Cuban Jazz Artist Irving Ferreyro to Perform in Belize

Irving Ferreyro

One of the artists featured in this year’s line-up is Irving Ferreyro, a pianist and improviser from Cuba. Ferreyro shared with us why he’s looking forward to participating in this year’s jazz festival.

Irving Ferreyro, Cuban Pianist

(Playing the Piano)

“My professional career has been an extensive one. Firstly, I was studying classical piano and then I took part in various jazz festivals around the world. I performed with other band such as Orlando Valle, Maraca and Cubanismo throughout the world. I wanted to come here because there are dreams that can come true. There is music to be played.  There are professional people here and we need to show them solidarity, as is the case with teacher Perrote. We want everyone to know that we are here for the youths.  I’m here for them and for the music. I’m here for the ideas that continue to be marvelous.”

(Playing the Piano)

Wednesday night is a jam session at Spoonaz, Thursday is a ladies night – with an all female musician line up at the Radisson, Friday is the Andy Palacio and Penn Cayetano tribute concert at the Bliss. A pan and jazz night is scheduled for Saturday at the Radisson. And a free closing concert on Sunday will be held at the Memorial Park. For more information on the shows and workshops contact the Institute of Creative Arts at the Bliss.