Aruan Ortiz & NAWE PROJECT
Wednesday, March 17
Sets at 9:30, 11PM, and 1AM
Aruán Ortiz and NAWE PROJECT bring together the sounds of be-bop, straight-ahead jazz, and traditional Cuban rhythms. Aruán’s ability to subtly incorporate world music elements into avante garde jazz makes his sense of creativity unique and recognizable in different styles.
“Jazz fans applaud, and novices mark your calendars. Aruán Ortiz, critically acclaimed Cuban pianist is a ‘must see.’ Recognized as a virtuoso by critics around the globe, Ortiz has helped usher Cuban music into the European and American mainstream.”— New York Post
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Aruan Ortiz- rhodes and keys
Gretchen Parlato- voice
David Gilmore- guitar
Rashaan Carter- bass
Eric McPherson- drums
