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“Mi mensaje siempre es felicidad, happiness.” – Celia Cruz (1925–2003)
For Immediate Release - New York, NY - On Saturday, November 29th at 7pm at Loft393, Composers Concordance presents 'LittleBig Band - Celia Cruz Centennial,' a concert event showcasing new compositions for 13-piece Jazz ensemble. Presented in quick tandem, contrasting works for reeds, brass, and rhythm section pay tribute to the great Celia Cruz (1925–2003) and expand the repertory into the 21st century.
Featured compositions include 'The Tohubohu Of Happiness' by Gene Pritsker, 'Salsa Del Centenario' by Zach Gindichiafullo, and Marina Vesics 'Red Dance', plus compositions by Steven Bernstein, Seth Boustead, Dan Cooper, José Claro Fumero, Scott Hoefling, Alon Nechushtan, Max Pollak, Dassi Rosenkrantz, and Marina Vesic.
CompCord LittleBig Band is Evan Francis, Scott Hoefling, Raina Fiore - saxophones; Franz Hackl, Kevin Blancq, Peter Oswald, Dennis Hernandez - trumpets; Evan Amoroso - trombone; David Taylor - bass trombone; Alon Nechushtan - keyboard; Dassi Rosenkrantz - bass; David Cossin - drums; Max Pollak - percussion; conducted by Gene Pritsker; joined by the acclaimed vocalist Ariacne Trujillo Duran and the renowned trumpeter Steven Bernstein.
The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.
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Listing Information
CompCord LittleBig Band
Celia Cruz Centennial
Saturday, Nov. 29th, 2025 at 7pm
Loft393
393 Broadway (2nd floor), NYC
TICKETS
$30 at the door, $20 in advance
Facebook
Live Stream
Composers
Steven Bernstein, Seth Boustead, Dan Cooper,Zach Gindichiafullo,
José Claro Fumero, Scott Hoefling, Alon Nechushtan, Max Pollak,
Gene Pritsker, Dassi Rosenkrantz, Marina Vesic
CompCord LittleBig Band
Evan Francis, Scott Hoefling,
Raina Fiore - saxophones;
Franz Hackl, Kevin Blancq,
Peter Oswald, Dennis
Hernandez - trumpets;
Evan Amoroso - trombone
David Taylor - bass trombone
Alon Nechushtan - keyboard
Dassi Rosenkrantz - bass
David Cossin - drums
Max Pollak - percussion
Gene Pritsker - conductor
Featuring
Steven Bernstein - trumpet
Ariacne Trujillo Duran - voice
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Staying in rotation for 42 years in NYC is a rare feat. In the case of a new music presenting organization, it requires not only diligence and cognizance of achievements of the past but also an ethic of keeping one's ear to the ground for emerging stylistic and technological developments, as well as talented new composers on the scene. Composers Concordance, founded in 1984 by Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish, advised by Otto Luening, strives to present contemporary music in innovative ways, with an emphasis on thematic programming. Directors Gene Pritsker and Dan Cooper co-curate the programs and lead the CompCord Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Big Band. Associate Directors are Milica Paranosic, Peter Jarvis, Debra Kaye, Seth Boustead, and Audrey Morse. Composers Concordance has also created a Naxos-distributed record label: Composers Concordance Records. Composers Concordance's overriding vision is to promote contemporary music, composers, and new works as a rightful and respected part of society. Good music performed and recorded well, pushing the boundaries of sound and composition.
"Composers Concordance..a veritable New York new music institution of concerts, album production and multiple ensembles under a sweeping, tenacious brand, thriving on the emulsion of contemporary classical, free improv, jazz and rock, overt humor and fearless political statements, all very much in evidence..The ensemble..was masterful throughout.”- John Pietaro, The New York City Jazz Record
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