Jazz & Pop

Cheekwood's Winter Concert Series

Music City Latin Orchestra turned up the heat on a cold winter night

Versión en español Beginning with the setting where we had the privilege to enjoy the Music City Latin Orchestra’s show, every element in this concert was a delightful peculiarity. As part of the Winter Concert Series organized by Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, the Massey Auditorium was transformed into a dance floor. The space was arranged both for those who wished to appreciate tropical rhythms from the comfort of their chairs and for those overcome by the spirit of dance who inevitably had to yield. Daniel Enrique’s (Venezuela) warm voice encouraged the first couples to break the ice in a venueRead More

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