SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Experience the authentic heartbeat of Afro-Cuban jazz as Legendary Drummer Calixto Oviedo, the pioneering force behind the “Timba” sound, graces The Velvet Note’s stage for a night of masterful, complex percussion and thrilling Latin jazz.

• Pioneer of Cuban Timba: He is a chief innovator and driving force behind Timba, the complex and dynamic style of modern Cuban music, translating its traditional rhythms onto the modern drum set.
• A Drummer for Jazz Royalty: Oviedo has performed and recorded with a stunning list of legends, including Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Chucho Valdés, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Danilo Pérez.
• The Original NG La Banda Engine: He was the drummer for the iconic Cuban orchestra NG La Banda during the period that produced their greatest recordings, such as “Santa Palabra” and “Échale Limón.”
• International Recognition: Calixto Oviedo has received Latin and American Grammy nominations for his exceptional work, affirming his status as a world-class musician.
• Cultural Ambassador: His four-decade career has established him as a “cultural ambassador” of Cuban rhythm, bridging traditional Afro-Cuban grooves with modern jazz and fusion.

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm & 9:30pm