Alejandro Falcón Concert Celebrates International Jazz Day

Renowned pianist and composer Alejandro Falcón, along with his ensemble Cubadentro, will headline a concert to celebrate International Jazz Day in Cuba.

The performance is scheduled for Friday, April 25, at La Pérgola in Havana’s Pabellón Cuba, starting at 4:00 p.m. The lineup includes Falcón on piano, Ruy López-Nussa on drums, Arnulfo Guerra on bass, and José Julián Morejón on congas.

Special guest appearances will feature saxophonist Javier Zalba, vocalist Any Pereyó, and trumpeter Robertico García.

Cuba’s celebrations will continue until April 30, International Jazz Day, and will offer a rich program of concerts, exhibitions, and tributes. Highlights include a medal ceremony honoring legendary figures of Cuban jazz, a photography exhibit by Lilien Trujillo, and live performances by Bobby Carcassés & Afro Jazz, as well as pianists Ernán López-Nussa and Roberto Fonseca.

This year, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has been designated as the global host city for International Jazz Day 2025. Approximately 190 countries are expected to participate in the celebrations, which are promoted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz.

Established by UNESCO in November 2011, International Jazz Day is celebrated annually on April 30. The day aims to raise awareness of jazz as a powerful educational tool and a catalyst for peace, unity, dialogue, and enhanced cooperation among peoples worldwide.

Translated by Luis E. Amador Dominguez

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