The Ridgefield Playhouse and Ingersoll Auto of Danbury World Music Series bring a night of seductive Latin rhythms and exhilarating jazz harmonies with worldwide sensations Tiempo Libre on Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. The three-time Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban music group is one of the hottest Latin bands today! They will burn down the house with their unique blend of popular Cuban music with salsa, American funk/R&B, and the strong influence of Afro-Cuban folkloric music, aka, Timba. The audience will be on their feet and dancing with this exciting night of music! With performances at Hollywood Bowl, Jazz at Lincoln Center, on The Tonight Show and on numerous Telemundo and Univision TV programs, they have gained legions of fans along the way. Among their biggest fans is Gloria Estefan calling them one of her favorite bands. This Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz Series and Northeast Builders of Ridgefield, LLC show, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby, with a complimentary wine tasting courtesy The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery and an art exhibit by Randi Nussbaum. Make it a great night out with dinner and a show - visit Piccolo’s Pizza and Jazzeria (24 Prospect Street, Ridgefield) for dinner and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your entree when you show your ticket! Media sponsor for this show is La Voz Hispana and CPBN Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network.
Classically trained at Cuba’s premier conservatories, the members of three-time Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre are true modern heirs to the rich musical tradition of their native Cuba. Tiempo Libre’s 2015-16 season took them as to Beijing, China, on a two week tour of Spain, as well as on a week-long tour in the United Kingdom culminating with a performance at the London Jazz Festival. Highlights of their concerts in the U.S. include multiple performances in New York City’s hottest new Latin club Subrosa, as well as concerts in Chicago and Los Angeles. They’ve appeared at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and performed live on stage every night during a five-week run of the musical, Cuba Libre, which premiered on October 10, at the Winningstad Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Driven by extraordinary dancing and exhilarating music, Cuba Libre is a contemporary musical based on the collective histories of the members of Tiempo Libre, featuring a book by playwright Carlos Lacámara, the band’s own music, as well as a company of 21 actors, dancers and musicians. Before the show, visit Southwest Cafe (109 Danbury Road, Ridgefield) for dinner and enjoy a complimentary margarita with your entrée when tickets are presented.