6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

WHERE:   Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston 

                 617-478-3100

INFO:  http://www.icaboston.org/programs/performance 

ADMISSION:  FREE, but space is limited

DESCRIPTION:

Born in Dallas, Texas, Juan Pablo Chavez began his musical studies as a violinist. He attended the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, where he studied classical, jazz, and Afro-Cuban performance and composition, and received many awards for his talents.

At Berklee College of Music, he is studying with violinist Rob Thomas (Mahavishnu Project, String Trio of New York).

Chavez is widely recognized for his knowledge of Afro-Cuban music and has taught many classes and workshops, including the 2004 Afro-Cuban Strings Seminar in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In addition to leading 10-piece Latin dance band Díle, he is currently working on his first album, Salsa for Strings, and is writing a book on contemporary Afro-Cuban violin.