COOL YULE with ROBERTO VILLEDA

Celebrate the
season with pianist, composer, and arranger Roberto Villeda, whose vibrant
blend of Jazz, Bossa Nova, Afro‑Latin, Neo‑Soul, and Classical influences
brings a fresh energy to holiday favorites. Born in Guatemala and based in the
Washington, D.C. area, Villeda’s intuitive musicianship and cross‑genre fluency
create a sound that is both deeply expressive and unmistakably his own.

A Peabody
Institute Master of Music graduate, Roberto has become a rising voice in the
region’s jazz scene, performing at top venues including An Die Musik LIVE,
Jojo’s, Keystone Korner, and the National Portrait Gallery. His early musical
journey—from church organist to classically trained vocalist to jazz
pianist—adds depth and soul to every performance.

Joined by top
regional musicians, Roberto delivers a holiday concert filled with warm
harmonies, spirited improvisation, and imaginative arrangements that blend
tradition with contemporary style. This festive evening offers a joyful, genre‑rich
celebration perfect for the holiday season.

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