Hello, I’ve been away from here for too long!!!
Plans are in the works to update my website over the next few months, but for now, I finally got my calendar listing up and running again. Check it out, you can find it under my ‘Dates' column. Hope to see you at one of my shows.
Thanks for visiting!
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I have been fortunate to be in an amazing situation with a band that has continued to advance in the face of disillusionment, adversity, and often little support.
Despite the odds, The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra has continued to move forward, always on the cutting edge, through the direction of Arturo O’Farrill and the consistent support of the band members.
Today, November 17th, 2016, we are honored to receive the Grammy Award for the Best Latin Jazz Album, for our recording:
Cuba: The Conversation Continues
Excited that our recording:
Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Cuba: The Conversation Continues
has been nominated for “Best Latin Jazz Album”
for the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards:
I had a great weekend performing with Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra for 2 nights at The 2016 North Sea Jazz Fest! Video here!
About to go on stage at North Sea Jazz Fest 2016!
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I had an amazing whirlwind tour of Japan, 10 concerts, 10 cities in 12 days with The Nicki Parrott Quartet + Harry Allen! The music and the vibe were as great together both on and off the stage!
June 2016: Back in Japan for 2 weeks!!!
I am excited to be back in Japan touring with:
The Nicki Parrott Quartet meets Harry Allen!
We will be playing 10 concerts: North, South, East & West, all around the country from June 17th - 28th!
I hope to see all my friends along this tour.
Please check our schedule here!
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I am extremely honored to be a part of this 2016 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition!
1/26/2016
VINCE CHERICO TO PERFORM WITH ARTURO O’FARRILL & THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ OCTET
AT THE 58TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS CELEBRATION AFTER-PARTY
AT THE
LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
WEST HALL - JAZZ LOUNGE
(IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE GRAMMY AWARDS
LIVE TELECAST AT THE STAPLES CENTER)
1/25/2016
VINCE CHERICO OFFICIALLY SIGNS ON AS
MUSIC SUPERVISOR
FOR THE UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY FILM:
12/07/15
'CUBA: THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES’
EARNS TWO GRAMMY NOMINATIONS!
For the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards!
I’m excited to win the 2015 Latin Grammy Award for the Best Latin Children’s Album:
Very honored to be in the 2015 Modern Drummer Magazine’s poll for best drummer in the Jazz Category!
I am very excited to announce that our new CD:
"Cuba: The Conversation Continues”
Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
was released on August, 21st, 2015!!!
"Recorded in Havana 48 hours after President Obama announced his plan to normalize relations between the U.S. and Cuba, "Cuba: The Conversation Continues" is a powerful symbol of cultural diplomacy, a juxtaposition of music and current events. The new album builds upon the conversation started by Dizzy Gillespie and Cuban percussionist Chano Pozo - a musical dialogue that bridged the gap between jazz and Afro-Cuban music. O'Farrill brings top composers from both the U.S. and Cuba to create a dazzling musical tapestry, successfully fulfilling Dizzy s dream of creating 'universal music’."
!!!NOW AVAILABLE!!!
FEATURE ARTICLE ON VINCE CHERICO
STORY BY JEFF POTTER
PHOTOS BY: PAUL LA RAIA
ISSUE DATE: JULY 2015
Check out these two new releases with Vince Cherico on drums!
See EastSideRioDrive Album info and CD review here!
See LOW RIDIN' Album info and CD review here!
ARTURO O'FARRILL AND THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
MÚSICA NUEVA 7 - CUBA: THE CONVERSATION CONTINUED
Friday & Saturday - May 1 & 2, 2015 - 8:00pm
Multi GRAMMY Award winners Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra close their Symphony Space season with their works featured on their next album Cuba: The Conversation Continued, recorded in December, 2014 at the Adala Studios in Havana, during the historic announcement of change in the status of US and Cuban relations. Cuba: The Conversation Continued features Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra teaming up with today's premier Cuba-based composers and notable American artists as they collectively pick up the legacy of Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo's groundbreaking work in the '40s. Featured artists will include Rudresh Mahanthappa, Michelle Rosewoman, Yasek Manzano, Alexis Bosch and Cotó.
WELCOME TO MY NEW WEBSITE!
Vince Cherico wins his 3rd Grammy Award with Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at The 2015 Grammy Awards Premiere Show at The Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles!
