Zaccai Curtis Cubop Quintet

Saturday January 17, 2026
7:30 pm at the 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.