Cast
Rolando Luna — Performer, pianist
Joaquín Betancourt — Conductor
Annys Batista — Singer
Felipe Cabrera — Singer
Carlos Sarduy — Trumpeter
Barbarito Torres — Oud
Olvido Ruiz — Singer
Program notes
One of the marquee names gracing the 2025 lineup of the Jazz Plaza Festival in Havana is celebrated Cuban pianist Rolando Luna, whose energetic fusion of Cuban rhythms, classical, and jazz improvisation has won him accolades from the biggest names in the business, as well as top prizes at legendary venues like the Montreux Jazz Festival. He takes the stage alongside National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, the country's premier orchestra, under the baton of Joaquín Betancourt, and harnesses his technical and creative prowess in top-notch Afro-Cuban-inspired performances. Sit back and enjoy the talents of this exceptionally inventive pianist, who has performed on over 200 albums in the 21st century and proved himself as one of the most essential contemporary voices in Cuban music.
The 2025 Jazz Plaza Festival is a veritable feast of Latin jazz, a showcase for one of the most vibrant and irresistible of all musical genres. Established global talents and emerging artists celebrate a rich and rewarding musical tradition in live shows, master classes, and jam sessions, all participating in a week of unforgettable festivities on one of Cuba's grandest stages.