Harold López-Nussa
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MASS MoCa (1040 MASS MoCA WAY, North Adams, MA 01247, North Adams MA)
The next installment in MASS MoCA's series highlighting some of the best and brightest in contemporary jazz brings pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa to Club B10 for a thrilling evening of performance, featuring harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret. Catch an energizing evening that reflects the full range and richness of the Cuban musical tradition with a distinctive combination of folkloric, popular, and classical elements, and embrace improvisation. About the Artist Cuban-born pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa begins an exciting new chapter of his fascinating career with his Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist's recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. Produced by Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, Timba a la Americana unveils a brand-new sound across 10 dynamic original compositions performed by a tight-knit band featuring harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Luques Curtis on bass, Bárbaro "Machito" Crespo on congas, and Harold's brother Ruy Adrián López-Nussa on drums. Prices include all fees, which are waived for MASS MoCA members. Major support from Terry Spaeth and Wendy Shannon-Spa