O’Farrill, Zack O’Farrill⠀
⠀
@pianitis⠀
@bigchiefdonaldharrison⠀
@adamofarrill⠀
@wackzilliam⠀
⠀
The evening will showcase beloved Chico O’Farrill compositions, including the rarely performed “Oro, Incienso y Mirra” (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh) as well as the “Afro Cuban Jazz Suite”, feat. Big Chief Donald Harrison, on the saxophone. Other works include: “Variations on a Well-Known Theme”, “The Aztec Suite”, and select arrangements.⠀
⠀
#chicoofarrill #chicoofarrillcentennial #averychicochristmas #arturoofarrill #donaldharrison #elmuseodelbarrio #afrolatinjazzorchestra #afrolatinjazzalliance

12/14/2021

LA PLAZA presents
Highlight from Tambor Tuesday
Recorded live at DROM

Friday, Dec 17, 8pm ET

#ALJADigitalVillage

LA PLAZA presents
Highlight from Tambor Tuesday
Recorded live at DROM

Friday, Dec 17, 8pm ET

#ALJADigitalVillage

12/13/2021

This week on #ALJADigitalVillage

This week on #ALJADigitalVillage

12/11/2021

La Plaza @ ALJA Digital Village | Falafel, Freilach & Frijoles: From Mambo to Borscht – Encore

Originally performed and recorded live November 1 & 2, 2012, at Symphony Space, NYC as part of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Performance Series.

Falafel, Freilach, and Frijoles: From Mambo to Borscht examines the deep, long-standing relationship between the Latino and Jewish communities. The relationship between Jewish culture and Latin music dates back to Iberia prior to the Spanish Inquisition and continued to pre-Castro Cuba - an era when Jewish families would visit the island and its nightclubs. In the decades to follow, resorts flourished in the Catskills, and the Jewish community flocked to the “Borscht Belt” to dance to bands led by Tito Puente, Joe Cuba, and Eddie Palmieri, among others. The burgeoning scene attracted musicians and fans alike and has been described as a “mecca for Latin music,” resulting in the mambo being called “the Jewish waltz.” The ALJO also explores the themes common to the larger Jewish and Latino communities, including a journey to the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and North Africa.

Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra,
Guest Curators: Steven Bernstein & Rafi Malkiel,
Guest Artists: Anat Cohen/clarinet, Benny Koonyefsky/percussion, Larry Harlow/piano and Steven Bernstein/trumpet & slide trumpet

The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Arturo O’Farrill, Piano and Musical Director

Saxophones
Bobby Porcelli, alto
David DeJesus, alto
Ivan Renta, tenor
Peter Brainin, tenor
Jason Marshall, baritone

Trumpets
Seneca Black
Jim Seeley
John Bailey
Jonathan Powell

Trombones
Tokunori Kajiwara
Rafi Malkiel
Frank Cohen
Jose Davila

Rhythm Section
Carlo De Rosa, bass
Vince Cherico, drums
Roland Guerrero, congas
Joe Gonzalez, bongos & percussion

Show Program:

Papirosen,Composed by: Herman Yablokoff, Arranged by: David Bixler

Freilach-a-nacht, Composed by Shelly Russell, Arranged by Arturo O’Farrill

Bei Mir Bistu Shein, Composed by: Sholom Secunda, Arranged by: David Bixler

Holiday Mambo, Composed and arranged by: Chico O’Farrill

Desert, Composed and arranged by: Rafi Malkiel

River Blue + Sky Rainbow, Composed and arranged by: Rafi Malkiel

Danza Magica, Composed and arranged by: Rafi Malkiel

Mazinka, Composed and arranged by: Steven Bernstein

Ani Mamin, Composed and arranged by: Steven Bernstein

Habet Mishomayim, Composed and arranged by: Steven Bernstein

Cha, Composed and arranged by: Steven Bernstein


ALJA - Giving Tuesday Campaign

On November 30th, ALJA participated in GivingTuesday—a day of radical generosity. When so much attention is given to what divides us, generosity brings people together across races, faiths, and political views. We thank you, our supporters, for the generosity you have shown ALJA over the past year. Tune in to ALJA's GivingTuesday virtual fundraiser, and consider the impact your generosity can have.

afrolatinjazz.org

#ALJO #ALJA #afrolatinjazz #ALJADigitalVillage #SustainTheGroove

12/10/2021

🙌 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🎺 PURCHASE HERE: https://bit.ly/3lLvNpf

