Simón Cifuentes Band | Jazz

A dynamic evening of jazz led by talented young bassist Simón Cifuentes, featuring original compositions and fresh interpretations of classic standards. Blending bebop, swing, and contemporary improvisation, the ensemble creates an energetic and expressive musical dialogue.

Time: 7:30 pm. 8:30 pm (First Set)

9:30 pm. 10:30 pm (Second Set)

Admission: $20: Cover at Mezzanine.

Featuring:

• Theo Kornblum — Sax

• Tosh kachad  — Drums

• Jojo Roses — Guitar

• Simón Cifuentes  —Bass and musical direction.

About Simón Cifuentes Band:

Simon’s band performs a blend of classic jazz standards and original compositions, creating a musical journey through different eras of jazz. Their repertoire explores styles such as bebop and swing, combining timeless melodies with Simon’s own creative voice.

About Simón Cifuentes:

Simón Cifuentes is a Colombian multi-instrumentalist and vocalist based in New York who, at just 13 years old, has already established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz and Latin music. He plays double bass, tiple, cuatro, and piano — placing the double bass at the conceptual center of a musical proposal that is at once technically rigorous and deeply emotional.

At 12 and 13, Simón became the youngest Latin musician to perform solo double bass concerts at the Blue Note in New York and São Paulo. He is currently a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra, performing on stages including the Rose Theater, Dizzy’s Club, and the Appel Room. He has shared the stage with Winard Harper, Ari Hoenig, Patrick Bartley, and Sam Dillon; received masterclasses from Christian McBride; performed for Wynton Marsalis at the Rose Theater; and joined Marsalis on stage in Chicago with the JALC Youth Orchestra. His ensemble “Charlie Parker” won the Best Combo award from DownBeat magazine.

In the Latin music sphere, Simón reached the semifinals of La Voz Kids singing salsa at age 9 and has collaborated with Tony Succar, Luisito Quintero, Bobby Allende, Fruko, Tito Puente Jr., Jimmy Bosch, and Carlos Henríquez, among others. He was a special guest at Carlos Vives’ concert at Radio City Music Hall.

He is currently preparing the release of two albums: a live jazz record from the Blue Note São Paulo featuring original compositions, and a salsa album with guest artists including Tony Succar.

Simón Cifuentes is not a promise. He is already an artistic reality — embodying the present and future of jazz and Latin music.