Jazz in the Box Series Sponsor

The hottest little jazz club around is GPAC’s Jazz in the Box! Featuring both new and established artists, Jazz in the Box gives you an opportunity to get up close and personal with live jazz. Cabaret seating and drinks for purchase make this a perfect way to kick off your weekend.

ROMERO LUBAMBO

In 1985, Romero Lubambo came to the United States and brought with him a new sound in Brazilian jazz guitar. Romero’s guitar playing unites the styles and rhythms of his native Brazilian musical heritage with his fluency in the American jazz tradition to form a distinctive new sound. 

From the cool, sophisticated rhythms of his native Brazil to hard bop, Romero is a guitarist who’s comfortable in any musical setting. He is an uncommonly gifted soloist and musical improviser with a steady stream of unpredictably creative thoughts and the virtuosity to deliver them. 

After arriving in New York City, Romero quickly established himself as a “first call” session and touring guitarist who was in demand not only for his authentic Brazilian sounds but also for his command of a variety of styles. Romero has performed and recorded with many outstanding artists, including Dianne Reeves, Billie Eilish, Angelique Kidjo, Michael Brecker, Yo-Yo Ma, Kathleen Battle, Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis, Gal Costa, Kurt Elling, and so many more. 

He has also established himself as a composer and performer on his own critically acclaimed recording projects as well as those of Trio Da Paz, a Grammy-nominated Brazilian jazz trio Romero formed with Nilson Matta and Duduka da Fonseca. 

Critics at JAZZIZ magazine consider Romero to be “the best practitioner of his craft in the world today,” with “facility, creativity and energy [...] in a class all their own.”

Our Master Jazz Guitar Series is sponsored by

Sharon and Lee Grinspan.