“As dazzling a pianist and idea-maker as there is in current Latin jazz and beyond, Omar Sosa is an immense talent, and never ceases to amaze.” – Michael Nastos, Hot House Jazz Magazine
Global Cuba Fest 2024 kicks off with Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos in concert! Latin GRAMMY-nominated Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. Omar fuses a wide range of jazz, world music, and electronic elements with his native Afro-Cuban roots to create a fresh and original urban sound – all with a Latin jazz heart.
The latest twist in Omar’s creative journey is his Quarteto Americanos, a group based on the formative relationships he forged here in the mid-90s. Experience the brilliance of Omar Sosa on stage with his multi-directional quartet including Sheldon Brown (Saxophones), Josh Jones (Drums), and Ernesto Mazar Kindelán (Baby Bass). Join us for what promises to be an electric night of Cuban music!
Biography
Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. He fuses a wide range of jazz, world music, and electronic elements with his native Afro-Cuban roots to create a fresh and original urban sound – all with a Latin jazz heart. Omar Sosa’s musical trajectory has taken him from Camagüey and Havana to touring in Angola, the Congo, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua in the 1980s; to a sojourn in the African-descent communities of Ecuador in the early 1990s; to an extended presence on the San Francisco Bay Area Latin jazz scene; to his current engagement with artists from France, Cuba, Brazil, and several North, West, and East African nations.
Teens and young adults ages 13-22 can buy tickets for $5 using the Get Tickets button below. With the purchase of one $5 ticket for someone within the age range, a second $5 ticket can be purchased for an individual of any age to join them.
Regular priced tickets for all other ages available through the venue's website.
