Fran Vielma

Fran Vielma - Multi Percussion/Compositions/Arrangements/Vocals
Alex Norris - Trumpet
Luis Hernandez - Alto Sax/Vocals
Marshall Gilkes - Trombone/Vocals
Santiago Bosch - Piano
Gabriel Vivas - Acoustic and Electric Bass
Daniel Prim - Percussion/Drums/Vocals

“It’s not just the rhythmic potency of Venezuelan music that stands out here; indeed, on a number of the tracks it's Vielma's indebtedness to the wider jazz tradition that is striking.” — All About Jazz

“The ensemble is not quite hard-bop and not quite salsa — they are something more complex and unprecedented, taking sharp turns at times.” — DownBeat Magazine

“A superb recording with an excellent band, superior compositions, and superb soloing.” — Jazz and Blues Report

The Venezuelan Jazz Collective is an innovative jazz ensemble composed of an outstanding cast of world-class musicians based in the United States. Their deep awareness of the jazz tradition, combined with an upbringing surrounded by the music of the Americas and beyond, allows these performers to move seamlessly from one idiom to another with masterful spontaneity and musicianship.

Their debut album, Tendencias, materializes Vielma’s vision of showcasing Venezuelan musical genres blended with elements of jazz and concert music. The recording was well received by critics and was included in the “Best of 2018” lists by The New York City Jazz Record, DownBeat Magazine, Latin Jazz Network, and Ladosis (Venezuela).

The ensemble premiered at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in 2018 and recently toured the Mid-Atlantic region, presenting performances at the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival, An die Musik, and Blues Alley Jazz Club.

They also performed the world premiere of Common Grounds, a suite commissioned from Fran Vielma by Chamber Music America – New Jazz Works at SFJAZZ in San Francisco. This was followed by a West Coast tour including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, OR.

Additional appearances include the Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza (Havana, Cuba), Festival Internacional de Percusión de Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR), The Gallery at High Cotton (Apalachicola, FL), University of Florida (Gainesville), MATCH (Houston), Rockwood Music Hall (NYC), Sotto (DC), the JEN Conference (New Orleans and Dallas), the New Orleans Jazz Museum, and the CMA Conference (NYC). 

Showime: 7:30 pm ET/6:30 pm CT/5:30 pm MT/4:30 pm PT/12:30 am GMT

In-person seats: $30 / $10 full-time students with valid ID
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.
Advance sales end 1 hr before show; remaining tickets may be purchased at door.

Streaming Cost is $15
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and will remain active through March 26
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