Jonathan Suazo & Friends
RICANO, Volume 2 Preview

Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center

Fast Facts

  • Recommended for ages 12 and up: large band, might be loud for littler kids, but definitely a great time!

Boston-based Jonathan Suazo is an award-winning saxophonist, composer, and cultural catalyst, using music to celebrate and illuminate his Puerto Rican and Dominican roots. Whether leading drum circles, mentoring young artists, or crafting dynamic performances, he seamlessly bridges tradition and innovation.

His first album, Ricano, was named one of The New York Times’ top ten Jazz albums of 2023, with DownBeat magazine praising how “Suazo envelops us in a soundscape propelled by lyrical sax playing."

As the release of Ricano, Vol. 2 approaches, don't miss this exciting live preview of Suazo’s potent, thrilling Afro-Caribbean jazz. 

Presented in association with Ágora Cultural Architects

“richly built, written from the heart and packed with complexity, always seeking the next level of altitude.”

The New York Times

Roxbury Community College Information

This performance is made possible in part by support from Celebrity Series' Amy & Joshua Boger Innovation Fund.

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