Zaccai Curtis Cubop Quintet
Vermont Jazz Center
In-person & live streamed
Zaccai Curtis is a pianist, composer, & producer known for fusing the essential elements of Latin jazz & bebop languages.
Most recently, his album Cubop Lives!, released under his own, collective label (Truth Revolution), won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.
Curtis leads a powerhouse Latin jazz quintet, showcasing Cubop classics and originals with explosive rhythm, modern vision, and Afro-Cuban soul.
They will expand upon the Cubop era of the late 40s, exploring and reimagining Afro-Cuban jazz concepts.
Their repertoire is a mix of new compositions and classics from Dizzy Gillespie and Kenny Dorham to Machito and Mario Bauzá.
Zaccai Curtis – Piano
Luques Curtis – Bass
Willie Martinez – Timbales
Camilo Molina – Congas/Pandero
Reinaldo De Jesus – Bongos/Percussion
Sponsored by Friends of the VJC Educational Programs.
For accessibility support please call in advance.
$25-60 general admission in person,
donations for live stream welcome.
802 254 9088 ext. 1
elsa@vtjazz.org
sarah@vtjazz.org
eugene@vtjazz.org
www.vtjazz.org
Vermont Jazz Center
72 Cotton Mill Hill #222
Brattleboro, VT 05301
For accessibility support please call 802 254 9088 ext. 1 in advance.
