Neighborhood Strings and Eduardo Ortiz Latin Jazz Band
Wednesday, May 7 @5:00 PM
BrickBox Theater, Jean McDonough Arts Center
20 Franklin Street, Worcester
Featuring Neighborhood Strings and the Eduardo Ortiz Latin Jazz Band
This unique evening where classical music and latin beats intersect will feature musicians from the Eduardo Ortiz Latin Jazz Band, including a special collaboration with Neighborhood Strings.
This one-hour concert is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
Guest Artist
Eduardo Ortiz Wessin is a professional musician, director, bass player, and composer. His career began 50 years ago in his native country, Dominican Republic; his experience includes working with numerous orchestras, recording studios, creating his own music projects and productions. Prior to settling in Worcester, Eduardo was the bass player for the orchestra directed by renowned maestro Rafael Solano. He has collaborated with: Papa Molina, Elias Santata, Danny Rivera, Lolita Flores, Lissette Álvarez, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Tito Puente Junior, Grupo NQ, Yolandita Monje, Anthony Rios, Grupo Licuado, Grupo Yarumba, Luisa María Güell, and many more. The past 20 years, he has been an ambassador representing Dominican culture through his artistry in Massachusetts and locally in the city of Worcester. Some of his featured projects include: production and music director for Gala de Verano at the Mechanics Hall 2008 & 2009, Worcester Latin Festival, Out-To-Lunch. Eduardo has also a rich deep background in Jazz and Latin music for both live audiences and in recording and studio production. Eduardo has composed over 20 pieces, and is currently working on this second production.
Check out the Eduardo Ortiz Latin Jazz Band on their Facebook page.