Name: FIU Festival of Jazz Bands 2024: Culminating Concert with Ignacio Berroa
Start: 2024-01-20T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center

FIU Festival of Jazz Bands 2024: Culminating Concert with Ignacio Berroa

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 festival culminates with an evening performance featuring star drummer, Ignacio Berroa, and FIU Jazz faculty.

Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 9am to 5pm, our campus will come alive with the vibrant sounds of area jazz big bands as they present their festival pieces before a panel of FIU faculty clinicians in preparation for their Jazz Band MPA's.The day will culminate with a not-to-be-missed 7:30 pm concert featuring the legendary guest musician, Ignacio Berroa, alongside our FIU Jazz faculty quartet including Gary Campbell, Saxophone; Ruben Caban, Trombone; Michael Eckroth, Piano; and Jamie Ousley, BassBerroa, celebrated as one of the greatest drummers of our time, is known for his groundbreaking fusion of Afro-Cuban and American jazz styles. His illustrious career includes collaborations with jazz icons like Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, and more.Concessions will be available for purchase in the rotunda.

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