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Chico Alvarez with the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble

When:
April 13, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Chico Alvarez with the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble

Overview

Vocalist Chico Alvarez was born in New York City, but grew up in Cuba and gained his musical background there, now as a New Jersey resident.  He is an active singer, performing with the Afro-Cuban band Mafimba, where he has been mostly their lead singer for nearly 40 years.  He has also been jazz radio host of “The New World Gallery” on New York radio station WBAI, having won an award from the National Association of Community Broadcasters and interviewed many jazz giants.  In this concert, Alavarez combines with the WP Latin Jazz Ensemble.

Tickets:
General Public $20 • WP employees and senior citizens $18 • Non-WP students $10 • WP Students admitted free with ID

Free to all ticketholders. Sittin’ In Meet–the–Artist sessions are one hour prior to each concert in Shea Center Recital Hall and feature a rare opportunity for audience members to hear from and interact with the artist of the day.

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