Two Latin jazz greats will perform at Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, helping to mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Venezuelan saxophonist Ed Calle and his special guest, the Uruguayan violinist Federico Britos, will unite their talents at the Amaturo Theater to present the Latin rhythms that have made them international stars.
Calle is renowned for cultivating musical styles ranging from bebop to contemporary jazz and pop, and Britos incorporates Afro-Cuban tradition, swing and French hot-club music into Latin jazz.
During the concert, Calle — a Miami resident — plans to feature songs from his new album, “Soulful Nights,” which includes the participation of another Miami resident, singer Jon Secada, among other guest artists. Produced by Hal Batt and Mike Lewis, “Soulful Nights” is available on all digital platforms.
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In addition to playing the saxophone, flute and clarinet, Calle is a composer, arranger, conductor, producer, researcher and professor at Miami Dade College. He has toured with performers such as Julio Iglesias and Bob James, and worked with Gloria Estefan, Arturo Sandoval, Jon Secada, Vanessa Williams and Frank Sinatra, as well as contributing to television and movie soundtracks.
WHAT: Ed Calle featuring Federico Britos
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022
WHERE: Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
COST: Tickets start at $28
INFORMATION: Ticketmaster.com, browardcenter.org or 954-462-0222
