Puerto Rico Jazz Jam
2015 turned out to be a great year for jazz in Puerto Rico, starting with the first major event; the Puerto Rico Jazz Jam at the Tapia Theatre in old San Juan. this event organized by trumpeter and composer Humberto Ramirez, brought us the music of saxophonist Victor Roman, trumpeter Luis Aquino and as a special guest, Master saxophonist David Sanchez. All this in an well deserved homage to legend Ray Santos and his music.
The Jazz Fest at Universidad Interamericana is organized by the Popupular Music Department from this University. Every year, the music faculty, plus some special guests bring the gift of jazz music to the students and the general public,. The festival usually takes place in March at the Universidad Interamericana Theatre, and is totally free.
Another great fest organized by a University is the Music Conservatory Jazz Fest. Some of the biggest names in jazz music from Puerto Rico either are former students of the Conservatory or has been Professors there. David Sanchez, Eddie Gomez and Charlie Sepulveda, are part of the Faculty at the Music Consevatory. On this year edition of the fest Eddie Gomez play live and bassist John Benitez was a special guest at some of the master classes that are always part of the fest.
Universidad Interamericana Jazz Fest
Music Conservatory Jazz Fest