june 30, 2026tuesday
Presented by Belongó, GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill leads the 18-piece Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Continuing their 29 year-long weekly NYC residency, the band performs a broad spectrum of repertoire from celebrated Latin classics to original compositions and contemporary works by some of the most impactful musicians in the city.
Arturo O’Farrill
Mexican American pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill is a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his genre-defying virtuosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to social justice through music. As founder and artistic director of both the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) and Belongó (formerly known as the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance), O’Farrill plays a pivotal role in nurturing cultural dialogue through the transformative power of music.
O’Farrill is a 6-time GRAMMY and 2-time Latin GRAMMY winner. “One of our greatest living pianists” (Downbeat), he bridges the gap between Latin rhythms, modern jazz, and contemporary composition, pushing boundaries while maintaining a profound connection to his roots. O’Farrill has released nearly 25 albums as a solo artist, collaborator, and with ALJO. His compositions have been performed by Dr. Cornel West, pianist Lara Downes, and the San Francisco Ballet, and he has earned commissions from Jazz at Lincoln Center and The Philadelphia Music Project among others. Recently named the Bill Evans Fellow at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, he has been appointed to key positions and residencies, and has collaborated with Dizzy Gillespie, Harry Belafonte, Lester Bowie, Tito Puente, Wynton Marsalis, Carla Bley, his father Chico O’Farrill, and more.
Jasper Dutz – alto sax
Sun Yoo – alto sax
Ivan Renta – tenor sax
Berta Moreno – tenor sax
Larry Bustamante – tenor sax
Seneca Black – trumpet
Jim Seeley – trumpet
Allison Philips – trumpet
Miles Keingstein – trumpet
Jasim Perales – trombone
Rafi Malkiel – trombone
Juanga Lakunza – trombone
Earl McIntyre – bass trombone
Arturo O’Farrill – piano
Raúl Reyes – bass
Vince Cherico – drums
Zack O’Farrill – drums
Keisel Jiménez – congas
Carlos Maldonado – percussion