May
12
7:00 PM19:00

with GIL GUTIERREZ TRIO - MILES Y MAS

Dizzy's at Jazz @ Lincoln Center. NEW YORK CITY

Experience the music of Miles Davis through a bold Latin lens in an evening that blends virtuosity, rhythm, and spontaneity. Guitarist Gil Gutierrez leads Miles y Más, reimagining works from Sketches of Spain to Miles’ acoustic and electric eras through a rich mix of classical guitar, jazz, flamenco, and son cubano. Joined by his long-standing Trio with Bob Stern on violin and Dave Rodriguez on bass, Gutierrez creates a sound that feels expansive and dynamic. The night is elevated even further by special guests Cyro Baptista, whose genre-bending percussion has shaped countless iconic recordings, and trumpet master Jon Faddis, bringing his unmistakable voice and fiery energy to this one-of-a-kind celebration.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Gil Gutierrez, guitar
Bob Stern, violin
Dave Rodriguez, bass
Special guests: Cyro Baptista, percussion and Jon Faddis, trumpet

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May
13
7:00 PM19:00

with GIL GUTIERREZ TRIO - MILES Y MAS

at DIZZY’s CLUB at Jazz@Lincoln Center

Experience the music of Miles Davis through a bold Latin lens in an evening that blends virtuosity, rhythm, and spontaneity. Guitarist Gil Gutierrez leads Miles y Más, reimagining works from Sketches of Spain to Miles’ acoustic and electric eras through a rich mix of classical guitar, jazz, flamenco, and son cubano. Joined by his long-standing Trio with Bob Stern on violin and Dave Rodriguez on bass, Gutierrez creates a sound that feels expansive and dynamic. The night is elevated even further by special guests Cyro Baptista, whose genre-bending percussion has shaped countless iconic recordings, and trumpet master Jon Faddis, bringing his unmistakable voice and fiery energy to this one-of-a-kind celebration.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Gil Gutierrez, guitar
Bob Stern, violin
Dave Rodriguez, bass
Special guests: Cyro Baptista, percussion and Jon Faddis, trumpet

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May
13
9:00 PM21:00

with GIL GUTIERREZ TRIO - MILES Y MAS

DIZZY’s at Jazz @ Lincoln Center

Experience the music of Miles Davis through a bold Latin lens in an evening that blends virtuosity, rhythm, and spontaneity. Guitarist Gil Gutierrez leads Miles y Más, reimagining works from Sketches of Spain to Miles’ acoustic and electric eras through a rich mix of classical guitar, jazz, flamenco, and son cubano. Joined by his long-standing Trio with Bob Stern on violin and Dave Rodriguez on bass, Gutierrez creates a sound that feels expansive and dynamic. The night is elevated even further by special guests Cyro Baptista, whose genre-bending percussion has shaped countless iconic recordings, and trumpet master Jon Faddis, bringing his unmistakable voice and fiery energy to this one-of-a-kind celebration.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Gil Gutierrez, guitar
Bob Stern, violin
Dave Rodriguez, bass
Special guests: Cyro Baptista, percussion and Jon Faddis, trumpet

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Jun
12
7:00 PM19:00

World of Percussion Re-Imagined - Free Event!

World of Percussion Re-Imagined more info

7 PM – 9 PM – Outdoors, general admission – Location TBA

The World of Percussion series was created in 1989 by WMI Founder Robert Browning to celebrate rhythms from around the globe featuring luminaries including Zakir Hussain, Don Cherry, Shankar, Foday Musa Suso, and Adam Rudolph. The series ended in 2009, having presented artists from Brazil, Cuba, Gambia, India, Japan, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uzbekistan. In our 40th year, we’re reimagining the series with some of today’s most sought after percussionists including Pedrito Martinez, Cyro Baptista, Kaoru Watanabe, Suphala, Sunny Jain, Glen Velez, Batalá and WoP veteran Adam Rudolph.

The 40TH ANNIVERSARY LEGACY series features artists who have played an integral role in the 40-year history of World Music Institute, have been frequently presented by WMI throughout the years, and have significantly contributed to the organization’s standing in New York’s cultural landscape.

