Concert Series Jazz and Politics: Harmony & Discourse - Oct. 6th & 7th

Join us for "Jazz and Politics: Harmony & Discourse," a groundbreaking concert series presented by WADA in collaboration with WUSF, SPC, and the Latin Jazz Festival. Held on the first Friday of each month at the ArtsXchange outdoor theater, this innovative series unites the captivating concerts of jazz music with thought-provoking conversations on political and social issues.

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OCT. 6 - Gilberto Garcia & The Latin Knights co-presented by EMIT Latin Jazz Festival preceded by a roundtable discussion on immigration issues.

Gilberto Garcia & The Latin Knights are featured on the 2nd concert of the Latin Jazz Fest on Friday, October 6 at the new ArtsXchange Stage in the Warehouse Arts District in St. Petersburg. Founded in 1997 by percussionist Gilberto Nino Garcia, The Latin Jazz Knights Band have made a reputation for themselves as one of the leading Latin jazz bands in Tampa Bay. With appearances at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday and The Amelia Island Jazz Festival, The Latin Jazz Knights have wowed listeners with their soulful mix of Afro-Caribbean rhythms. The Latin Jazz Knights deliver a world class experience for dancers and audiences. This concert is presented by EMIT, St. Petersburg Jazz Festival, WADA, Arts Axis & WUSF. Outdoor concert in Florida have a risk of being canceled due to weather conditions. We are not able to refund tickets.

Round Table Discussion: 6:30-7:30 PM

Performance: 7:30-9:30 PM

OCT. 7 - Dismas Sanchez and The Afro Latin Jazz Project co-presented by EMIT Latin Jazz Festival.

Dimas Sánchez and The Afro Latin Jazz Project is influenced by the sounds of Afro Puerto Rican, Afro Cuban music and African rhythms. As a guest we will have master percussionist and dancer Olabayo Ogunrrinola from Nigeria.Come and share with us this evening of Afro Latin Jazz with musicians: Pablo Arencibia - Piano, Mauricio Rodríguez - Bass, Jochy Rodríguez - Trumpet, Jorge Malavé - Saxophone, Jorge Ito Colón - Percussion, Dimas Sánchez - Drums and PercussionThis concert is presented by EMIT, St. Petersburg Jazz Festival, WADA, ArtsXchange, Arts Axis & WUSF. In Florida there is a risk that an outdoor concert may be canceled due to weather conditions. No refunds are available if this is the case.