The Elio Villafranca Trio:
Stanley Runinov - bass
Dion Pardon - drums
Elio Villafranca - piano/compositions
Elio Villafranca Quartet, featuring Greg Tardy
Join us for an electrifying evening of music as visionary Cuban pianist and composer Elio Villafranca leads his powerhouse quintet on a rhythmic journey spanning the rich musical landscapes of the Americas. From the soul of New Orleans jazz to the heartbeat of Afro-Caribbean traditions, Villafranca seamlessly weaves together folkloric rhythms, infectious grooves, and dazzling improvisation into a genre-defying performance that transcends borders.
Featuring masterful musicianship and bold, dynamic arrangements, Rhythms Across the Americas is more than a concert — it’s a celebration of cultural fusion, historical roots, and the unifying power of rhythm. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a first-time listener, this is a night of music you won't forget.
The City of Oxford, Alabama, is proud to host the Rubato International Piano Competition from August 12–16, 2025. This groundbreaking competition is the first of its kind, seamlessly integrating both classical and jazz categories into a single event. Young talents, ages 10–27, from across the globe will converge for this prestigious occasion, alongside representatives from renowned schools, universities, and conservatories throughout the United States
All the selected semifinalists will participate in six masterclasses presented by our prestigious jury the week of the competition.
Jury at Rubato International Piano Competition
The Elio Villafranca Trio with Gerald Cannon (bass) and Dion Parson (drums).
Special Guests: Erena Terakubo (sax) & Brianna Thomas (vocals)
Elio Villafranca @ Punta del Este Jazz Festival, Uruguay
🔹 Jazz Camp West - San Francisco
June 7 - 13, 2025
7 days of Music, Dance and Vocals in the Majestic Redwoods of La Honda, Northern CA
JAZZ CAMP WEST
June 7-13, 2025
Ages 15-99 • All Skill Levels • 50 All-Star Artists
Villafranca/Cepeda´s Concert Springfield Jazz Fest
Music Soundscape - A new project bt Ahsan Bari abd Elio Villafranca
Photo by Adriana Mateo
The Tres Aguas Suite
Performed for the first time by the Elio Villafranca Big Band
Photo by Adriana Mateo
The Tres Aguas Suite
Performed for the first time by the Elio Villafranca Big Band
Tribute to Max Roach and Nina Simone
The Elio Villafranca Quintet, featuring:
Elio Villafranca on piano
Brianna Thomas on vocals
Tony Jefferson on drums
Russell Hall on bass
Mark Gross on alto sax
I will be this year Artist in Residence at the Sligo Jazz Camp and Festival.
This residency will be in collaboration with jazz pianist and composer Migiwa Miyajima. We will be creating a new piece.
I will be performing with my Jass Syncopators Band, featuring Brianna Thomas
Vincent Herring - alto sax
Freddie Hendrix - trumpet
Mark Gross - tenor sax
Edward Perez - bass
Jonathan Kreisberg - guitar
Domo Branch - drums
Mauricio Herrera Tamayo - percussion
Elio Villafranca - piano
Vincent Herring - Alto sax
Freddie Hendrix - Trumpet
Edward Perez - bass
Dion Parson - drums
More Info & Tickets:
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More Info & Tickets: https://www.jazzaufildeloise.fr/melusine-cecile-mclorin-salvant
Featuring:
Lewis Nash - drums
Edward Perez - bass
Vincent Herring - sax
Elio Villafranca - piano
More info & Tickets:
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Featuring:
Domo Branch - drums
Hamish Smith - bass
Elio Villafranca - piano
Featuring:
Vincent Herring - sax/flute
Edward Perez - bass
Domo Branch - drums
Elio Villafranca - piano
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Elio Villafranca
Yasushi Nakamura
Weedie Braimah
Savannah Harris
Kelvin Grant
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Elio Villafranca
Yasushi Nakamura
Weedie Braimah
Savannah Harris
Kelvin Grant
Band:
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Elio Villafranca
Yasushi Nakamura
Weedie Braimah
Savannah Harris
Kelvin Grant
Premier presentation of “Tres Aguas,” a new work commissioned by, and featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
Premier presentation of “Tres Aguas,” a new work commissioned by, and featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
Featuring:
Elio Villafranca - Piano
Uri Gurvich - Alto sax
Freddie Hendrix - Trumpet
Eric Harland - Drums
Edward Perez - Bass
Mauricio Herrera - Percussion
Featuring:
Elio Villafranca - Piano
Joel Frahm - Tenor sax
Freddie Hendrix - Trumpet
Eric Harland - Drums
Edward Perez - Bass
Mauricio Herrera - Percussion
Featuring:
Elio Villafranca - Piano
Joel Frahm - Tenor sax
Freddie Hendrix - Trumpet
Eric Harland - Drums
Edward Perez - Bass
Mauricio Herrera - Percussion
