Brownman & Cruzao is the multi-award-winning, boundary-pushing Latin-jazz outfit led by acclaimed Trinidadian-born, NYC-schooled trumpet player Brownman Ali. Widely recognized for redefining the genre, the ensemble was famously named by New York University’s jazz department as the first chordless Latin-jazz group in history—eschewing both piano and guitar to create a raw, rhythm-driven sonic landscape.
Cruzao’s signature sound seamlessly collides authentic Latin rhythms with modern jazz improvisational approaches. Their innovative stylistic fusion earned them the prestigious "Grand Prix Du Jazz Award" at the Montreal Jazz Festival, alongside multiple National Jazz Award nominations. Driven by Brownman's fierce, Miles Davis-influenced trumpet playing and anchored by a powerhouse rhythm section, the group shifts effortlessly between a stripped-down, high-energy Trio, a fiery 5-piece Quintet, and their massive 15-man urban orchestra permutation, Cruzao Grupo Monstruoso.
Whether delivering deep Cuban and Brazilian grooves or hard-hitting jazz-funk, Brownman & Cruzao continues to stand at the absolute vanguard of modern Latin-jazz evolution.
For physical events that happen at a specific time. For example a concert, or dance performance. If there are multiple shows, you can still duplicate your event to cover them all.