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May
2
7:00 PM19:00

with SHUNZO ONO trumpeter composer

at Joe’s Pub New York City

Joe's Pub

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Shunzo Ohno returns to Joe’s Pub for an unforgettable evening of vibrant, genre-bending jazz. A longtime force on the New York scene, Ohno has performed alongside legends including Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Gil Evans, among others. The evening will celebrate the release of Shunzo’s new album, Shunzo Ohno Live at Joe’s Pub, a culmination of his myriad performances at the iconic venue.

The show will feature Cyro Baptista on percussion, Clifford Carter on keys/piano, Quintin Zoto on guitar, Alex Yoo on drums, and Leo Traversa on bass. Join Shunzo and his band for a one night only electrifying live musical experience.

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Apr
15
7:00 PM19:00

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER GALA 2026

Join us at our annual fundraiser, the premiere event of the season music directed by Jazz at Lincoln Center bassist and composer Carlos Henriquez, exploring grooves of the African Diaspora that have shaped the shared rhythms and cultural roots of American music. The Gala concert will feature performances by the incomparable Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and special guests Wynton Marsalis, Rubén Blades, Aymeé Nuviola, Dancers from AILEY (Premiering new choreography by Samantha Figgins of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater), Shenel Johns, Ekep Nkwelle, Herlin Riley, Jeremy Bosch, Cyro Baptista,  and more.

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Mar
28
7:30 PM19:30

BLOODLINES INTERWOVEN at Big Ears Festival

directed by Kaoru Watanabe

Bloodlines Interwoven begins with a conversation. With a new iteration of the project that Kaoru Watanabe launched in 2024, the 10 musicians he gathered tell stories about their ancestry and upbringing, unpacking the tales that shaped who they have become for one another. They listen and then improvise, letting those shared narratives inform what they’re playing and what they’re hearing. These early impulses guide the development of a concert-length program that explores the traumas, tragedies, and triumphs that shape all of us

FEATURING CYRO BAPTISTA, FAY VICTOR, GAMIN, KWEKU SUMBRY, MAFER BANDOLA, MARIKA HUGHES, SÉAMUS EGAN, SHAHZAD ISMAILY, SUNNY JAIN, AND YUNIYA EDI KWON

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Mar
27
1:30 PM13:30

BOODLINES INTERWOVEN @ BIG EARS FESTIVAL

Join Kaoru Watanabe and a dynamic ensemble of artists for Bloodlines Interwoven -- an evocative evening of original music and storytelling that honors the beauty of cultural inheritance and collective memory.

Featuring Shahzad Ismaily, Fay Victor, Marika Hughes, Mafer Bandola, Sunny Jain, Cyro Baptista, and Kweku Sumbry

What is the sound of our personal histories? What happens when our family stories become melody and rhythm, and when that music fills the air in a room of listeners? 

Bloodlines Interwoven is a multi-year, multi-venue performance project that brings together artists from a wide range of backgrounds to share their family histories and create new music inspired by those personal narratives. Conceived by artistic director Kaoru Watanabe, the project uses an intensive, collaborative music-making process to explore the richness of our diverse experiences–and uncover the deep connections that bind us together.

The project is supported by the Mellon Foundation and the Baryshnikov Arts Center, and produced by THE OFFICE performing arts + film.

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Mar
26
7:00 PM19:00

BLOODLINES INTERWOVEN at BIG EARS FESTIVAL

Bloodlines Interwoven employs a novel and intensive storytelling and music-making process to explore and celebrate our different lived experiences and reveal, in the end, the beauty of their intrinsic interconnectedness.

directed by KAORU WATANABE

FEATURING CYRO BAPTISTA, FAY VICTOR, GAMIN, KWEKU SUMBRY, MAFER BANDOLA, MARIKA HUGHES, SÉAMUS EGAN, SHAHZAD ISMAILY, SUNNY JAIN, AND YUNIYA EDI KWON

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Nov
8
7:30 PM19:30

CYRO's 75th Birthday Celebration Concert !

