About the Artists Paul Crewes Rachel Fine ARTURO SANDOVAL Rod Stewart and Alicia Keys amongst many others. LINDA BRICEÑO (Trumpet Artistic Director Managing Director (Trumpet) A protégé of the He has performed with John Williams and the and Vocalist) is one of the most legendary jazz master Dizzy AND Boston Pops, and in the Super bowl with Tony influential musicians of her Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval was Bennett and Patti LaBelle. His compositions can generation. Not only her THE ARTURO SANDOVAL INSTITUTE born in Artemisa, a small town also be heard in movies including 1001 to 1 trumpet playing but also her PRESENT in the outskirts of Havana, starring Beau Bridges, At Middleton starring Andy singing and compositions invite Cuba, on November 6, 1949, Garcia and Vera Farmiga, Dave Grusin’s soundtrack the audience to take a journey just two years after Gillespie became the first for Havana and Random Hearts, in the Mambo within a wonderful story in which they can also play musician to bring Latin influences into American Kings soundtrack with his Grammy nominated a role. As an immigrant and activist Linda brings us Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at composition Mambo Caliente, in the soundtrack of Nostalgia, an exquisite experience full of memories the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to The Perez Family, 61, Mr. Wrong, the documentary of her hometown Caracas, Venezuela and her catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since Oscar, and The Family Fuentes among of others. He unique interpretation of different compositions evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged also was commissioned by the Kennedy Center to from legends such as Joni Mitchell and Dori guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as compose the music for the ballet Pepito’s Story, Soul Caymmi. Linda is based in New York City where she SANDOVAL a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. Possessed, as well as Oman O Men, and The Hot is currently completing her program at the New He is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live Chocolate Nutcracker, choreographed by Debbie School. In 2014 she received two nominations for performers of our time, and has been seen by Allen. Arturo Sandoval reaches beyond the scope of the Latin Grammy Awards, one as Best New Artist millions at the Oscars, at the Grammy Awards, and mere effort. His struggles while in Cuba and since and the other one as Best Pop Traditional Album for the Billboard Awards. Sandoval has been awarded his defection have given him more energy and her first discographic work called Tiempo produced JAZZ WEEKEND 10 Grammy Awards, and nominated 19 times. He strength, urging him to accomplish and surpass his by herself. has also received 6 Billboard Awards and an Emmy childhood dreams. Filled with a virtuoso capability, Program Award, the latter for his composing work on the he desires nothing more than to share his gift with EDMAR CASTAÑEDA entire underscore of the HBO movie based on his others who feel the same intense adoration for (Harp) Since arriving in the life, For Love or Country that starred Andy Garcia as music as he does. One frequently speaks of Arturo United States in 1994, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 7:30PM Arturo. His two latest Grammy award winning Sandoval’s virtuoso technical ability or his specialty Colombian-born harp virtuoso Master Class, sponsored by the Arturo Sandoval Institute albums, "Dear Diz (Everyday I Think of You)" and in high notes, but those who have seen him on the Edmar Castañeda has forged his "Tango Como Yo Te Siento" are now available piano, lyrically improvising a ballad, or has had the own distinctive path in music. Running Time: 70 minutes, no intermission worldwide. Arturo Sandoval's newest CD is opportunity to enjoy the diversity of his music, He brings not only an unfamiliar "Eternamente Manzanero". Performing the music through his compositions from the most instrument but a wholly original voice to jazz, of revered Mexican romantic pianist/singer/ straight ahead jazz, Latin jazz or classical, knows that branching out into a world of different styles and FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 7:30PM songwriter Armando Manzanero with co-headliner Arturo Sandoval is one of the most brilliant genres. His wide-ranging career has been Max Haymer, Piano Jorge Calandrelli is a true labor of love. The album musicians, and one recognizes that Arturo is one of remarkable for discovering a brilliant role for the Linda Briceño, Trumpet & Vocalist is a fresh, modern and pleasant take on his the most brilliant, multifaceted and renowned harp in jazz, and then continuing to innovate and beautiful bolero music. The new book The Man musicians of our time. spark creativity from a wealth of formidable 15-Minute Intermission Who Changed My Life chronicles his relationship collaborations. His latest CD, "Live in Montreal," with Dizzy Gillespie. Arturo is the 2013 recipient of The Mission of the Arturo Sandoval Institute is features the latest in an ever-growing history of Edmar