Paquito D'Rivera is a fundamental musician in the worlds of Latin jazz and classical music, as a composer and instrumentalist. He is a NEA Jazz Master, multi-Grammy Award winner, and recipient of countless international awards. D'Rivera is also one of the great clarinet players of his generation, with a seven-decade career in Cuba, the United States, and the world.

For his return to Music of the Americas, Paquito created a tribute to his beloved instrument and its music, with original pieces and arrangements for a clarinet ensemble that includes some of his closest collaborators.

Musicians

Paquito D'Rivera, Michelle Camargo, Juan Ruiz, Claudia Hernández, Josh Plotner, David Gould, Andrew Hadro, Diana Álvarez: clarinets Camila Cortina: piano Takafumi Nikaido: percussion

Global Featured Artist Stage Performance by Paquito D'Rivera Premieres July 9, 2021 8:30 PM EST

1- "La Fleur de Cayenne" by Paquito D'Rivera - published by B&H with Cuban clarinetist living in Sevilla, Spain Flavia Mendez Perez on Bb Clarinet Juan Ruiz, Colombian clarinetist living in Boston on Bb Clarinet and Alto Sax Diana Alvarez, Cuban clarinetist living in Boston on Bass Clarinet and Paquito D'Rivera on Bb Clarinet and Soprano Sax

2- "Cuban Sharks" dedicated to Jay Alvarez, by Paquito D'Rivera -published by B&H with Jose Ignacio Aquino, clarinetist living in Boston on Bb Clarinet Juan Ruiz, Colombian clarinetist living in Boston on Eb Clarinet Diana Alvarez, Cuban clarinetist living in Boston on Bass Clarinet and Paquito D'Rivera on Bb Clarinet

3- "The Elephant and the Clown" by Paquito D'Rivera - published by B&H with artwork by Omar Corrales inspired by Paquito who worked with clowns in a circus on television as a child in Cuba Esneider Valencia, on tenor sax living in Medellin, Colombia Juan Ruiz, Colombian clarinetist living in Boston Diana Alvarez, Cuban clarinetist living in Boston and Paquito D'Rivera on curved soprano that he played as a child

4- "Kites" by Paquito D'Rivera - published by Boosey & Hawkes with poetry recited by Brenda Feliciano the artwork by Eduardo Mendez Navarro and Paquito on the Yamaha Alto Clarinet and Rossi Bb Clarinet Juan Ruiz, Colombian clarinetist living in Boston on Eb Clarinet Diana Alvarez, Cuban clarinetist living in Boston on Bass Clarinet

Paquito D'Rivera Quintet, Juan Ruiz Guest clarinetist.

Paquito D'Rivera Quintet, Juan Ruiz Guest clarinetist.

Paquito D'Rivera Quintet, Juan Ruiz Guest clarinetist.

Paquito D'Rivera Quintet, Juan Ruiz Guest clarinetist.

Canergie Hall presents: GREGORIO URIBE BIG BAND. Not only we’ll have our awesome 16 musicians on stage but we’re also having some fantastic musical guests which will be announcing soon.

The Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra, directed by Greg Hopkins, plays world premieres of original jazz compositions by the best writers on campus. The orchestra also will pay tribute to Leonard Bernstein on his centennial. Guest: Juan Ruiz (Clarinet)

The Howie Tavin Trio with Eddie Monteiro, David Cox, Howie Tavin and Special Guest clarinetist Juan Fer Ruiz!(he can't stay aways from this place) This time...bringing you some of the greatest songs ever written... 'The Great American Songbook' bring your friends and bring your hunger for both food and music!! Special Guest just Joined! : Brenda Feliciano (soprano)

Four Beats Clarinet Quartet, was recently created by four musicians with Latin American roots who came together to promote their multicultural experience influenced by Latin American music and jazz. It is also their initiative to create a platform for clarinetists to explore latin American rhythms, jazz and classical music and expose them into the American Culture. Also with the collaboration of Cuban Pianist Ana Rosa Hernandez and the Jazz Vibes of our "Mystery Guest" who just joined to our Concert!................................. Revealed: Paquito D'Rivera!!

The Cuban pianist Ana Rosa Hernandez, together with Cuban clarinetist Diana Rosa Alvarez and the Colombian clarinetist Juan Fernando Ruiz will perform music by the Cuban composer Paquito D'Rivera. The program includes Bandoneon, Chiquita Blues, Invitacion al Danzon, La Fleur de Cayenne.

I will be performing at Musikfest with the great musicians, Alea, Sinuhe Padilla and Franco Pinna.

Back by popular demand, Mr Ruiz brings his style of Jazz like no other! fun, charismatic and joyful sounds for an afternoon of great food...great vibes...great VIEWS! If you play an instrument...this is a great opportunity to come down and jam with us.... So don't miss it this coming Sunday! ...bring your friends and bring your hunger for both FOOD and MUSIC!!