9th Annual Jazz Series at Faena Theater

Legendary percussionist Sammy Figueroa joins Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning Cuban vocalist Aymée Nuviola for a vibrant celebration of Latin jazz. Together, they unite virtuosic percussion, spectacular vocals, and the irresistible rhythms of Afro-Cuban music for an evening filled with warmth, soul, and musical adventure.

Trinidadian trumpeter, percussionist, and composer Etienne Charles reimagines the sounds of the season through his vibrant Caribbean heritage. A Creole Christmas blends beloved holiday classics with calypso, folk music, gospel, Venezuelan parang, and jazz for a joyful celebration rich in rhythm and Creole soul.

Two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis brings her bold vision of the Modern Songbook to Faena Theater. With remarkable vocal range, deeply personal songwriting, and masterful arrangements, Zuraitis delivers a performance that is soulful, inventive, and unmistakably her own.

Grammy-nominated singer, flautist, and composer Varijashree Venugopal, known as VARI, brings the intricate beauty of Indian classical music into a global jazz setting. Renowned for using her voice as an instrument, she creates a boundary-defying sound shaped by improvisation, extraordinary technique, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Acclaimed vocalist Nicole Henry closes the season with the soulful voice and magnetic stage presence that have captivated audiences around the world. Moving effortlessly through jazz, blues, contemporary favorites, and the American Songbook, Henry transforms every song into a deeply personal and emotionally resonant experience.