LEO BLANCO presents "The Americas, land of binary & ternary rhythms" (Venezuelan Influenced Jazz) [07/09/22]

To say that LEO BLANCO subscribes to just one musical role would be insufficient.

The music of pianist, composer, and educator LEO BLANCO pulses with global rhythmic elements influenced equally by his South American roots and European classical traditions interwoven with improvisatory developments.

Blanco was born in the Venezuelan Andes where he absorbed folk music genres that were a mix of Afro-Caribbean, North American and European musical styles. By age eleven he was a violinist in the Merida Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Leo became the first Latin American to win to the prestigious Boston Jazz Society Award, and he has received the Billboard Grant Award for his commitment, achievement and contribution to society through music.

He has shared the stage with major international jazz artists including Terence Blanchard, Pat Metheny, Chucho Valdez (Irakere) and Joao Bosco. He has performed at numerous festivals including the Montreaux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Edinburgh International Festival, and the Latino Festival and at the Kennedy Center.

Leo Blanco, keyboard

Gen Yoshimura, drums

Gerson Lazo, bass

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Advanced tickets are recommended

Doors open 30 min ahead of starting time

Food and alcohol are not permitted

Masks are not required

You can bring your own chair

Performances may be canceled or rescheduled due to rain

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This event is sponsored in part by:

ARTS TALKS

BOSTON CULTURAL COUNCIL

MISSION HILL MAIN STREETS

DAN VLAHOS DESIGN

THE RECORD CO.

CITY OF BOSTON CREDIT UNION

LEO BLANCO presents "The Americas, land of binary & ternary rhythms" (Venezuelan Influenced Jazz)

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