Miguel Zenón Quartet
Jazz Festival
Miguel Zenón saxophone
Luis Perdomo piano
Matt Penman bass
Henry Cole percussion
Tradition and innovation, high concept and deep feeling: Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón doesn’t see these as opposites, but as the foundation for his smart, stylish, and expressive music. Rooted in his Puerto Rican heritage and propelled by Henry Cole’s inventive percussion work, Zenón’s post-bop explorations blend intellectual depth with rhythmic vitality, amplified by the global sensibility of his powerhouse quartet. Don’t miss an evening of brilliant music-making that poses big questions while delivering irresistible grooves.
Jazz Festival Media Partner
“Zenón’s quartet is the best, most consistently thrilling small group out there.”
David Adler JazzTimes
“Zenón delivers something so rare: music that makes you think and even want to dance. ”
Downbeat
“Zenón’s alto playing remains a marvel: spotless intonation, warm and inviting tone, level of execution sky-high on written parts as well as solos. The alto is almost like a baton in this quartet, demanding a lot from every member but just as much a part of the action.”
David Adler JazzTimes
Videos
Miguel Zenón – El Negro Bembón
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This performance is made possible in part by support from Vivo Performing Arts' Amy & Joshua Boger Innovation Fund.