Experience a groundbreaking musical convergence as eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning pianist and composer Arturo O'Farrill is joined by visionary cellist and composer Akua Dixon and her highly acclaimed Quartette Indigo. The evening's program will defy genres and bridge traditions, all within the acoustically superb and intimate setting of National Sawdust.
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ABOUT ARTURO O'FARRILL
Mexican born pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill stands as a towering figure in contemporary music, renowned for his genre-defying virtuosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to social justice through music. O'Farrill is a celebrated composer whose work has been performed by Dr. Cornel West, pianist Lara Downes, The San Francisco Ballet and others. Hailed by DownBeat as "one of our greatest living pianists”, O’Farrill bridges the gap between traditional Latin rhythms, modern jazz, and contemporary composition, continually pushing the boundaries of the art form while maintaining a profound connection to his roots. Beyond performing worldwide, O'Farrill is a passionate educator and advocate for political and social justice, using his platform to champion diversity and unity. As founder and director of both the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) and Belongó (formerly known as the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance), O'Farrill plays a pivotal role in nurturing cultural dialogue through the transformative power of music.
ABOUT AKUA DIXON
Cellist-Composer-Conductor-Educator, Akua Dixon has been at the forefront of improvising string players since 1973. She is the first cellist to win the Downbeat Critics Poll. A multi laureate of the National Endowment for the Arts in composition and performance, Akua is considered “amongst the treasures of contemporary jazz” (New Jersey Star Ledger).
She has toured the world performing with her Grammy Award-winning string quartet, Quartette Indigo, “jazz’s leading string quartet” (Boston Globe). Akua’s string arrangements can be heard on the five-time GRAMMY Award-winning album, THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL and Aretha Franklin’s GRAMMY nominated, A ROSE IS STILL A ROSE. She has performed with Duke Ellington, Max Roach, Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton, and many others. Akua has performed at concert halls and festivals in the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.
A native New Yorker, Akua attended its infamous High School of Performing Arts and studied cello with Benar Heifetz. Akua conducted Riverside by Judith Jamison, music by Kimati Dinizulu for the 1995 season premiere at City Center. She is the 1998 recipient of the African American Classical Music Award. In 2005 she developed her Hip Hop Blues Project for NYC school children while working with Carnegie Hall Education.
Akua’s new project is We the People. Dedicated to “All The People” it speaks to the themes of justice, equality and hope.