Irving Flores Afro-Cuban Jazz Trio | Arizona Arts Live

($30-$40 + DICE Fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows | 16+) Tucsonans will have the unique opportunity to experience the sophisticated heat of Latin jazz on Friday October 2nd, as virtuoso pianist Irving Flores brings his acclaimed Afro-Cuban Jazz Trio to The Century Room. Presented with Arizona Arts Live! Irving Flores (piano) Rene Camacho (bass) Fernando Gomez (drums) Born in Veracruz, Mexico, Flores began his music studies at age 6 with organ. His father, Irving Flores Sr., was with the famed Orchestra Tampico, and it was from him that young Irving began to learn saxophone and arranging. While a teenager, Irving moved to Mexico City, switched to piano developing as a composer and arranger. Celebrating his recent win for Best Latin Jazz Album at the San Diego Music Awards, alongside recognition for one of the Top 5 Latin Jazz releases of 2025, Flores places the piano center stage as a lead melodic voice. Audiences will be treated to vibrant, original compositions from his award-winning album, Armando Mi Conga, alongside an exclusive preview of original material from his highly anticipated upcoming release, A Letter to Eddie Palmieri. A master arranger and composer, Flores anchors this performance with the exceptional talent of renowned bassist Rene Camacho in the rhythm section. In the true spirit of The Century Room’s intimate, world-class listening environment, this evening highlights the incredible artistry, spontaneous energy, and rhythmic brilliance of a true jazz master at the top of his craft.