JAZZ at LINCOLN CENTER

New York City

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CYRO BAPTISTA AT 75: A BANQUET FOR THE SPIRITS

Brazilian percussion master Cyro Baptista, described by Wynton Marsalis as “truly one of the greatest musicians in the world,” marks his 75th birthday with a high-energy, unforgettable celebration at Rose Theater featuring special guests from across his genre-bending, globe-trotting career.

Brazilian percussion virtuoso Cyro Baptista celebrates his 75th birthday with A Banquet for the Spirits, a jubilant performance that showcases his lifelong commitment to blending Brazilian rhythms with global musical traditions.

His music seamlessly blends Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Mexican, and jazz elements, often incorporating funk and avant-garde influences. Baptista's compositions are marked by their rhythmic complexity and theatrical energy, creating a vibrant, carnival-like atmosphere.

As a prolific collaborator, Baptista has worked with a diverse array of artists, including Paul Simon, Yo-Yo Ma, Herbie Hancock, Laurie Anderson, and Sting. He leads several ensembles, such as Beat the Donkey and Banquet of the Spirits, and has released numerous solo albums. His recent project, Chama, exemplifies his ability to blend traditional and contemporary sounds into a dynamic and accessible musical experience. His association with Jazz at Lincoln Center includes the 2014 tribute to the music of Moacir Santos with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. 

Described by Wynton Marsalis as “truly one of the greatest musicians in the world,” Baptista will be joined by special guests from across his genre-bending, globe-trotting career for an evening of eclectic, high-energy music.

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Nov
8
7:00 PM19:00

CYRO's 75th Birthday Celebration Concert ! (Copy)

JAZZ at LINCOLN CENTER

New York City

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CYRO BAPTISTA AT 75: A BANQUET FOR THE SPIRITS

Brazilian percussion master Cyro Baptista, described by Wynton Marsalis as “truly one of the greatest musicians in the world,” marks his 75th birthday with a high-energy, unforgettable celebration at Rose Theater featuring special guests from across his genre-bending, globe-trotting career.

Brazilian percussion virtuoso Cyro Baptista celebrates his 75th birthday with A Banquet for the Spirits, a jubilant performance that showcases his lifelong commitment to blending Brazilian rhythms with global musical traditions.

His music seamlessly blends Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Mexican, and jazz elements, often incorporating funk and avant-garde influences. Baptista's compositions are marked by their rhythmic complexity and theatrical energy, creating a vibrant, carnival-like atmosphere.

As a prolific collaborator, Baptista has worked with a diverse array of artists, including Paul Simon, Yo-Yo Ma, Herbie Hancock, Laurie Anderson, and Sting. He leads several ensembles, such as Beat the Donkey and Banquet of the Spirits, and has released numerous solo albums. His recent project, Chama, exemplifies his ability to blend traditional and contemporary sounds into a dynamic and accessible musical experience. His association with Jazz at Lincoln Center includes the 2014 tribute to the music of Moacir Santos with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. 

Described by Wynton Marsalis as “truly one of the greatest musicians in the world,” Baptista will be joined by special guests from across his genre-bending, globe-trotting career for an evening of eclectic, high-energy music.

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Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00

CYRO's 75th Birthday Celebration Concert !

JAZZ at LINCOLN CENTER

New York City

MORE INFO / TICKETS

CYRO BAPTISTA AT 75: A BANQUET FOR THE SPIRITS

Brazilian percussion master Cyro Baptista, described by Wynton Marsalis as “truly one of the greatest musicians in the world,” marks his 75th birthday with a high-energy, unforgettable celebration at Rose Theater featuring special guests from across his genre-bending, globe-trotting career.

Brazilian percussion virtuoso Cyro Baptista celebrates his 75th birthday with A Banquet for the Spirits, a jubilant performance that showcases his lifelong commitment to blending Brazilian rhythms with global musical traditions.

His music seamlessly blends Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Mexican, and jazz elements, often incorporating funk and avant-garde influences. Baptista's compositions are marked by their rhythmic complexity and theatrical energy, creating a vibrant, carnival-like atmosphere.

