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LSWO presents Latin in Manhattan

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On Sunday, November 6, the Lone Star Wind Orchestra is presenting Latin in Manhattan at Moody Performance Hall (2520 Flora St, Dallas).

The Latin-infused concert features works rooted in jazz, many composed in Manhattan, along with music inspired by Hispanic tradition, including Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story; George Gershwin’s Cuban Overture; and a performance by North Texas saxophone virtuoso Dr. Joey Resendez.

Plus the concert will feature the world premiere of a movement from Orishas, composed by LSWO’s trumpeter Eddie Jiménez.

KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jiménez about the work, which is inspired by his great-great-great grandmother, who as an African slave in Cuba.

CREDIT: Pornpak Khunatorn, Getty Images

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