Grammy-Winning Latin Jazz Icon Charlie Sepúlveda Headlines Milwaukee Jazz Weekend

Latin Grammy-winning trumpeter Charlie Sepúlveda brings his powerhouse band The Turnaround to Milwaukee on Saturday, June 7, for a performance at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel. A free community masterclass will follow on Monday, June 9, at Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts. Both are presented by Milwaukee Jazz Institute.

Known for his blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and modern jazz, Charlie has performed with Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, and Dizzy Gillespie.

Saturday, June 7 — Performance (SOLD OUT)

• What: Charlie Sepúlveda & The Turnaround with special guests
• When: Saturday, June 7, from 8-10 p.m.
• Where: ARC Theatre at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, 139 E Kilbourn Ave
• Additional performance details: https://www.milwaukeejazzinstitute.org/event-details/mji-presents-charlie-sepulveda-and-the-turnaround

Band lineup:

• Charlie Sepúlveda, trumpet, flugelhorn
• Natalia Mercado, vocals
• Emmanuel Rodolfo Rivera-Gámbaro, piano
• Gabriel Rodríguez Hernández, bass
• Francisco Estebal Alcalá Loaiza, drums
• Gadwin Vargas, congas
• Jean-Lou Treboux, vibraphone

Special invited guests:

• Brian Lynch, trumpet
• Eligio “Prodigio” Claudio, Puerto Rican cuatro guitar
• Edwin “Cepedita” Cepeda, bomba drum

After the show local jazz favorites Mark Davis, Jeff Hamann, and Devin Drobka will perform until midnight in the hotel’s lobby bar. No ticket required.

Monday, June 9 — Masterclass

• What: Community masterclass with Charlie Sepúlveda &The Turnaround — includes live performance, artist Q&A, and audience meet and greet
• When: Monday, June 9, from 7-8 p.m.; followed by Jazz Jam until 10 p.m.
• Where: Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, 926 E Center Street
• Who should attend: Musicians, students, educators, and Latin jazz fans
• Admission: Free to attend
• Additional information on masterclass: https://www.milwaukeejazzinstitute.org/event-details/jazz-circle-event-charlie-sepulveda-master-class-1

Charlie and his band will also perform in Madison on Sunday, June 8, at Café CODA. Details here >> https://cafecoda.club/events/trompeta-inolvidable-with-grammy-winning-trumpeter-charlie-sepulveda-and-the-turnaround

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