Arturo O'Farrill News

Get full details on jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running March 7- March 20.

The Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their programming from the week of February 28th - March 13th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include The Cookers, a celebration of the Slide Hampton Octet, Maria Schneider Orchestra and Grace Fox Big Band. 

The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance and Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture present OG Burn, A Tribute To, Un Homenaje a Eddie Bobè to commemorate the life and music of master percussionist Eddie Bobè on Friday, March 18, 2022 & Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Get full details for all the jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, February 14 - February 27. 

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Matthew Whitaker in his Center debut for two performances on Sunday, March 27 at 4:00pm and 7:00pm in the Jazz Club in Samueli Theatre. After demonstrating his prodigious talent while still a young child, 20-year-old composer and pianist Matthew Whitaker has established himself as one of the hottest new names in jazz.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Matthew Whitaker in his Center debut for two performances on Sunday, March 27 at 4:00pm and 7:00pm in the Jazz Club in Samueli Theatre. After demonstrating his prodigious talent while still a young child, 20-year-old composer and pianist Matthew Whitaker has established himself as one of the hottest new names in jazz.

The Birdland Theatre and Jazz Club has an abundance of performances happening from January 31st through February 13th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, SUNY Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra, Greg Abate Quartet, John Pizzarelli Trio and Svetlana's Big Band. 

Get full details for jazz programming coming up at at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater. January 17 - January 30.

In lieu of live performances which have been postponed due to COVID-19, The Joyce is offering on-demand streaming of Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic from Friday, January 7 at 6pm ET through Sunday, January 23 at 11:59pm ET.

PRISM Quartet has announced the World Premiere of MENDING WALL featuring works from composers George Lewis, Arturo O'Farrill, Martin Bresnick, Juri SeoFrom Jorinde Keesmaat.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater kicks off 2022 with a full slate of nightly performances. 

The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) and El Museo del Barrio - New York invite the greater New York community to ring in the holiday season with a special concert, A Very Chico Christmas, celebrating the Centennial of Chico O'Farrill at El Museo del Barrio on Friday, December 17, 2021.

Exciting jazz programming is on the slate at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running December 13 - December 26. 

The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of celebrated tap superstar Ayodele Casel in her newest work, Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic. The evening of collaboration and celebration of artistic exploration will play The Joyce Theater live from January 4-9. 

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the recording of the landmark Cuban album 'Buena Vista Social Club,' Cuban-American director Hugo Perez is set to premiere his latest feature documentary Omara on the life of Afro-Cuban singer and cultural icon Omara Portuondo in the Sonic Cinema section at the 12th edition of DOC NYC.

The Flynn reopened it's doors on Saturday, October 23. The house was full as the Flynn welcomed the community back to the historic theater with a Grand Reopening Celebration. This event marked the first time the theater has been open to the public since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Soraya celebrates both its 10th Anniversary and Opening Night of the 2021-22 Season with a free performance—Grammy Award winner Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performing his cross-border collaboration Fandango at the Wall.  

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this October with a full slate of nightly performances! 

This year, DBAF features exciting programming, both virtual and in-person, with performances, classes, screenings, and exhibitions across the district, and a host of exciting free outdoor events at The Plaza at 300 Ashland, located at Flatbush and Lafayette Avenues.

The Soraya celebrates both its 10th Anniversary and Opening Night of the 2021-22 Season with a free performance—Grammy Award winner Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performing his cross-border collaboration Fandango at the Wall.