Cimarron - Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (Composed by Papo Vazquez)

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"Cimarron", an original composition by Papo Vazquez and performed by Arturo O'Farrill and Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, along with guest artists Willie Williams (soprano sax) and Anthony Carillo (percussion), at Symphony Space for "Musica Nueva 6" on May 3rd, 2013. This was the composition's world premiere.

The program featured the brass band traditions in the New World, including the Banda music of Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and other Latin American countries and also examined lesser-known sub-genres of Spanish music. The evening featured new works composed by Papo Vazquez, Pablo Mayor, Miguel Blanco, Arturo O'Farrill and Adam O'Farrill and included performances by guest artists Cristina Pato, Antonio Lizana, Ximo Tebar and others. In addition, in partnership with Symphony Space, the Orchestra presented a new co-commissioned work by Papo Vazquez that focuses on the Latino contribution to the Harlem Renaissance.

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Video by Jon-Marc Balint & Samuel Pressman. Edited by Julian Weller.