Sponsored By: Dr. Calvin Barnes

Friday, September 22, 7:00 p.m.
Forsyth Park Bandshell, Drayton and Hall Streets

Sponsored by Metropolitan Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Milena Casado is a rising jazz star.  She is a composer, flugelhorn and trumpet player from Spain, whose sound and creativity have led her to perform with acclaimed international artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Aaron Parks, Jorge Rossy, Kenny Werner, Jazzmeia Horn, George Garzone and Francisco Mela among others.

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A 2019 graduate of the prestigious Berklee College Milena was part of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, studying with artistic director Danilo Perez and Joe Lovano. She also pursued studies at the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice directed by Terri Lyne Carrington.

During the course of her career, Milena has performed and recorded alongside renowned artists at venues and festivals such as The Village Vanguard, The Blue Note NYC, Monterey Jazz Festival, Washington DC Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival and Marciac Jazz Festival. She is currently composing her original music, and sharing it in different settings, which include the Milena Casado trio, quartet, and quintet

Visit: https://www.milenacasado.com