"A Very CHICO Christmas" at El Museo del Barrio
A Holiday Concert Celebrating the Chico O’Farrill Centennial

Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with guests Big Chief Donald Harrison, Adam O'Farrill, Zack O’Farrill

The evening will showcase beloved Chico O’Farrill compositions, including the rarely performed “Oro, Incienso y Mirra” (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh) as well as the “Afro Cuban Jazz Suite”, feat. Big Chief Donald Harrison, on the saxophone. Other works include: “Variations on a Well-Known Theme”, “The Aztec Suite”, and select arrangements.⠀

#chicoofarrill #chicoofarrillcentennial #averychicochristmas #arturoofarrill #donaldharrison #elmuseodelbarrio #afrolatinjazzorchestra #afrolatinjazzalliance

12/08/2021

PRX

LISTEN!
RADIO INTERVIEW

UpFront Soul #2021.39 October 5-11 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Details
We'll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Celia Cruz, Joe Bataan, and Willie Bobo, and we'll spend the second hour in conversation with pianist, composer, and director of the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Arturo O'Farrill, as we showcase tracks from their recent album, Virtual Birdland.

https://beta.prx.org/stories/387805

12/08/2021

SUNDAY: Virtual @birdlandjazz 8:30pm ET #ALJADigitalVillage

SUNDAY: Virtual @birdlandjazz 8:30pm ET #ALJADigitalVillage

12/08/2021

NEXT WEEK: "A Very Chico Christmas" at El Museo del Barrio & THANK YOU for your GivingTuesday Donation! - https://mailchi.mp/7b527ca1a83b/next-week-a-very-chico-christmas-at-el-museo-del-barrio

12/07/2021

Madre Vaca’s Holst-Esque ‘The Elements’ Tops Phil’s Picks’ Best New Jazz Albums Of 2021

VIRTUAL BIRDLAND on Phil's PIcks 2021 Top 10 New Jazz Albums

Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

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Without any further ado, here for your consideration is Phil’s Picks’ Top 10 New Jazz Albums of 2021.

PHIL’S PICKS 2021 TOP 10 NEW JAZZ ALBUMS

Madre Vaca – The Elements
Gabor Lesko – Earthway
Mauricio Morales – Luna
Doug MacDonald Duo – Toluca Lake Jazz
Moka Efti Orchestra – Erstausgabe
Brian Bromberg – A Little Driving Music
Bob Mintzer & WDR Big Band – Soundscapes
Rick Margitza – Sacred Hearts
Schapiro 17 – Human Qualities
Arturo O’Farrill & Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra – Virtual Birdland
Luna Octet – Convergence
Andre Fererri Quintetto – Numero Uno
Ian Charleton Big Band – A Fresh Perspective
Linda Hilton – Transparent Sky
Steve Cole – Smoke & Mirrors

https://philspicks.wordpress.com/2021/12/06/madre-vacas-holst-esque-the-elements-tops-phils-picks-best-new-jazz-albums-of-2021/

Courtesy: Madre Vaca Records/Shortstein Productions, LLC This year has been another busy one in the world of jazz. Phil’s Picks has received more jazz recordings this year than in any year prior. …

12/07/2021

A VERY CHICO CHRISTMAS - A Holiday Concert with Arturo O’Farrill & ALJO

⭐️Get your tickets TODAY! ⭐️
PURCHASE HERE: https://bit.ly/3lLvNpf
⠀
A VERY CHICO CHRISTMAS 🎄⠀
A Holiday Concert Celebrating the Chico O’Farrill Centennial⠀
⠀
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance & El Museo del Barrio present⠀
⠀
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra⠀
FEATURING: Donald Harrison, Adam O’Farrill, Zack O’Farrill⠀
⠀
The evening will showcase beloved Chico O’Farrill compositions, including the rarely-performed "Oro, Incienso y Mirra" (Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh), as well as the "Afro Cuban Jazz Suite" - featuring Big Chief Donald Harrison on the saxophone. Other works include “Variations On A Well-Known Theme”, “The Aztec Suite”, and select arrangements.⠀
⠀
#afrolatinjazzorchestra #chicoofarrill #arturoofarrill #adamofarrill #zackofarrill #donaldharrison #elmuseodelbarrio #afrolatinjazzalliance #averychicochristmas

A Holiday Concert Celebrating the Chico O’Farrill Centennial

12/07/2021

FRIDAY: “Falafel, Freilach, and Frijoles” Only on #ALJADigitalVillage

FRIDAY: “Falafel, Freilach, and Frijoles” Only on #ALJADigitalVillage