Fowler Out Loud: Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s Spring Concert

The Fowler Museum at UCLA explores global arts and cultures with an emphasis on Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas—past and present. The Fowler enhances understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through dynamic exhibitions, publications, and public programs, informed by interdisciplinary approaches and the perspectives of the cultures represented. Also featured is the work of international contemporary artists presented within the complex frameworks of politics, culture and social action. The Fowler provides exciting, informative and thought-provoking exhibitions and events for the UCLA community and the people of greater Los Angeles and beyond.

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Join the Fowler Museum for the UCLA Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s Spring Concert with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

Copy and paste this link into your browser to join: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/95849751785The Fowler is pleased to co-present the UCLA Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s Spring Concert with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Led by renowned jazz musician Arturo O’Farrill, musicians will gather virtually to play compositions by Miguel Blanco, Adam O&#x27;Farrill, Guillermo Klein, Jason Lindner, as well as music from HBO Max’s Fandango at the Wall. Special guests will include DJ Logic, spoken word artist Christopher &#x27;Chilo&#x27; Cajigas, pianist and composer Andrew Andron, and others. Put on your dancing shoes or, better yet, dance barefoot!Arturo O’Farrill, pianist, composer, and educator, was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. He is currently Professor of Global Jazz Studies and Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the UCLA Hep Alpert School of Music. O’Farrill has received commissions from Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Apollo Theater, the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the New York State Council on the Arts, and has been honored as a Steinway Artist for many years.In 2007, he founded the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the performance, education, and preservation of Afro Latin music.In 2020, O’Farrill’s weekly concerts with the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, dubbed “Virtual Birdland,” topped the list of 10 Best Quarantine Concerts in the New York Times.Fowler Out Loud: Fowler Out Loud is an evening concert series that invites UCLA students from various disciplines to perform at the Museum. The series is taking a special break from hiatus to share a major UCLA ensemble performance brought to you in the comfort of your home.UCLA Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra musicians.

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