Jazz Encounters features a live performance followed by a jam session with a focus on education, hosted in the WDNA Jazz Gallery, and co-produced with Nicole Yarling and the JECC.

• Masks are optional.
• No ticket refunds.

June’s Jazz Encounter features drummer, composer, Calixto Oviedo & his Cuban Jazz Train band.

Calixto Oviedo is a Latin Grammy nominated artist (La Rumba del Siglo, 2000) Latín Grammy nominated 2020 ( Afro Peruvian Jazz Orquesta) and Grammy Nominated ( Afro Peruvian Jazz Orquesta)  who has had the opportunity to play with numerous internationally known artists such as Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chucho Valdés, Danilo Pérez, David Sanchez, Luis Conte, Ray Barreto, Giovanni Hidalgo, Alfredo Rodriguez, Dave Valentin, Juan Pablo Torres, Orlando “Maraca” Valle and Tony Martínez as well as the celebrated Cuban percussionists Tata Güines, José Luis “Changuito” Quintana, and Miguel “Angá” Diaz in a very successful career that spans over 45years.

Oviedo is one of the most important representatives of Cuban Music & Latin Jazz in the world of drumming.

He founded his Latin jazz band in Stockholm, Sweden and is currently very active with his Cuban Jazz Train. We are in the presence of the greatest creators of Latin drums and an obligatory reference for all drummers and percussionists.

Since his arrival in the USA, he has worked in important festivals, jazz clubs and concerts. Musicians of a very high quality and demand make up this band.

For this Jazz Encounters date, The Cuban Jazz Train is:

Samuel Burgos – Contrabass
Jorge Pinelo – Sax
Edgard Pantoja – Piano
Calixto Oviedo – Drums

After the concert is an open jam. Bring your instrument!

Students! Be sure to score one of the limited free student tickets.

MEMBER TICKETS

• WDNA members pay a discounted price for tickets and must show a valid WDNA Member Card at the door.
• Basic WDNA Membership is $60 per year. Click here to become a Member.
• Purchase of Member priced tickets without a valid Membership will require you to purchase a $60 basic membership at the door.

STUDENT TICKETS

• There is a limited number of FREE student tickets for the concert.
• If you’re going to jam, LIST YOUR INSTRUMENT in the ticket form.
• Tickets are reserved on a first come, first served basis for students who will attend the concert and participate in the jam session.
• Students must show a valid student ID at the door to claim their FREE student ticket.
• If you’d like to perform in the Jam session and there are no student tickets left, please contact Sarah Cruz: 305.662.8889, x210 or [email protected].

GENERAL ADMISSION

• General Admission tickets are for attendees who are not WDNA members.
• If you’d like to have access to member discounted tickets for the Jazz Encounters Series, sign up to be a member! The cost is just $60 for a yearlong membership.
• Click here for more WDNA membership information.

CONTACT INFO

• 305.662.8889, x210
• [email protected]

Thank you to our Jazz Encounters Sponsors:

Musician’s Discount Center

Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs

Florida Arts & Culture