Juan Prada Trio. Courtesy of San Jose Jazz.
Art and jazz are perfect companions. Take a break from the heat for a special acoustic concert by the Juan Prada Trio in the Museum's lobby. Led by Cuban-born pianist and composer Juan Prada, the trio delivers sophisticated Latin jazz fusion that transcends traditional boundaries.
Register for tickets in advance to ensure a fast check-in at the front desk.
About Juan Prada Trio
This distinctive ensemble weaves son, danzón, cha-cha-chá, tango, candombem, and Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz improvisation and contemporary techniques. Their innovative approach earned them the prestigious Jazzología recognition in 2006 for valuable contributions to jazz from Argentina’s Ministry of Culture, alongside being named finalists in Spain’s Granada International Jazz Performers Competition that same year.
Since its inception in 1998, the Juan Prada Trio has graced numerous jazz festivals and prestigious venues across Uruguay, Argentina, Germany, Brazil and the United States. Their musical journey is documented in two acclaimed albums: their self-titled debut in 2005 and Plegarias in 2012, both showcasing Prada’s masterful compositions and the trio’s unique sonic identity.
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2025
One of the SF Bay Area's most cherished summer traditions turns 35 this year and San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2025 amplifies its artist lineup like never before ranging from GRAMMY Award-winners to the hottest acts on the live music festival scene with headliners Common, Mavis Staples, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, José James, Ghost-Note, Butcher Brown, The Headhunters, plus newly confirmed headliners Lalah Hathaway, PJ Morton, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bilal, and the inaugural "Artist-In-Residence" for its "Future of Jazz" initiative, Theo Croker. 100+ artists from around the world— from global stars to local emerging acts— inspire and uplift festivalgoers for 3 days across nine indoor and outdoor venues. The crown jewel of Northern California's summer music season, San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2025 "transforms Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park in downtown San José into a musical haven" (San Francisco Chronicle) from Friday, August 8 – Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Learn more at summerfest.sanjosejazz.org.