Tuesdays on the Terrace | Victor Garcia: Tribute to Tito Puente
@ Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Opening Tuesday, June 20th, from 5:30PM - 8PM
Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music while relaxing on the lawn with your own picnic, or savor snacks and drinks available for purchase. Then head inside to catch the MCA’s summer exhibitions—we’re open late on Tuesdays and free for Illinois residents.
In this special edition of Tuesdays on the Terrace we welcome world-class jazz musician Victor Garcia, who pays tribute to Tito Puente. This year marks 100 years since the legendary jazz icon was born; Garcia helps us celebrate the legacy he left behind, accompanied by his band.
Band Members | Instruments
Constantine Alexander | Trumpet
Harley Figueroa | Bari sax
Victor “Junito” González | Congas/Vocals
Luke Malewic | Trombone
Stu Mindeman | Keys
Josh Ramos | Baby bass
Papo Santiago | Vocals
Jonathon Wenzel | Timbales
Rocky Yera | Tenor sax/Flute
About the Artist
Examiner.com’s Neil Tesser calls him “one of the most exciting young musicians.” Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich says that he “stands out as an ebullient soloist offering a formidable technique and a radiantly polished tone.” JazzChicago.net’s Brad Walseth regards him as a “young lion trumpeter.”
Victor Garcia is as versatile as he is creative. His trumpet talent heralds his international acclaim. He also sings, plays percussion, and his songwriting, arrangements, and charts have led him to professorial positions at Roosevelt University, Loyola University, and the University of Illinois in Chicago.
The lineup of greats he’s performed with speaks for itself: Aretha Franklin, Arturo Sandoval, Spoon, Monty Alexander, Wynton Marsalis, Victor Manuelle, Nicholas Payton, La India, the Temptations, Steve Turre, BeBe Winans, Tito Puente Jr., Paquito d’Rivera, Randy Brecker, Branford Marsalis, and Dr. John. Garcia released his debut album, The Grind/The Groove, in 2018 and he’s recorded on dozens of other albums, three of them Grammy-nominated.
Image Info: Victor Garcia. Image courtesy of the artist.
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