Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11 PM

Tito Puente Jr. and Nestor Torres – the Kings of Latin Jazz Together! wsg Grupo Ife

2026 Rochester Jazz Festival - Free Shows

Part of the 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival — a free show at Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5 on Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 7:00 PM, featuring Grupo Ife, Tito Puente Jr. and Nestor Torres – the Kings of Latin Jazz Together!. Tito Puente Jr. is a New York-born Latin bandleader, percussionist, and producer based in Miramar, Florida, carrying forward the salsa and Latin jazz legacy of his father, the legendary "El Rey del Timbal." His ensemble delivers a high-energy blend of mambo, salsa, and Afro-Cuban jazz across 300-plus annual performances at concert halls and festivals. His 2004 album "In My Father's Shoes" was adapted into a BET Jazz television special.