“What Is Latin Jazz?” with Arturo O’Farrill and Dr. Mike Davison

Celebrate the diverse rhythms of Latin music with Arturo O’Farrill, pianist, composer, and Professor of Global Jazz Studies at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music, and Dr. Mike Davison, Professor of Music at University of Richmond. They will discuss the influences and roots of Latin Jazz and the integration between jazz music and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, with live performance highlights by Arturo and Mike. The duo will also talk about a new composition written by Arturo for University of Richmond students and the Cuban Spectacular concert on April 25, 2024.