AT THE FAENA THEATER, MIAMI BEACH
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15TH · 8 PM
ALL-STAR BAND W/SPECIAL GUESTS!
Faena Theater at
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
3201 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
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faena.com | (786) 655-5742
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In 1954 Cal Tjader was a successful West Coast musician, known for his work with Dave Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi and Paul Desmond. But one trip to New York City changed everything. Tjader went to see the Machito Big Band and experienced an epiphany which transformed his own musical life and created the sound of Latin jazz as we know it today.
Picking up on the mambo craze of the time, Tjader combined the shimmering, celestial tones of the vibraphone with the swinging rhythms of Latin percussion as played by Mongo Santamaria and Willie Bobo. Throughout the ‘60s Tjader released a string of hits such as The Continental and Mambo Mindoro and even won a Grammy for his biggest hit Soul Sauce (Guachi Guaro).
July 16, 2025 marked the 100th anniversary of Cal Tjader’s birth. In his honor, legendary percussionist Sammy Figueroa brings the cool, swinging sounds of Tjader to Miami Beach’s Faena Theater. Stepping into the vibraphone role is Felipe Fournier, a dynamic showman and Latin Grammy-winning producer. Joining him are pianist Tal Cohen, bassist Agustin Conti, and Cuban drummer/timbalero Reinier Guerra. Sammy himself leads on congas, paying tribute to Mongo Santamaria. Archival video and photo presentations will accompany the performance.
Cal Tjader’s music is like a tall, cool tropical drink in the middle of the August heat. South Florida’s Latin jazz lovers are invited to join this unforgettable celebration on Wednesday, August 20. Let’s swing into the summer evening with Cal’s timeless sound — dancers welcome!
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