Havana Nights Gala Concert, with Arturo O’Farrill Afro/Cuban Band, La Manga Drummers, Classic Cars, Cigars, Food and More!

April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) culminating on Aoril 30th with International Jazz Day. This is a fundraiser and final event of the jazz cafe series at Triumph in asociation with Jazz Arts Project
https://www.jazzartsproject.org/
https://www.jazzartsproject.org/aprilcafe

“On Wednesday, April 29th, in association with UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, Jazz Arts Project presents its 20th Anniversary Gala, a festive evening inspired by the culture and panache of Havana in its heyday and the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban Jazz.  The gala’s theme transports guests to the vibrant streets of Havana of the 1940’s & 50’s, where Afro‑Cuban rhythms, tropical elegance, and the spirit of celebration come alive in an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community.

Guests will enjoy performances by six-time GRAMMY winner two-time Latin GRAMMY winner Arturo O’Farrill and his Afro-Latin Ensemble. Named as “one of our greatest living pianists” by Downbeat Magazine, O’Farrill is a prolific pianist and composer, as well as a dedicated social justice advocate. Other performers will include La Manga, an all-female Latin percussion ensemble based in Afro-Caribbean Colombian tradition. The Jazz Arts Academy Allstars will also be performing, composed of talented students from Jazz Arts’ transformative music education programs. Guests can certainly expect Cuban-inspired cuisine, festive décor, live music, and additional surprises throughout the evening.

Also, beginning at 5:00 PM, there will be a free car show open to the public, in association with the Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County (AMCOMC), just outside Triumph Brewery on Edmund Wilson Plaza. Keep an eye out for that ‘57 Chevy Bel Air. Classic Cars, Cuban Flair and Cuisine, and more surprises!”

Support the Mission — Celebrate the Music

All proceeds from the Havana Nights Gala and Jazz Café Nights directly support Jazz Arts Project’s acclaimed youth education programs, including the year‑round Jazz Arts Academy, free summer camps, workshops, and school partnerships. Your participation helps ensure that young musicians receive high‑quality training, mentorship, and performance opportunities.

https://www.jazzartsproject.org/april

https://www.jazzartsproject.org/news-1/april-events-to-celebrate-international-jazz-month!

Ticktes are $125 which includes food and drinks and may be purchased here:  (If several express interest I can see about geting a $25 discount)

https://givebutter.com/havana-nights-jazz-arts-project-gala-2026-2gkbiq?promo=havananights

Should be a fun evening. Hope to see you there!

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