Latin Jazz Concert with Solar Rhythms

This December, join us for a soothing Latin Jazz Concert featuring a captivating journey through jazz standards and Cuban classics. Blending swing, blues, bolero, son, cha-cha, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, the performance showcases a vibrant musical conversation where tradition, improvisation, and cultural exchange come together. From intimate ballads to spirited dance grooves, this engaging program celebrates the rich connections between these beloved musical styles. This event will take place on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in the Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Check-in will begin at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. Event Details: Date: Sunday, December 20th, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater 16701 SW 72nd Avenue Palmetto Bay Fl 33157 Tickets at $30 available on the Deering Estate Website through Eventbrite. Tickets can be purchased ONLINE. No refunds, exchanges or rainchecks. Deering Estate Foundation members receive a 10% discount. To redeem your discount, contact the Deering Estate Foundation office by email to receive your exclusive promo code to be entered when purchasing. About the Musicians Eddy Balzola (guitarist/composer) was born in Cuba & raised in the USA. Mostly self-taught, his musical foundation is based on Blues & Afro-American Soul music, later embracing Jazz and Afro-Cuban styles as well. He has performed around the globe with bands as diverse as Reggae, Latin, & Pop. He is the leader/founder of the well-known band "ORIENTE". Balzola is also currently a member of SOLAR RHYTHMS project. Yoel del Sol, born in Cienfuegos, Cuba, in 1974, graduated from the National School of Music in Havana, where he also taught from 1993 to 1999. He won first prize at PERCUBA in 1995 and has performed at international jazz festivals. Based in Miami since 1999, he has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Celia Cruz, Cachao, Chucho Valdés, and Arturo Sandoval. His career includes recordings with prominent Latin music artists and appearances in Yanni’s productions Live from Acapulco and Live at El Morro, Puerto Rico. Juan Ricardo (trumpet). Born in Holguin, Cuba into a family of musicians. Juan began studying music at the early age of 5 years old, under the tutelage of Eduardo Marquez, founder and director of the municipal band of Holguin. Juan continued his music studies at the Music School, from which he graduated in 1991. Since then, he has worked professionally with a big band in the show "Cabaret Night," directed by Gustavo Marquez and has been part of "Casa de la Trova Septet," under the direction of Pepitin.In 2002, he traveled to Germany to continues his musical career. Among his many accolades is a nomination for the Grammy for "Best Tropical Album" with Conjunto Progreso and a live album recorded with this band, called "Alive in Miami" with Arturo Sandoval. Miguel Gomez (double bass). Born in Havana, Cuba. He began his musical studies with Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez, one of the most important bass players in the Cuban musical history. Miguel has worked with Conjunto Progreso for 8 years with whom he recorded "Masters of Cuban Son," an album nominated for a Grammy in the category of "Best Tropical Album" and later recorded in "Alive in Miami" with famous Cuban musician Arturo Sandoval. About the Deering Estate Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences. Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. Programming in the Deering Estate theater is also possible thanks to The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation. About the Deering Estate Foundation For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate. # # # To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any County-sponsored program or meeting, please contact Miami-Dade Parks ADA Coordinator at 305-755-7848 or email, [email protected], five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).