The Bronx Arts Ensemble proudly announces its 2021 Virtual Benefit Concert: ¡Jazz Puertorriqueño! Bobby Sanabria and his Multiverse Big Band join BAE string players. The concert features works by important Puerto Rican composers and highlights string players from the Bronx Arts Ensemble. Join us in celebrating another year of bringing art to the Bronx through live music and arts-in-education.
Free admission! SUPPORT BAE:
BAE Strings
Susan Dominguez. violin
Sally Shumway. viola
Orlando Wells. Viola
Eliana Mendoza. cello
Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band
RHYTHM:
Bobby Sanabria – musical director, drums, vocals
Oreste Abrantes – bongó/cencerro, barríl de bomba, lead vocals
Takao Heisho – congas, vocals
Darwin Noguera – piano
Leo Traversa – electric bass
TRUMPETS:
Max Darché – lead
John Walsh
Brian Pareschi
Andrew Neesley
SAXOPHONES:
David Dejesus – Lead alto, soprano sax
Andrew Gould – alto
Peter Brainin – tenor
Jef Lederer – tenor, clarinet
Danny Rivera – bari
TROMBONES:
David Miller – lead
Tim Sessions
Noah Bless
Mac Seigel – bass trombone
VIOLIN:
Ben Sutin
FLUTE/PICCOLO:
Gabrielle Garo
LEAD VOCALS/PERCUSSION:
Jennifer Ledesna
For information on sponsorship opportunities, download form below!