As a prolific collaborator, Baptista has worked with a diverse array of artists, including Paul Simon, Yo-Yo Ma, Herbie Hancock, Laurie Anderson, and Sting. He leads several ensembles, such as Beat the Donkey and Banquet of the Spirits, and has released numerous solo albums. His recent project, Chama, exemplifies his ability to blend traditional and contemporary sounds into a dynamic and accessible musical experience. His association with Jazz at Lincoln Center includes the 2014 tribute to the music of Moacir Santos with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. 

Described by Wynton Marsalis as “truly one of the greatest musicians in the world,” Baptista will be joined by special guests from across his genre-bending, globe-trotting career for an evening of eclectic, high-energy music.

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Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00

CYRO's 75th Birthday Celebration Concert ! (Copy)

JAZZ at LINCOLN CENTER

New York City

MORE INFO / TICKETS

CYRO BAPTISTA AT 75: A BANQUET FOR THE SPIRITS

Brazilian percussion master Cyro Baptista, described by Wynton Marsalis as “truly one of the greatest musicians in the world,” marks his 75th birthday with a high-energy, unforgettable celebration at Rose Theater featuring special guests from across his genre-bending, globe-trotting career.

Brazilian percussion virtuoso Cyro Baptista celebrates his 75th birthday with A Banquet for the Spirits, a jubilant performance that showcases his lifelong commitment to blending Brazilian rhythms with global musical traditions.

His music seamlessly blends Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Mexican, and jazz elements, often incorporating funk and avant-garde influences. Baptista's compositions are marked by their rhythmic complexity and theatrical energy, creating a vibrant, carnival-like atmosphere.

As a prolific collaborator, Baptista has worked with a diverse array of artists, including Paul Simon, Yo-Yo Ma, Herbie Hancock, Laurie Anderson, and Sting. He leads several ensembles, such as Beat the Donkey and Banquet of the Spirits, and has released numerous solo albums. His recent project, Chama, exemplifies his ability to blend traditional and contemporary sounds into a dynamic and accessible musical experience. His association with Jazz at Lincoln Center includes the 2014 tribute to the music of Moacir Santos with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. 

Described by Wynton Marsalis as “truly one of the greatest musicians in the world,” Baptista will be joined by special guests from across his genre-bending, globe-trotting career for an evening of eclectic, high-energy music.

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Oct
1
7:00 PM19:00

CYRO with KAORU WATANABE’S BLOODLINES INTERWOVEN

JOE’S PUB New York City

Featuring Shahzad Ismaily, Fay Victor, Marika Hughes, Mafer Bandola, Sunny Jain, Seamus Egan, Cyro Baptista, and Kweku Sumbry

What is the sound of our personal histories? What happens when our family stories become melody and rhythm, and when that music fills the air in a room of listeners? 

Join Kaoru Watanabe and a dynamic ensemble of artists at Joe’s Pub for Bloodlines Interwoven -- an evocative evening of original music and storytelling that honors the beauty of cultural inheritance and collective memory.

Bloodlines Interwoven is a multi-year, multi-venue performance project that brings together artists from a wide range of backgrounds to share their family histories and create new music inspired by those personal narratives. Conceived by artistic director Kaoru Watanabe, the project uses an intensive, collaborative music-making process to explore the richness of our diverse experiences–and uncover the deep connections that bind us together.

The project is supported by the Mellon Foundation and the Baryshnikov Arts Center, and produced by THE OFFICE performing arts + film.

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Sep
23
7:00 PM19:00

CYRO with SHUNZO OHNO: SOARING HIGHER

JOE’s PUB in New York City

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Internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter and composer Shunzo Ohno unveils a bold new project, "Soaring Higher." Known for his visionary approach to music, Ohno’s latest work explores our collective journeys of resilience, transformation with tender melodies and euphoric funk. The band includes Clifford Carter, Thierry Arpino, Kip Sophos, Quintin Zoto, and Sasha Ono.

This special evening will feature the extraordinary Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista, whose inventive rhythms bring a powerful, global energy. Ohno’s musical narrative transcends genres. Shunzo and Cyro’s powerhouse energies results in a fun unlimited transformative experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a groundbreaking performance by our most fearless innovators.

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