JAZZ
Pedro José Pastrana Quartet — Lo Que Nos Llevamos: Puerto Rican Cuatro & Latin Jazz (Sat 9/5 - 8 pm)
Sat, Sep 05
|Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage
Puerto Rican cuatro virtuoso Pedro José Pastrana blends jíbaro roots, Caribbean grooves, and modern Latin jazz in music from his new album, Lo Que Nos Llevamos, joined by bassist Ayla Dávila, GRAMMY-nominated drummer Colin Douglas, and flutist-percussionist Miguel Martínez.
Time & Location
Sep 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
About the event
Doors open: 8:00 PM
Show: 8:30 PM
Puerto Rican cuatro player and composer Pedro José Pastrana brings the distinctive sound of Puerto Rico’s national instrument into a contemporary Latin jazz setting with music from his latest album, Lo Que Nos Llevamos (What We Bring With Us).
Born and raised in Puerto Rico and immersed in the island’s jíbaro musical tradition, Pastrana has developed a musical language that moves fluidly between folklore and improvisation. At the center is the Puerto Rican cuatro, whose bright, resonant sound carries traditional melodic language into jazz harmony, Caribbean rhythms, and groove-driven ensemble playing.
His debut solo album was selected among PRPop’s Top 20 recordings of 2022, and his work has included collaborations with leading figures in Latin music including John Santos, Orestes Vilató, Jerry Medina, Gary Nuñez, and Andy Montañez.
With Lo Que Nos Llevamos, Pastrana turns toward his present-day relationship with Puerto Rico from afar.…
Tickets
Early Bird General Admission
Limited quantity tickets for customers who buy early
$38.00
+$0.95 ticket service fee
General Admission
$48.00
+$1.20 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00