Tito Puente News

Poncho Sanchez Pays Tribute To John Coltrane On New Album

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 2, 2019

On his first new album in seven years, GRAMMY Award-winning conguero Poncho Sanchez celebrates the life and music of the iconic saxophonist John Coltrane.

Westchester Collaborative Theater Jazz Masters Series Presents Pianist/Vocalist Valerie Capers

by A.A. Cristi — July 22, 2019

On Saturday, August 3, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) continues its Jazz Masters music series with the Valerie Capers Quartet featuring Capers an accomplished performer, educator and composer and her band.

Blue Curtain Wraps Up Its 2019 Summer Season With A Double-bill of OKAN and Charlie Sepulveda

by Stephi Wild — July 22, 2019

Blue Curtain, presented in co-operation with the Princeton Recreation Department, wraps up its 2019 summer concert series on Saturday, July 27 with a double-bill featuring the Afro Cuban music of OKAN and Latin-Jazz legend Charlie Sepulveda and his ensemble The Turnaround.

BWW Interview: Maria-Christina Oliveras Talks KISS MY AZTEC!, the Importance of LatinX Stories and Our World "Getting Browner"

by Matthew Blank — July 16, 2019

Maria-Christina Oliveras takes us through her involvement with the world premiere musical KISS MY AZTEC!

Grammy Winner & Jazz Advocate Arturo O'Farrill Joins UCLA Music Faculty!

by A.A. Cristi — June 24, 2019

Arturo O'Farrill, a six-time Grammy-winning pianist, composer and music educator, has been appointed professor of global jazz studies and music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

SALSA NIGHT AT UNION STATION Brings an Evening of Music and Dance to the South Patio

by Julie Musbach — June 18, 2019

Metro Art Presents the return of 'Salsa Night at Union Station,' an evening of vibrant dancing and music in the South Patio, Friday, July 5, from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center's 2019-2020 Season Features Spectacular Jazz Performances

by Sarah Hookey — May 30, 2019

 Giants of jazz and the next generation of stars highlight New Jersey Performing Arts Center's (NJPAC) spectacular jazz performances for the 2019-2020 season.

Steven Van Zandt To Release LILYHAMMER Soundtracks

by Tori Hartshorn — May 24, 2019

For his starring role in Netflix's groundbreaking first original series, Lilyhammer, actor/musician Steven Van Zandt explored uncharted waters as a New York mobster who flees to Norway under the witness protection program.

Ricky Martin Named Grand Marshal National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2019

by A.A. Cristi — May 23, 2019

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) Board of Directors announced additional themes and tributes that will make up its 2019 celebration.

Tempe Center For The Arts Announces 2019-20 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 21, 2019

Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) is venturing into an exciting, collaborative approach to subscription ticket sales this season.

Tempe Center For The Arts Announces New Season

by Julie Musbach — May 21, 2019

Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) is venturing into an exciting, collaborative approach to subscription ticket sales this season.

Bill Warfield and the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra Announces Performance at Drom NYC

by Sarah Hookey — May 1, 2019

Jazz Trumpeter and composer Bill Warfield, along with the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra will perform at Drom, 85 Avenue A, New York City on Tuesday May 7th, 2019, show time 8pm.

MACHITO & THE IMPACT OF THE AFRO-CUBANS Announced At 80 HOSTOS Center For The Arts & Culture

by A.A. Cristi — April 30, 2019

Modeled after the highly acclaimed retrospective of Tito Puente in 2017, the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will honor the late iconic singer and bandleader Francisco Machito Grillo (1908-1984) and his Orchestra (the Afro-Cubans) in a 3-day celebration May 2-4 on the campus of Hostos Community

Cheryl Ann Allen Comes to The Triad

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2019

CSO Announces 2019 Lineup For Nationwide PICNIC WITH THE POPS And POPCORN POPS

by Stephi Wild — April 29, 2019

The Columbus Symphony today announced the 2019 season lineup for its two annual summer outdoor concert series-Nationwide Picnic with the Pops and Popcorn Pops.

Complete Schedule, Artistic Personnel And Activities Announced For Machito & The Impact Of The Afro-Cubans At 80

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2019

Modeled after the highly acclaimed retrospective of Tito Puente in 2017, the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will honor the late iconic singer and bandleader Francisco Machito Grillo (1908-1984) and his Orchestra (the Afro-Cubans) in a 3-day celebration May 2-4 on the campus of Hostos Community

Jeff Lima Production Award 2019 Presented At NYU Tisch School Of The Arts

by A.A. Cristi — April 24, 2019

The 2019 Jeff Lima Production Award, created by Chicago Fire actor Jeff Lima in partnership with the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, has been awarded to Max Walker-Silverman, an MFA candidate at NYU's Graduate Film Program.

Gerry Malkin Jazz Collective Perform 'Post Bebop' Sound At Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) Saturday, May 4

by Julie Musbach — April 24, 2019

On Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 pm, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) will continue its highly touted Jazz Masters series with the Gerry Malkin Jazz Collective, renowned artists who have been called a 'quintessential.

Gabrielito Plays Blackbox @ The Edye At The Broad Stage. May 3

by A.A. Cristi — April 15, 2019

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica presents Gabrielito for the final show in the blackbox @ the edye series on Friday, May 3 at 8:00pm.

Little Steven Shares New Track From Forthcoming Album

by Tori Hartshorn — April 12, 2019

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul have released a new song, 'A World Of Our Own,' from their forthcoming album Summer Of Sorcery due May 3 on Wicked Cool/UMe.