Pure Afro-Cuban Juice

Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

A night dedicated to the traditions of big band Latin jazz. Led by Arturo O'Farrill, pianist, composer, educator and founder, the 18-piece Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra will bring its Latin rhythms, clave, African-based percussions, as well as modern jazz and swing to the Hammerstein Ballroom as the closing event of the 2013 New York Encounter.