Milwaukee Jazz Institute - An Evening of Latin Jazz
Here we are in 2023 and politics seems to rule the day, in this case specifically jazz music. Orlando “Maraca” Valle recently faced challenges to plans in getting a visa to travel to the United States, including a date in Milwaukee. Additionally, a power outage in Havana, Cuba meant rescheduling appointments as well.
According to the event sponsor Milwaukee Jazz Institute https://www.milwaukeejazzinstitute.org/ , as of August 17, Cuban jazz musician Orlando “Maraca” Valle has not been granted a visa allowing him to perform in the United States. The 8 p.m. Friday concert at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel will still be presented with Grammy Award winner trumpeter Brian Lynch joined by tenor saxophonist Carlos Averhoff Jr.
"New Era" by Orlando "Maraca" Valle, Cuban Jazz All-Stars
Brian Lynch Returns
Photo © Leiko Napoli
Brian Lynch
Brian Lynch
A New Yorker since 1981, Lynch grew up in Milwaukee earned a degree from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and was mentored by Manty Ellis, Berkeley Fudge and Buddy Montgomery.
In addition to a lengthy discography (over 20 albums) as leader, Lynch has also played with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, the Horace Silver Quintet, Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, Phil Woods and Benny Golson.
