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Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O'Farrill: Una Noche Inolvidable

Read "Una Noche Inolvidable" reviewed by Jack Bowers


It's never easy to replace a legend, especially when the legend happens also to be one's father. But Arturo O'Farrill, who doesn't want for courage or self-reliance, has seized the reins once held by his illustrious parent, the late Chico O'Farrill, and ridden the thoroughbred Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra into the winner's circle in the first-ever live recording from Jazz at Lincoln Center's state-of-the-art Frederick P. Rose Hall, an occasion that was truly Una Noche Inolvidable (an unforgettable night).

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Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Season in 2011/12

Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Season in 2011/12

Source: Two for the Show Media

NEW YORK—The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance announced today that it will celebrate the 10th Anniversary season of the GRAMMY Award-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO), directed by Arturo O'Farrill, in 2011/12 at Symphony Space on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The ALJO will present three landmark programs to celebrate its first decade of existence. On October 14 and 15, the Orchestra will pay tribute to Andy and Jerry González, founders of the pioneering, Bronx-born Fort Apache Band and arguably the most ...

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Recording

Arturo O' Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Release New CD Titled "40 Acres and Burro" on Zoho Records.

Arturo O' Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Release New CD Titled "40 Acres and Burro" on Zoho Records.

Source: Two for the Show Media

Release Date: February 8, 2011 Yes—we, the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, are still here, 3+ years after leaving the womb of institutional life at a great cultural organization in Manhattan. Some said we'd never make it, but here we are,doing pretty well, too! We have our own non-profit organization and a New York concert season, perform internationally, record, provide educational programs in the public schools, commission, and maintain a library of Afro Latin Jazz music that is a unique treasure. ...

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Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra - Puerto Rico, More Than Salsa. November 6th, 2010 @ Symphony Space.

Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra - Puerto Rico, More Than Salsa. November 6th, 2010 @ Symphony Space.

Source: Two for the Show Media

Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra explore new and existing trends in Puerto Rican music. Special attention is paid to folkloric and traditional forms, especially Bomba and Plena. The traditional instruments of Bomba and Plena are employed and special guest percussionists are invited. Repertoire will highlight the works of William Cepeda with arrangements by Michael Webster, William Cepeda,Papo Vazquez, and others. Highlights will include Mombrogo, Iron Jungle, and new works. Special guests include Miguel Zenon and William Cepeda. ...

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Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra - Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas -June 4th and 5th, 2010

Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra - Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas -June 4th and 5th, 2010

Source: Two for the Show Media

Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas

“Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas" showcases new works from composers throughout the Americas, including world premieres, part of the ongoing commitment of Symphony Space and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance to new music through the Sonidos de Colores initiative. This concert has traditionally been an audience favorite and promises to be a peek into the future of the music we call jazz and Latin jazz. Be there when new ...

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Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Perform at the Make Music NY Festival - 6/21/09

Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Perform at the Make Music NY Festival - 6/21/09

Source: Two for the Show Media

Arturo O’Farrill and the Grammy-winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra return to Symphony Space for the Make Music NY Festival /Symphony Space Block Party on June 21st, 2009 Showtime: 1PM to 3 PM. “The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra sounds great with precision brass and saxophone work… a warm, cohesive sound.”
 --The New York Times 

 “This is the finest band I have ever performed with in my life. They make me feel as if I have returned to Cuba.”
 --Bebo Valdes ARTURO ...

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This Thursday & Friday! Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra

This Thursday & Friday! Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra

Source: Two for the Show Media

Musica Nueva II: Latin Jazz Across the Americas - Arturo O’Farrill and the GRAMMY WINNING Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra return to Symphony Space for a multicultural exploration of the future of Latin jazz, featuring guest composers and artists! Thursday March 5th, 2009 & Friday March 6th, 2009. Showtime: 8:00 PM “Mr. O’Farrill is a magnificent player sharp, splashy, and driving.”
 --The New York Times 

 “The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra sounds great with precision brass and saxophone work… a warm, cohesive ...

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Arturo O’Farrill and the Grammy Winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Return to Symphony Space

Arturo O’Farrill and the Grammy Winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Return to Symphony Space

Source: Two for the Show Media

Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra return to Symphony Space for a multicultural exploration of the future of Latin jazz, featuring guest composers and artists! Thursday March 5th, 2009 & Friday March 6th, 2009. Showtime: 8:00 PM

Highlights of the upcoming performance:

Guest composers Frank London, Gabriel Alegra, Fernando Otero, Pablo Mayor, and David Bixler Works by Arturo O'Farrill and Michael Phillip Mossman Guest appearances by Heather Bixler, Freddy “Huevito" Lobatn, and others Compositions will include, “Paroxysm ...

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Award / Grant

Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Win Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz CD with Their Zoho Release "Song for Chico"

Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Win Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz CD with Their Zoho Release "Song for Chico"

Source: Two for the Show Media

New York, NY - Two for the Show Media/Chris DiGirolamo and Zoho Records are proud to announce that Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra have won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz CD 2008. This past Sunday, February 8th, 2009 in Los Angeles, the Latin jazz ensemble that does it all, took home the award for their latest release on ZoHo Records titled Song for Chico. The recording which features pianist O’Farrill backed by the Afro Latin Jazz ...

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Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra at Symphony Space - NYC March 27th & 29th, 2008

Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra at Symphony Space - NYC March 27th & 29th, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media

Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra are back at Symphony Space in New York City for two more big shows on March 27th and March 29th, 2008 @ 8:00 PM to present “Musica Nueva" and celebrate their new CD release “Song for Chico" on Zoho Records. Fresh off of the sold out performance in January, the ALJO explores the concept of groove (timba) as expressed throughout Latin America, including Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Argentina and even the rare ...

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