Jazz at Lincoln Center honors the immortal Cuban “Queen of Salsa,” Celia Cruz (1925-2003) with “Celia Cruz: A Centennial Celebration!” in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater on Oct. 17-18, 2025.
Led by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s own Carlos Henriquez, who performed and recorded with Cruz early in his career, Henriquez is joined by an illustrious ensemble of New York and Miami-based Latin all-stars: Bobby Allende, Marcos Lopez, Carlos Padron (percussion), Xito Lovell (trombone), Jesus Ricardo (trumpet), Ben Romanow (trombone), Manuel Ruiz (trumpet) and Osmany Paredes (piano), alongside guest vocalists Aymée Nuviola, Alain Pérez, and Ariacne Trujillo Duran. Together, they will bring Cruz’s legacy to life with performances of her most iconic hits, including “Usted Abusó,” “Cúcala,” “Cao Cao Maní Picao,” and “La Vida es un Carnaval.”
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jazz.org/celia.
FRI, OCT 17
New York City, NY
Celia Cruz: A Centennial Celebration
