Name: FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble
Start: 2023-11-21T19:30:00-05:00
Location: FIU Wertheim Performing Arts Center Wertheim Concert Hall

FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble

We are The Wertheim, the heart of FIU's music scene. Join us for a thrilling array of performances featuring our award-winning FIU artist-faculty, guest artists, and talented students. At The Wertheim, we are dedicated to deepening our engagement with the South Florida community, celebrating diversity, and nurturing the next generation of musicians through meaningful collaborations and partnerships. Experience the exceptional talent and creativity that define our vibrant musical community. And feel good about supporting our programming because sales benefit music student scholarships.

FIU Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music

The FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble presents a retrospective of Latin Jazz styles of the past 50 years.

FIU Wertheim Performing Arts Center Wertheim Concert Hall

The FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble presents a retrospective of Latin Jazz styles of the past 50 years. The ensemble will perform a variety of music including Cuban percussion, the music of Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache band, and will also pay tribute to the great trumpeter Woody Shaw. The FIU Latin jazz ensemble consists of graduate and undergraduate students and is directed by Dr. Michael Eckroth. This group plays a range of styles of jazz music influenced by Afro-Caribbean rhythmic styles, Cuban folklore, and the many stylistic fusions created in Latin music hot spots such as New York City. Featuring Latin percussion and a horn section and playing mostly instrumental music, the ensemble offers a high energy take on historical Latin jazz styles The Miami New Times named the group the 'Best Latin Act" of 2020.This concert is c-sponsored by the FIU Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center.

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