The Embassy of Brazil and the Embassy of Cuba jointly organised a concert of the 'Cuban Group A3 Jazz' to amuse a select gathering of diplomats, heads of international organisations, dignitaries and members of the business community. The musical event was held in the Embassy of Brazil and jazz afficcionados enjoyed the concert, followed by a delicious garden dinner, where Brazilian delicacies were served.
The trio mixed Jazz with traditional Latin and Cuban rhythms to create a music that amused all those present at the event. The group played, for more than an hour, an exciting repertoire, that included some well known Latin musical pieces, such as 'Guantanamera' and some well-known jazz compositions, such as 'A Night in Tunisia', from Dizzy Gillespie.
A3 Jazz is a Cuban Jazz trio composed by talented young Cuban musicians currently teaching at the National College of Arts in Lahore. Ana Maria Oropesa is an awarded pianist, graduated in Music at the Superior Institute of Arts, in Cuba. Alberto Batista Hernandez is a Master in Music, specialist in percussion and a Professor at the National School of Music of Cuba. Ariel Jorge Pérez Caballero is an awarded trombonist, graduated in music from the Superior Institute of Arts, in Cuba.
Earlier, Ambassador of Brazil Alfredo Leoni and Ambassador of Cuba Zenen Concepcion welcomed the guests before the start of the evening programme. Mrs Dulce Maria Rodriguez Peral also graced the occasion. By organising the musical event, Cuba and Brazil shared with Pakistani audience not only their friendly and close ties, but also some of the most extraordinary features of Latin America: openness and variety.