Shenson Faculty Concert Series: Azesu: Music of the Americas with Omar Ledezma Jr.
Thu, Jul 23
|CMC Concert Hall
Experience an intimate evening at the intersection of jazz and Latin American music traditions with percussion faculty Omar Ledezma Jr and Azesu.
Time & Location
Jul 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CMC Concert Hall, 544 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
About the event
Combining Peruvian, Cuban and Venezuelan rhythms with contemporary American jazz, Azesu is a dynamic Bay Area ensemble featuring Grammy-winning musicians. Founded by legendary timbalero Orestes Vilató (Fania All Stars, Santana) with Omar Ledezma Jr, David Pinto, Jonathan Alford, Maria Marquez and Sheldon Brown. The collective is currently working on Legacy, a new album honoring the ensembles’ musical heritage, now in final stages of production.
Featured Musicians:
Sheldon Brown, winds
Zahra Rothschild, voice (CMC Faculty)
Jonathan Alford, piano
David Pinto, bass
