Cesar Orozco and Kamarata Jazz

Jazz fans and lovers of Latin jazz will be excited to learn about the phenomenal Cuban/Venezuelan pianist, composer, and band leader Cesar Orozco whose music has been dazzling audiences in the region since he came to the United States in 2012.  His band, Kamarata Jazz, includes three other Venezuelan musicians who have stellar careers not only in Venezuela but throughout South America and the world: Rodner Padilla (bass), Francisco Vielma (percussion), and Luisito Quintero (drums and timbales). The repertoire of this band is unique in the area, combining elements of jazz with traditional Cuban and Venezuelan music such as the jorobo and with other Latin musical styles such as flamenco and samba.  See http://www.cesarorozco.net/

The group’s tune “Orozcojam” from the album of the same name — was awarded Best Vocal-Instrumental Album at Cubadisco 2012, the most important event of the Cuban recording industry. The tune “Orozcojam” also received DownBeat Magazine’s Student Music Award 2014 for Original Composition Small Ensemble Outstanding Performance. This is an exciting time to hear the band in live performance. The performers are greatly in demand and a new album is underway!