Schedule of Events

April 4, 2025

Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Wilbert Sostre Lecture & Dimas Sánchez Afro-Latin Trio

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Wilbert Sostre Maldonado Lecture (12:00pm – 1:00pm)

Wilbert is the foremost authority on Puerto Rican Jazz. He wrote a massive book about the subject. He shares his profound knowledge and passion with the Orlando audience at the Central Library on April 4th at noon.

Don’t miss this fascinating FREE lecture.

Dimas Sanchez Afro Jazz Trio (1:00pm – 2:00pm)

Dimas Sanchez is the Puerto Rican percussionist brother of multiple Grammy winner David Sanchez. Dimas is a beloved staple of the Orlando Latin Jazz scene, and he has worked tirelessly to educate Orlando about Puerto Rican music, and performs both new Afro Jazz, as well as the rich folkloric traditions of that beautiful island.

These events are FREE to the public. No tickets required!

Melrose Center - 101 E Central Blvd, Orlando, 32801

Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: M&M with Marty and Michiko Morell

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jazz Series / Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Marty Morell is a jazz drumming legend who played with Bill Evans, The Boss Brass, and hundreds of jazz stars. He is also Cuban, and fans of Timucua have seen him play vibes with M&M on multiple occasions. However, he is playing drums this time. Marty was walking in Tokyo once, and hearing authentic Cuban music in a bar, he went in, expecting to see some Cubanos…instead, a whole band of Japanese women were playing! Long story short, Marty and Michiko fell in love, got married, and they have been playing Latin Jazz together ever since. They are joined by four other great musicians, some of whom you know well. This will be the first time this particular band will play in Orlando, so don’t miss the FREE EVENT!

Personnel:

Richard Drexler, Piano

Mauricio Rodriguez, Bass

Dimas Sanchez, congas

Phil Magallanes, Guitar

Marty Morell, Drums

Michiko Morell, Bongos & Perc.

The White House - 2000 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Ella & the Bossa Beat

9:00 pm

Jazz Series / Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Ella is a young composer, pianist and singer. Her dad Magrus, the Bossa Beat, has played with Astrud Gilberto, Bebel Gilberto, Shakira, Grace Jones & many other legends. They form the nucleus of a great band who offer you both new bossa derived soul and some Brazilian standards. Always a good show.

This event is FREE to the public. No tickets required!

City Arts - 39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

April 5, 2025

Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Dimas Sánchez Afro-Latin Trio

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Jazz Series / Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Dimas Sanchez is the Puerto Rican percussionist brother of multiple Grammy winner David Sanchez. Dimas is a beloved staple of the Orlando Latin Jazz scene, and he has worked tirelessly to educate Orlando about Puerto Rican music, and performs both new Afro Jazz, as well as the rich folkloric traditions of that beautiful island.

This event is FREE to the public. No tickets required!

City Arts - 39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Origen, led by Diego Rivera

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Jazz Series / Orlando Latin Jazz Festival / Artists in Resonance: Timucua AiR presents “Origen”, led by Diego Rivera

Origen (“Origin”) is a Latin-Jazz collaborative project exploring the origins and depths of Latin music, through the lens of its native and African-influenced heritages. The participants of Origen have joined forces, combining their various cultural backgrounds, to explore the purposes of this music and how it was used in daily traditions. The sense of oneness that has been created by way of Latin-influenced rhythms and sounds is what this project aims to communicate through thoughtful compositions, visual art, and high-energy performances.

Personnel:

Diego “Bakudan” Rivera: Drums and Composition

Dan Bonnet: Saxophone, Composition/Arrangements

Orlando Sanchez: Congas, and Composition/Arrangements

Sal Martinez: Piano, Composition/Arrangements

Rob Schmidt: Trumpet

Paul Van Warmer: Saxophone

Miguel Fantin: Trombone

Nelson Placa: Bass

Giselle Bella: Vocals, Lyrics, Spoken Word

Armando Rivera: Visual Art

City Arts - 39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Origen, led by Diego Rivera

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Origen (“Origin”) is a Latin-Jazz collaborative project exploring the origins and depths of Latin music, through the lens of its native and African-influenced heritages. The participants of Origen have joined forces, combining their various cultural backgrounds, to explore the purposes of this music and how it was used in daily traditions. The sense of oneness that has been created by way of Latin-influenced rhythms and sounds is what this project aims to communicate through thoughtful compositions, visual art, and high-energy performances.

Personnel:

Diego “Bakudan” Rivera: Drums and Composition

Dan Bonnet: Saxophone, Composition/Arrangements

Orlando Sanchez: Congas, and Composition/Arrangements

Sal Martinez: Piano, Composition/Arrangements

Rob Schmidt: Trumpet

Paul Van Warmer: Saxophone

Miguel Fantin: Trombone

Nelson Placa: Bass

Giselle Bella: Vocals, Lyrics, Spoken Word

Armando Rivera: Visual Art

The White House - 2000 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Los Solidos

9:00 pm

Jazz Series / Orlando Latin Jazz Festival: Los Solidos is a salsa band that combines salsa rhythms with Latin jazz. The band is led by Zonie Mila Bongo.

Known for Electrifying performances, Dynamic and captivating shows, Classic salsa songs, and Preserving the history and tradition of salsa music.

This event is FREE to the public. No tickets required!

City Arts - 39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Date: April 4 - 5, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Orlando

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