The evening-length song cycle and video installation -created in collaboration with video artist and co-founder of the Marginal Utility gallery in Philadelphia, David Dempewolf- delves into the experience of Puerto Ricans who have moved to the mainland, particularly New York City, and was inspired by a series of interviews that Zenón conducted with them. Audio and video excerpts of these interviews are woven throughout.
Noted by the MacArthur Foundation in 2008 as a young musician that is “at once reestablishing the artistic, cultural, and social tradition of jazz while creating an entirely new jazz language for the 21st century,” Zenón, a Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow, is considered as one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists of his generation. Zenón has released seven recordings as a leader including Rayuela (2012), Oye Live in Puerto Rico and the Grammy Award-nominated Alma Adentro (2011).
For this concert, he is joined by severalf luminary jazz contemporaries including members of his quartet—pianist Luis Perdomo, bassist Hans Glawischnig, and drummer Henry Cole. Additional ensemble members include trombonists Tim Albright, Alan Ferber, and Ryan Keberle; trumpeters Mat Jodrell, Jonathan Powell, Michael Rodriguez, and Alexander Norris; alto saxophonists Will Vinson and Michael Thomas; tenor saxophonists John Ellis and Samir Zarif; and baritone saxophonist Chris Cheek.
Prior to this performance, starting at 8:30 p.m., ticketholders are invited to enjoy Late Nights at Zankel Hall, a laid-back pre-concert experience. The first 200 ticketholders to arrive will receive a complimentary drink courtesy of Carnegie Hall. For more information, please visit carnegiehall.org/latenights.
Program Information
Saturday, December 7 at 9:30 p.m.
Zankel Hall
Miguel Zenón, Alto Saxophone
Luis Perdomo, Piano
Hans Glawischnig, Bass
Henry Cole, Drums
Will Vinson, Alto Saxophone
Michael Thomas, Alto Saxophone
John Ellis, Tenor Saxophone
Samir Zarif, Tenor Saxophone
Chris Cheek, Baritone Saxophone
Mat Jodrell, Trumpet
Jonathan Powell, Trumpet
Michael Rodriguez, Trumpet
Alexander Norris, Trumpet
Tim Albright, Trombone
Alan Ferber, Trombone
Ryan Keberle, Trombone
David Dempewolfe, Videographer
Ticket Information
Single tickets, priced at $43 and $50, are available at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 154 West 57th Street, or can be charged to major credit cards by calling CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800, or online by visiting carnegiehall.org.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
