CHICAGO LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL
Part of Jazz City, 2022 presented in partnership with Chicago Park District, Night Out in the Park, and WDCB radio 90.0FM.
Friday and Saturday, JULY 15 & 16
Humboldt Park Fieldhouse
1440 N. Humboldt Blvd.
Free and Family Friendly
FRIDAY, JULY 15 at 6PM
Roy McGrath's Menjunje Ensemble
Chicago based tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and educated in Boston, New Orleans and Chicago, Roy brings to bear these diverse influences in his playing and composing. In addition to leading and recording with his own jazz ensembles, he is a member of several others and an in-demand player in the city’s jazz, funk, Latin jazz and salsa scenes.
Friday, July 15 at 7:30PM
JAMES SANDERS’ CONjUNTO
Conjunto is James Sanders’ long running project to unite his classical training and theory with the freedom of jazz improvisation, all grounded in the lively rhythms of the Caribbean: rumba, son, danzón, bolero and more. The result are performances that move audiences figuratively and literally, where moments of hushed intimacy are followed by joyous dancing. From Afro-roots to salsa to jazz, Conjunto is equally at home at a dance party, jazz club or festival stage.
Saturday, July 16 at 5PM
Luiz Ewerling & AMADA
Chicago-based Brazilian drummer and percussionist Luiz Ewerling has founded Amada - a band that divines a unique blending of Brazilian and American musical styles, ranging from Brazilian Pop to Rock, from Samba to Swing, from the free flowing pulse of the Partido Alto to contemporary jazz.
Saturday, July 16 at 6:30PM
Victor Garcia’s Tribute to Tito Rodríguez
GRAMMY-NOMINATED VICTOR GARCIA IS A MUSICAL FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
Examiner.com’s Neil Tesser calls Victor Garcia “one of the most exciting young musicians.” Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich says that he “stands out as an ebullient soloist offering a formidable technique and a radiantly polished tone.” JazzChicago.net’s Brad Walseth regards him as a “young lion trumpeter.”
Join us at Victor Garcia pays tribute to Tito Rodríguez!
Friday, July 15 at 6:00PM
Roy McGrath's Menjunje Ensemble
James Sanders' Conjunto
Saturday, July 16 at 5:00PM
Luiz Ewerling & AMADA
Victor Garcia’s Tribute to Tito Rodríguez
Bring your lawn chairs and picnics!
Part of Jazz City 2022 presented in partnership with Chicago Park District, Night Out In The Parks, and WDCB Radio