Don’t miss November’s Jazz Encounters

Jazz Encounters presents Fernando Fuenmayor
Friday, November 13 | 8pm
WDNA Jazz Gallery | 2921 Coral Way, Miami

Latin Grammy nominee Fernando Fuenmayor is an acclaimed Venezuelan flautist, saxophonist, and composer whose work blends classical, jazz, and Latin traditions. He began studying music at age six and later became principal flautist of the Zulia Symphonic Orchestra and Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra. Fuenmayor has collaborated with prominent musicians and performed around the world. His album Sotavento received a Latin Grammy nomination in 2021. Fuenmayor will be accompanied by Samuel Burgos on bass, Leo Millan on piano and Juan Pablo Romero on drums.

Ticket holders are invited to arrive at 7pm to enjoy a pre-show reception catered by The Fish House and Mr. Eats, and an art exhibition titled Cages & Wages presented by Beyond the Bars. Students are invited to claim one of the limited free tickets and join the post-show jam session.

Jazz Encounters is made possible with the support of the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Musicians Discount Center, Piano Music Center and Yamaha Pianos.

Tickets: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/jazz-encounters-fernando-fuenmayor-2026-11-13-wdna-jazz-gallery-miami-0f703b