Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church proudly presents the Pablo Cardenas Quartet!
“Portraits of Havana”
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:30 pm
Location: James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan St.
Admission: by donation ($20 suggested donation, but all are welcome regardless of funds)
Pianist, composer, and band leader, Pablo Cardenas is a true maestro of music!
Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Cardenas studied classical piano from a young age right through university and honoured his love of classical music from around the world, as well as Cuba’s extraordinary tradition of blending classical, folk, and other influences from around the Americas and beyond. A virtuoso pianist, Cardenas has been performing for over a decade with musical collaborators bassist Peter Dowse and drummer Kelby MacNayr, and in this very special concert, Cardenas reunites with legendary Cuban percussionist and his former next-door neighbour from Matanzas, the incredible Israel Barriel!
Special guest percussionist Israel Barriel is a legendary performer in Afro-Cuban music, touring the world with rumba supergroup Los Muñequitos de Matanzas. From his native Matanzas in Cuba, Barriel brings the ancient musical traditions of Afro-Cuban music to the stage at Tuesday Night Jazz!
Left-handed electric bassist Peter Dowse was born in England, but has toured the world playing in every kind of musical style imaginable! His love of jazz and making music has led him to perform with many of the West Coast’s top performers.
Drummer Kelby MacNayr is well loved across North America, performing with many of the finest names in jazz. A passionate performer in jazz and numerous traditions from around the world, MacNayr performs often in music celebrating the traditions of Cuba, Brazil, Portugal, Zimbabwe, and more.
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