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The Boston Jazz Foundation Presents: Jonathan Suazo
Thu, 8 May, 7:30 PM EDT
Doors open
7:00 PM EDT
Regattabar
1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Description
Ricano is the very 1st original Afro-Caribbean experience that combines Puerto Rican and Dominican rhythms within a potent new Jazz Sound. The word RICANO was conceived by J. Suazo and is a compositional concept & fusion of the words "Puertorriqueño” and “Dominicano,''. RICANO showcases the Afro-Caribbean experience to bring that past, present, and future of this cultural heritage to a wide array of audiences
J. Suazo - Alto Sax
Benito Gonzalez - Piano
Ian Ashby - Bass
Lee Fish - Drums
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Seats are assigned by date of purchase. Tickets purchased the night of the show at the door will be seated first come, first served at remaining tables.
Groups larger than 8 must purchase a group package at regattabar@charleshotel.com or by calling 617-661-5099.
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Jazz
Jonathan Suazo
Jonathan Suazo
Jazz
Jonathan Suazo is an award-winning saxophonist, composer, and cultural seeder who utilizes music to shine a light on elements of his Puerto Rican and Dominican roots. Jonathan was named one of the top ten emerging Jazz artists of 2023 by the GRAMMYS and his debut album “Ricano” (Ropeadope Records) was listed as one of the best Jazz albums of 2023 by The New York Times.
A Berklee Global Jazz Institute graduate (M.M 2017), he’s received many honors including the 2024 Chamber Music America New Jazz Works Grant, The WBUR Makers Series Award for generating impact in the Boston's community, the 2023 New Music Creator Grant, The Winter 2023 South Arts Jazz Road Tours Grant, and the Berklee Urban Service Award for using the arts to bring awareness about the needs of the Puerto Rican people during hurricane Maria / supporting humanitarianism. Jonathan has also served as a grant reviewer for organizations like New Music USA and Mid Atlantic.
Catalina Maria Johnson of Downbeat Jazz Mag describes his music as “a soundscape propelled by lyrical sax playing” and Giovanni Rusonnello from the New York Times describes his music as “richly built, written from the heart and packed with complexity, always seeking the next level of altitude.”
Suazo’s resume includes collaborations / performances with Miguel Zenón, Terri Lyne Carrington, David Sánchez, Charlie Sepúlveda, Eric Figueroa, Gonzalo Grau, Alex Alvear, Ricky Rodriguez, Ileana Cabra (iLÉ), Calma Carmona, Rakalam Bob Moses, Joe Lovano, Paoli Mejias, Humberto Ramirez, David Rivera, Tito Matos, Ricardo Pons, William Cepeda, Jon Secada, Pedro Capó, Obie Bermudez, Hans Glawischnig, Humberto Ramirez, Silverio Perez, Tony Escapa; and he’s led his band at venues like The Keystone Korner, Jazz Showcase Chicago, the Santo Domingo Jazz Festival, Springfield Jazzfest, Sala Sinfónica Pablo Casals PR, Teatro Francisco Arriví (Puerto Rico), Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Fest (Anfiteatro Tito Puente), Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, Elephant Room Austin TX, SXSW 2023, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, The MFA Boston, and many more