Juan Alamo and Marimjazzia

About this event

“(Juan Alamo is) an exceptional musician, his improvisational prowess and command of the language is excellent! His compositions are very high quality as well….” Arturo O'Farrill, pianist, composer, Grammy award winner Originally from Cidra, Puerto Rico, Dr. Juan Álamo has presented solo recitals at universities and percussion and jazz festivals throughout the United States, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. He has been featured as a soloist and with Jazz ensembles in television and radio shows in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Currently Juan is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Percussion Ensemble at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Juan Álamo - marimba (leader & composer) Stephen Anderson - piano Andy Kleindienst - bass Brevan Hampden - drums Atiba Rorie - congas