Castañeda, Harp the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Sandoval was a to Educate, Support and Inspire music students to thrilling partnerships, an utterly unique duo with Running Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission founding member of the Grammy Award-winning continue music education without regard to their the electrifying Japanese pianist Hiromi. group Irakere, whose explosive mixture of jazz, economic circumstances. The Institute provides classical, rock and traditional Cuban music caused a scholarships, instruments, concerts, clinics, master CONNIE HAN (Piano) "Jazz SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 7:30PM sensation throughout the entertainment world. In classes and financial support. inspires the rebel in me," says Arturo Sandoval, Trumpet 1981, he left Irakere to form his own band, which Los Angeles-based pianist garnered enthusiastic praise from critics and MAX HAYMER (Piano) Born Connie Han. Though only 21, Running Time: 90 minutes, no intermission audiences all over the world, and continues to and raised in LA, Max Haymer Connie plays with a compelling do so. Sandoval is also a renowned classical graduated with Magna Cum depth and sophistication that SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 7:30PM musician, performing regularly with the leading Laude honors and a Bachelor's only complements her fire and symphony orchestras from around the world. Arturo of Music Degree from UC Irvine. tenacity. In August 2016 Han performed at the Connie Han, Piano has composed his own Concerto for Trumpet & During that time, he won second Annual Asian Heritage Jazz Festival on the Aubrey Logan, Trombone & Vocalist Orchestra, which can be heard on "Arturo Sandoval: numerous awards from same bill as Hiroshima member June Kuramoto The Classical Album." Arturo has performed with competitions such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and Phil Woods disciple Grace Kelly. In May 2017, 15-Minute Intermission the foremost orchestras in the country as well as Solo Piano Competition, Great American Pianist she was featured in Keyboard Magazine, a fixture of abroad and has recorded John Williams’ Trumpet Competition, and the Horace Silver Piano the keyboard and electronic music world of the past Cyrille Aimée, Vocalist - Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra. His Competition. Haymer recently had the pleasure of four decades, as a part of its Talent Scout Series. In Running Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission classical artistry has earned him the respect and touring internationally with Grammy Award-winning June 2017, she performed at Rhodes Fest alongside admiration from the most prestigious conductors, Arturo Sandoval, and when Haymer is not playing Stanley Clarke and Bob James. In the same month, composers and symphony orchestras worldwide. with him, he leads his own trio. He has headlined at Connie was featured with her trio at the Montreal Arturo Sandoval’s versatility can be heard on all the clubs in the LA area - Catalina's, Blue Whale, Jazz Festival, ranked by Guinness World Records as JANUARY 25-28, 2018 AT 7:30PM recordings with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie, Vitellos, Vibratos, and countless others. He has the largest jazz festival in the world. In her time Bram Goldsmith Theater Woody Herman, Woody Shaw, Michel Legrand, headlined the Jazz in the Pines Festival this past performing on the west coast, Han has cut her teeth Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Bill Conti, and Stan summer, as well as the Coachella Valley Jazz series. with major jazz personalities such as Walter Smith III, Getz to Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Please check maxhaymer.com for more info! Bob Sheppard and Mike Clark. PERFORMANCES MAGAZINE P19 About the Artists AUBREY LOGAN (Trombone and Vocalist) Whether she’s Artist Statement jammin’ on her trombone or sailing through a song with her It has truly been an honor to travel the world and perform in nothing-held-back, multi-octave theaters, festivals and jazz clubs in every corner of the globe. One vocal instrument, Aubrey Logan thing I am always aware of is keeping my eyes and ears open to captivates audiences and delivers originality to everything modern in music. new talent developing around me-- and I have been lucky enough to Her style as an entertainer ranges from sassy to come across some exceptionally gifted young musicians throughout sultry, and her performances never fail to elicit the my musical journey. highest critical praise. A graduate of Boston’s renown Berklee College of Music and winner of the top vocal competitions at the Montreux Jazz Festival I am grateful to The Wallis for opening their arms and to welcome in Switzerland, Aubrey is passionate about her art six wonderful artists and their groups to join the Sandoval Jazz and finds herself at home whether in a recording Weekend! We felt it would be a wonderful gift and such a great studio, on stage with symphony orchestras or in experience, both for them and for our city, to be able to provide intimate clubs with her own ensemble.