Piano Jazz Series: Manuel Valera

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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07/23/2024 07:00 PM 07/23/2024 08:00 PM America/Anguilla Piano Jazz Series: Manuel Valera Manuel Valera, a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer born in Havana, Cuba, debuts at Klavierhaus at 790 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10019, on July 23 for an exceptional evening of jazz piano. Renowned for his relentless and blistering style on the keyboard, Valera infuses each piece with a shape-shifting melodicism, as noted by The New York Times. The performance will also feature tenor saxophonist John Ellis in a duo setting. Supported by Hamish Smith on bass and Mark Whitfield Jr. on drums, Valera showcases his talents in the modern jazz scene of NYC. His extensive experience includes collaborations with notable artists like Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, and Jeff “Tain” Watts, am... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/new-york-city/events/klavierhaus/piano-jazz-series-manuel-valera-246558?ref=uceaddevent Klavierhaus, 790 11th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019

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Manuel Valera, a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer born in Havana, Cuba, debuts at Klavierhaus at 790 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10019, on July 23 for an exceptional evening of jazz piano. Renowned for his relentless and blistering style on the keyboard, Valera infuses each piece with a shape-shifting melodicism, as noted by The New York Times. The performance will also feature tenor saxophonist John Ellis in a duo setting. Supported by Hamish Smith on bass and Mark Whitfield Jr. on drums, Valera showcases his talents in the modern jazz scene of NYC. His extensive experience includes collaborations with notable artists like Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, and Jeff “Tain” Watts, among others. As the leader of Manuel Valera and the New Cuban Express, Valera delves into the fusion of Jazz, R&B, fusion, funk, and Cuban music styles, creating a unique and distinctive sound. His album "Expectativas" received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy in 2013. The showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM, with tickets priced at $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show. Can’t attend in person? No problem! Catch the show in the comfort of your own home via HD Livestreaming: $10 (advance); $15 (day of show). For more exciting shows by Charles Carlini Presents, please visit charlescarlinipresents.com.

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