One of the world’s most exciting Cuban music ensembles, the Luis Mario Ochoa Quintet is renowned for virtuosity and incredible musicianship.
This acoustic group, led by guitarist and lead vocalist Luis Mario Ochoa, features music ranging from rumba to samba, bolero to waltz, son to cha and features Toronto’s leading jazz and world musicians.
With their fresh approach to traditional and original Cuban songs, one is unlikely to find an ensemble with more “fire, finesse and authenticity,” according to the Jazz Times.com.
The quintet has made appearances in world and jazz festivals from St. John’s to Victoria, and internationally at the Barbados Jazz Festival and Jazz at Lincoln Centre’s Dizzy Club.
On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the Arrow Lakes Arts Council presents Luis Mario Ochoa Quintet at the Bonnington Arts Centre.
This is the first time the ALAC has presented ‘World Music’ in our Concert Series. This concert will be bringing the colour and vivacity of Cuban Latin American music to the Arrow Lakes.
The ALAC would like to acknowledge Selkirk Inn as the Hospitality Host for this concert.
So, come and join us on Wednesday, Jan. 30 as we celebrate heat in the middle of winter with the sounds of Cuban music, at the Bonnington. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and the doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Bon Marche/Dollar Store or at the door the evening of the concert.