Nick Mancini finds himself at the helm of a cutting-edge trio that employs standards and original material as launching pads for his unique and incisive arrangements. Deep, deft and always swinging, this trio leaves audiences with a profound sense of jazz in it's truest essence; ever-evolving and timeless.

Considered one of the most important jazz pianists in the current scene, Venezuelan Otmaro Ruiz is known for his versatility and virtuosity. After working intensively in Venezuela with artists such as Soledad Bravo and Ilan Chester, Ruiz moved to Los Angeles in 1989 to join the group of great names of the jazz world such as Alex Acuña, Justo Almario y Abraham Laboriel, with whom still collaborates in diverse projects.

Tonight's performance will feature the World Premier of "Chorinho pra Ela" by Otmaro Ruiz

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The second half of this concert will be a performance by The Edmanr Castaneda Quartet.