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Chucho Valdés

10 concerts

Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés, born in Quivicán, is a pivotal figure in Afro-Cuban jazz, blending Afro-Cuban, jazz, and classical styles. He's won seven GRAMMYs, five Latin GRAMMYs, and a Latin Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. His acclaimed album "Jazz Batá 2" earned a Latin GRAMMY and was on Billboard's 50 Best Latin Albums of the Decade. Valdés collaborates with his wife, Lorena Salcedo, to share Latin jazz globally.

Bob James

3 concerts

Bob James, born in Marshall, Missouri, is a Grammy-winning jazz composer and pianist known for pioneering smooth jazz with hits like "Angela," the theme for Taxi. His style fuses jazz, pop, and classical music. As a member of Fourplay and a collaborator with David Sanborn and Grover Washington, Jr., James has released successful albums and scored films and TV shows. His "Touchdown" album reached platinum status. James' career includes jazz and classical works alongside collaborations with Nathan East, Earl Klugh, and Till Brönner.

Stanley Clarke

11 concerts

Stanley Clarke, born in Philadelphia, revolutionized jazz bass, co-founding Return to Forever and winning multiple Grammys. His hits include "Sweet Baby," and he collaborated with Chick Corea, George Duke, and Marcus Miller. Clarke's solo and group work spans jazz, funk, and film scores, with albums like School Days and If This Bass Could Only Talk highlighting his innovative style.

Gerald Albright

4 concerts

Born in South Central LA, jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright excels across multiple instruments. He’s known for hits like "Just Between Us" and "24/7" with Norman Brown. Albright’s collaborations include Patrice Rushen, Quincy Jones, and Dave Koz. His albums, such as "Slam Dunk" and "Summer Horns," frequently top jazz charts, and he runs his own label, Bright Music.

Paul Jackson, Jr.

1 concert

Los Angeles-born guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. is known for his versatile style, Grammy praise, and work with legends like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Daft Punk, and Herbie Hancock.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

78 concerts

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, led by Fabio Luisi, performs 150+ concerts yearly at Meyerson Symphony Center, inspiring 200,000+ with classical, pops, education, and community programs.