Tom was so floored by Chucho's large scale suite (performed by a combination of Hilario Durán's Yorubaland and John Beasley's Monk'estra) that he devoted a whole gallery to it. 

Left to right: Carlos Averhoff, Jr. sax, Chucho Valdés, Hilario Durán and John Beasley

The dynamic duo of Dafnis Prieto and Roberto Vizcaíno, Jr.

Erick Barbería and Yeny Valdés pre-concert

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The last day of the festival started with strong performance by Telmary and her group at the main stage. Other groups included Javon Jackson, Charles McPherson, Gary Bartz and Donald Harrison with a tribute to Charlie Parker, Mario y su Timbeko, another powerful timba group, Stanley Clarke. Keyon Harrold. Ledisi and Jazz Organ Fellowship Tribute to Dr. Lonnie Smith.

Full Galleries:       Sunday  -   Saturday  -  Friday

Telmary

Yeni Valdes and Telmary

Erick Barbería

David Williams

Right to left David Williams, Charles McPherson, Donald Harrison and Gary Bartz

Mario Salomon (timbales) and Carlitos Medrano (congas)

Yadier Noa

Jason Moen keyboards and Yadier Noa bass

Stanley Clarke and Jeremiah Collier

Pete Fallico and Akiko Tsunuga with a protrait of Dr. Lonnie Smith

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Including an interview with festival lead photographer Robert Burnbach, jazz supergroup Bobby Watson, Curtis Lundy, Cyrus Chestnut and Victor Jones who played twice at different venues, Omar Sosa Quarteto Americano, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Raul Midón and Sabor Mi Cuba. Click here for the full gallery.

Greg Bridges interviewing Robert Burnbach

Bobby Watson sax and Curtis Lundy bass

Ernesto Mazar Kindelán

Omar Sosa

Carlitos Medrano

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The first night of the festival featured the Brian Andres Quartet, the Jazz Mafia, Isaiah Sharkey and Joel Ross. Here's the full gallery. Stay tuned for Saturday and Sunday.

Brian Andres Quartet

The Jazz Mafia

Joel Ross

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