June 22

Papo Vasquez

Friday, June 22nd, 2018

Papo Vázquez

Papo Vázquez is an award-winning trombonist, composer and arranger with a 40 year career that spans the genres of Jazz, Latin, Afro-Caribbean and Classical music. He has worked with Jerry Gonzalez' Fort Apache Band, Conjunto Libre, Batacumbele, The Fania All-Stars, Celia Cruz, Willie Colón, Eddie Palmieri, Hector Lavoe, Dizzy Gillespie's United Nations Orchestra and Tito Puente. Papo Vázquez is the leader of the big band, Mighty Pirates Troubadours.

SUsan E. Wagner High School Jazz Ensemble

The opening act is Staten Island's Susan E. Wagner High School Jazz Ensemble. This talented ensemble of learners performs at multiple events, concerts, and competitions throughout the year. Participants in this group learn the language of jazz, the art of improvisation and how to apply these creative languages to their existing knowledge as performers.

Video Highlights: June 22ND, 2018