Arturo Sandoval is set to perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on November 13, 2025, as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival. Sandoval, an acclaimed jazz trumpet virtuoso and recipient of numerous awards including 10 GRAMMYs and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, brings his dynamic fusion of jazz, Latin, and Afro-Cuban music to the stage. His lifelong dedication to music and commitment to the art form showcase the joy and freedom found within jazz.
Cast and Creative team for ARTURO SANDOVAL at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Cast
José James
vocals
Stanley Clarke
bass
King George
vocals
Ledisi
vocals
Lenny Williams
vocals
Nat Adderley Jr.
piano
Omar Sosa
piano
Rachael Price
vocals
Rakim
hip-hop artist
Savion Glover
tap dance + percussion
Slick Rick
hip-hop artist
Jackson Browne
guitar + vocals
Jerome Jennings
drums
George Cables
piano
Chuck D
hip-hop artist
Diana Fuentes
vocals
Christian McBride
bass/bandleader
Carlos Varela
vocals + guitar
Ben Williams
bass
Arturo Sandoval
trumpet
Andra Day
vocals
DJ Spinna
DJ
Jon Faddis
Ensemble
Luisito Rosario
vocals
Alexander Claffy
bass
Julius Rodriguez
piano/keyboard
Josh Jones
drums
Wallace Rooney Jr.
saxophone
Colin Cook
guitar
Martin Melilli
Ensemble
Gary Walker
Ensemble
Ann Hampton Callaway
Ensemble
Pokey Bear
vocals
Nnenna Freelon
Ensemble
Janis Siegel
Ensemble.
Theodis Ealey
vocals/guitar
Tyehimba Jess
poet
Tyreek McDole
vocalist
Vilray Bolles
guitar + vocals
West Love
vocals
Raina Simone
rapper
Stanley Jordan
guitar
Nuyorican Poets Café Slam Team
poets
Caridad de la Luz
poet
Creative Team
Christian McBride
Jazz Advisor
Angela Thomas
Press Representative
Martin Melilli
Commercial Market President
John Scheiber
President and CEO
Wayne Winborne
Executive Director
Eyesha Marable
AVP, Comm Engagement
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