Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Sat 01/19/13 Jazz - Rialto Series The GRAMMY award winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra , led by Musical Director, pianist and composer Arturo O'Farrill , is an internationally renowned performance ensemble that brings together the drama of big band jazz, the culture of Latin music, and the virtuosity of some of the world's most accomplished musicians. Eleven critically acclaimed seasons has firmly established the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra as the standard-bearer for creative interpretation of Latin jazz greats such as Tito Puente, Machito, and Chico O'Farrill, as well as the driving force behind new commissions from Latin music's most talented composers and arrangers. Recognized as "a remarkable New York institution" (NY Times ) the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra exemplifies the best that Latin jazz culture offers: rich tradition through music and timeless appeal around the world. This is a Rialto Series performance. Check them out on You Tube. Are you attending? RSVP to this event on Facebook. Subscriptions are on sale NOW - click here. Saturday, January 19, 2013, 8:00 PM