Saturday October 3rd, 11:00am-1:00pm at The Booth Playhouse

JazzArts Charlotte welcomes back Pedrito Martinez and his band for a jazz educational workshop. As a way to deepen the interaction of our national jazz performing artists with the local music community, JazzArts Charlotte welcomes student musicians from the Charlotte area and beyond to learn from this world-renowned jazz innovator.

Pedrito Martinez is an Internationally acclaimed percussionist and bandleader. A frequent collaborator with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Eric Clapton, and Sting, Martínez brings a globally celebrated sound that blends Afro-Cuban traditions with jazz.

This applied workshop is open to middle and high school-aged musicians, with at least one year of experience on their instrument. All instruments are welcome – you are invited to bring it along.

FREE. Registration required.

Parking Recommendations: Bank of America Center Parking Garage; Entrances at: Trade or 5th Streets between N. College and N. Brevard Streets.

Thank you to the program sponsors and supporters, who each bring jazz alive in Charlotte: Infusion Fund, Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts & Science Council and O’s Place Jazz.