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Arturo O'Farrill brings Latin jazz to Guild Hall on September 14. LAURA MARIET
Arturo O'Farrill brings Latin jazz to Guild Hall on September 14. JOHN ABBOTT
Guild Hall will host pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’Farrill and his Latin jazz ensemble on Saturday, September 14 at 7 p.m. From his Grammy-winning compositions to his groundbreaking collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis and others, O’Farrill’s performances are a testament to his boundless creativity, which will make for an unforgettable night of Latin jazz that transcends borders.
An avid supporter of all the Arts, Arturo has performed with Ballet Hispanico and the Malpaso Dance Company, for whom he has written three ballets. In addition, the Alvin Ailey Dance Company has in its repertoire a ballet entitled “Open Door,” choreographed by Ron Brown to several of O’Farrill’s compositions and recordings.
O’Farrill is a professor of Global Jazz Studies and Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), he has been honored as a Steinway Artist for many years and is a Blue Note Records Recording Artist, appearing regularly on their stage.
Tickets are $65 to $135 ($58 to $121.50 for members) at guildhall.org. Guild Hall is at 158 Main Street in East Hampton.
Staff Writer on Sep 13, 2024