Jonathan Suazo "Ricano Vol. 2 - Fruto de mi Corazón" Album Release
Lineup
About the Event
[Live Show | Livestream]
Francisco Alcalá -drums
Ricano Vol.2 - Fruto de mi Corazón by Miel Music
Jonathan Suazo -alto sax
Zaccai Curtis -piano
Ian Ashby -bass
Francisco Alcalá -drums
Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jonathan Suazo brings his visionary new album, RICANO Vol. 2 - Fruto De Mi Corazón (Miel Music), to The Jazz Gallery for an unforgettable release celebration. Coining the term “Ricano” to honor the vibrant intersection of his Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage, Suazo restores the full intellectual depth, harmonic sophistication, and emotional storytelling of Caribbean modern jazz. His music is a masterclass in balance - a seamless marriage of corazón and cabeza where musical architecture and rich Afro-Caribbean grooves coexist with breathtaking lyrical grace. On stage, Suazo’s soaring saxophone lines and cinematic arrangements move effortlessly from tender, vulnerable moments to explosive, dense rhythmic conversations between horns and percussion. Rooted in profound personal transformation - reflecting family, faith, and cultural memory - Suazo delivers a powerful performance that proves why he is a compelling voices in the world of contemporary jazz.
Jonathan Suazo is an award-winning Puerto Rican saxophonist, composer, and educator whose work bridges Afro-Caribbean traditions and contemporary jazz through a powerful cross-cultural lens. Grounded in heritage and driven by emotional storytelling, Suazo uses music as a vehicle to share the rhythms, histories, and lived experiences of the Caribbean within a modern jazz framework.
In 2023, Jonathan was named one of the Top Ten Emerging Jazz Artists by the GRAMMYs, marking a major milestone in his career. That same year, his debut album Ricano (Ropeadope Records) was recognized by The New York Times as one of the Best Jazz Albums of 2023, further establishing him as a distinctive and important new voice in the genre. His latest album Ricano Vol. 2 (2026) received an excellent 4 star review from Downbeat.