University of Mary Jazz Festival
University of Mary Music presents the 47th annual Jazz Festival Jan. 31 - Feb 1, 2020 at Founders Hall in the new Lumen Vitae University Center at the University of Mary.
Concert Dates:
- Friday, January 31, 7:30 pm
2020 Guest Artists:
- Néstor Torres, flute
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, dynamic flautist Néstor Torres resided in Miami for many years and currently lives in California. Néstor has retained his Caribbean roots, while exploring jazz in its many forms with intriguing fusions with other genres. While his early inspirations were Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente and Cal Tjader, his early heroes were the classical flute icons Jean Pierre Rampal and his "man with the golden flute" (literally) successor, James Galway. Beyond them, his influences include Cuban legend Richard Egües, and jazz greats Herbie Mann and Hubert Laws.
- Jorge Luis Sosa, keyboard
- Rey Monroig, drums
- Edwin Bonilla, percussion
- Agustin Conti, bass
- Rubén Caban, trombone
- Aimee Nolte, vocal jazz
- Justin Binek, vocal jazz
Ticket Information:
Admission is free and open to the public. Participating students with tickets may enter beginning at 6:45 pm. General public may enter beginning at 7:00 pm.
