Omar Sosa: Quarteto Americanos

ABOUT THIS SHOW
Omar Sosa’s third night of residency is devoted to an electro-acoustic ensemble born of the pianist’s time as a Bay Area resident in the 1990s. Featuring an all-star cast including a pair of longtime collaborators, drumming luminary Josh Jones and wind master Sheldon Brown, the quartet is completed by bassist Ernesto Mazar Kindelán and began in early 2021 during the pandemic when Sosa returned to the Bay Area for some online performances. They went on to tour the U.S. in 2024 to celebrate the release of director Soren Sorensen’s documentary film on Sosa, Omar Sosa’s 88 Well-Tuned Drums. 

ABOUT OMAR SOSA
A world traveler who carries the verdant sounds and traditions of his native Cuba wherever he goes, seven-time GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominee Omar Sosa has forged powerful creative alliances around the globe. Born in Camagüey, Cuba and now a resident of Mallorca, Spain, the renowned jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader is celebrated for blending Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz, and global influences.

Sosa’s adventurous style has invigorated the Latin jazz scene worldwide, and he has released a succession of touchstone albums in settings ranging from solo piano to big band, and in collaboration with master musicians including Paolo Fresu, Adam Rudolph, Seckou Keita, former SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director John Santos, and the NDR Big Band. His week as an SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director gives an enlightening glimpse into his diverse range of musical pursuits. 

RESIDENT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OMAR SOSA 

Thu, Mar 5 • 7:30PM Omar Sosa & Stanford Jazz Orchestra: Music from the Album Es:Sensual
Fri, Mar 6 • 4:30PM Open Soundcheck w/ Omar Sosa
Fri Mar 6 • 7:30PM Omar Sosa & Yilian Cañizares: Aguas Trio
Sat, Mar 7 • 7:30PM Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos 
Sun, Mar 8 • 7PM Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita: Suba Trio