The Jazz in the City public health concert series sets its sights on Syracuse’s Near West Side for a three-hour Latin dance party scheduled for Thursday June 20th from 6 to 9 p.m. Just two blocks away from the Spanish Action League headquarters on Oswego Street, Alex Torres and his 13-piece salsa orchestra return for a high-energy evening of mambo, cha cha, merengue, and Afro-Cuban favorites. His show will be preceded by a dance demonstration by La Familia de la Salsa, the city’s Latin dance society led by Roberto Perez, and food from Mamacita’s Puerto Rican Kitchen will be available.
The series travels with a healthcare village led by Syracuse Community Health that includes over a dozen local and regional health and human service providers. All those screened by the health center’s medical team receive New York Lottery scratch-offs as incentives to be screened.
“This roving cultural platform brings vital access to culture and healthcare education to enliven our city, shining a light on our great neighborhoods for all to see,” said Larry Luttinger, CNY Jazz founder. “High praise to the City of Syracuse and especially Chief Joe Cecile for providing such a safe and family-friendly environment for these concert fairs.”
Jazz In The City Public Health Concert Series
Blodgett School, 300 Oswego St, Syracuse, NY 13204
6 to 9 p.m. Thursday June 20
Alex Torres y su Orquesta with La Familia de la Salsa
Alex Torres Y Su Orquesta has appeared on stage with countless Latin music icons including Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval, and Ray Barretto. Music from their many albums can be heard on dozens of motion pictures and streaming series including Ugly Betty, The Blacklist, The Crown, and Seven Seconds.
All events are free and open to the public. No alcohol is served. A complete series schedule may be found at www.cnyjazzinthecity.org
