Arturo Sandoval: A Master of Afro-Cuban Jazz
Apr 11, 2025
Starting: 8:00 PM
Renowned Cuban-born trumpeter Arturo Sandoval returns to the Arsht Center stage for an evening of virtuosic, hard-swinging jazz on Friday, April 11, 2025. A protégé of Dizzy Gillespie and founding member of the groundbreaking Cuban jazz ensemble Irakere, Sandoval has captivated audiences worldwide with his masterful blend of jazz, classical and Cuban music. Known for his virtuosity on both trumpet and piano, he has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet will open the show. Sandoval's performance concludes the Arsht Center's 2024-2025 Jazz Roots series.
Public ticket sales begin on September 20.