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| Elio Villafranca Big Band: Tres Aguas - March 7, 8, 9 at Dizzy's Club! Elio Villafranca's latest outstanding project is entitled Tres Aguas. This exciting performance will be held at Dizzy's Club on March 7, 8, 9 with sets at 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Commissioned by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Tres Aguas is an exhilarating celebration of rhythm and movement. Drawing from flamenco, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Peruvian, jazz, and New Orleans traditions, this suite brings together vibrant musical styles from across the Americas, the Afro-Diaspora, and Spain. Through the universal language of music and dance, Tres Aguas creates a joyful, one-of-a-kind experience that highlights the cultural threads connecting these traditions. Don't miss this evening of unforgettable sounds, energy, and connection. PERSONNEL LINEUP Elio Villafranca, Piano/Composer Dave Pietro, Lead Alto Saxophone Alejandro Aviles, Alto Saxophone Quinsin Nachoff, Tenor Saxophone Sam Dillon, Tenor Saxophone Carl Maraghi, Baritone Saxophone Jason Jackson, Lead Trombone Nick Mesler, Trombone Laura Orzehoski, Trombone Max Siegel, Bass trombone Frank Greene, Lead Trumpet Freddie Hendrix, Trumpet Stuart Macks, Trumpet Diego Urcola, Trumpet Vincent Cherico, Drums Gregg August, Bass Carl Maldonado, Percussion Guillermo Guillen, Flamenco Guitar Ismael Fernandez, Cantaor Sonia Olla, Bailaora The TRES AGUAS concert was made possible with the support of the Bronx Council on the Arts. ELIO VILLAFRANCA BIO Elio Villafranca: Born in the province of Pinar del Río, Cuba, Steinway Artist and cultural activist, author, pianist, and composer Elio Villafranca is a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship recipient; a two-time Grammy nominee; 2019 Downbeat Critic's Poll Rising Stars Pianist; winner of the 2018 Downbeat Critic's Poll Rising Stars Keyboard; and Africa; and a recipient of the first Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) Millennium Swing Award in 2014. Villafranca has released over ten acclaimed albums as a leader and performed with jazz and Latin jazz luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis, Lewis Nash, Eric Alexander, Pat Martino, Vincent Herring, Steve Turre, Paquito D'Rivers, Freddie Hendrix, and Johnny Pacheco among others. Elio has also performed with jazz masters such as Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, Joe Lovano, Jon Faddis, Christian Mc Bride, and Chick Corea. His latest album "Standing by the Crossroads" (Artistshare) was selected by Downbeat among the Best Albums of 2023. Elio is based in New York City, and he is a jazz faculty member at Temple University, Princeton University, The Juilliard School of Music, and Manhattan School of Music. QUOTES "Pianist and composer Elio Villafranca is an inspired and visionary musician. With his band, The Jass Syncopators, Elio expands what Jelly Roll Morton called The Spanish Tinge to what Elio calls The Caribbean Tinge. The band swings hard and brings a traditional yet innovative style to the roots of jazz and Afro Caribbean music. I am profoundly moved by Elio's vision and musicianship. He is a treasured member of the family here at Jazz at Lincoln Center." - Wynton Marsalis "Elio's music is passionate. A brand new application of ancient ways." - Chick Corea [Elio Villafranca] writes and plays with passion and a deep understanding of musical nuance, with chops equal to some of the greatest pianists Cuba has ever produced. - DownBeat Magazine "The musical history of Cuba is full of extraordinary pianists. Elio Villafranca is amongst the best representatives of the new generation of Cuban pianists and composers…" -Paquito D'Rivera write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |