TOLEDO, OH — The Toledo Jazz Orchestra (TJO) launches the 2025–2026 Hartmann-Bogan Jazz Series with a concert featuring the incomparable Arturo Sandoval, one of the most celebrated jazz trumpeters of our time.
A protégé of the legendary Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval has become an international icon of jazz. Born in Cuba, Sandoval’s early career included co-founding the innovative group Irakere, which fused Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz and rock and went on to win a Grammy Award. Since defecting to the United States in 1990, Sandoval has earned 10 Grammy Awards, 6 Billboard Awards, and an Emmy. His life was the subject of the 2000 film For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story, which starred Andy García. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 and was a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2024.
Known for his astonishing virtuosity, breathtaking range, and lyrical ballad playing, Sandoval is equally at home with blistering bebop lines, soaring classical trumpet concertos, and soulful ballads. His recordings include acclaimed albums such as Flight to Freedom and Danzón (Dance On), as well as unforgettable performances of standards like “A Mis Abuelos,” “Manteca,” and “A Night in Tunisia.” He has performed with jazz greats, from Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz to Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Alicia Keys. He has already left an indelible mark on both jazz and popular music.
TJO has a tradition of bringing the very best of jazz to our community,” said Alain Trudel, Artistic Director of the Toledo Jazz Orchestra. “To open the season with Arturo Sandoval is not only thrilling but historic. He and his artistry remind us why jazz continues to be one of our greatest cultural gifts to the world!
Sandoval’s performance in Toledo is made possible through a generous gift from Dr. Bethanne Snodgrass.
The performance will take place at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle on Saturday, October 11, 2025. It will mark the first concert in the historic hall since June, following an extensive HVAC overhaul.
For more information and tickets, please visit liveartstoledo.com/sandoval.
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About Toledo Jazz Orchestra
Formed in 1979, the Toledo Jazz Orchestra is one of the Midwest’s premier big bands, comprised of the region’s top jazz musicians. Dedicated to preserving the rich traditions of swing while exploring contemporary jazz repertoire, TJO has collaborated with world-renowned guest artists and presented dynamic concerts. The ensemble is known for its exceptional musicianship, engaging performances, and commitment to keeping the big band tradition alive for new generations of audiences.
About Live Arts Toledo
Live Arts Toledo, formerly the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA), is the region’s hub for live performance, cultural education, and community connection. Bringing together the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Ballet, Toledo Jazz Orchestra, Toledo Symphony School of Music, and Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestras, Live Arts Toledo presents more than 200 nights of programming each year, offering unforgettable experiences that stir the senses and strengthen the cultural fabric of Northwest Ohio.
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