Luis Deniz Quartet
June 26 & 27 @ 8:30 PM

Luis Deniz - Saxophone
Raphael Zaldivar - Piano
Roberto Occhipinti - Bass
Amhed Mitchel - Drums

Modica Music is proud to announce the May 30, 2022 release of El Tinajón from GRAMMY-nominated and Juno Award-winning saxophonist, composer and educator Luis Deniz. On this tremendously varied debut statement, the Cuban-born bandleader coalesces the rich cultural influences from his upbringing in Camaguey and Florida with his later life move to Canada.

Deniz reflects: “El Tinajón is the name of a clay pot that was brought to Cuba by the Spanish, in the early 1500s. It was originally used to collect rainwater in the Spanish-style open patios. Not too long after that, the Tinajón became the trademark of the province of Camaguey, an insignia of sorts.” As an immigrant from Cuba, based in Toronto, Canada, the saxophonist felt that this was the most honest introduction he could give of himself and his self-described humble beginnings. The experiences of growing up in Florida, Camaguey, combined with the emotions that come with emigrating, and a sense of longing were the fuel behind this project.