“Evolution of a Sonero” is a solo show written and performed by Flaco Navaja. It’s a play based on his life, growing up as a singer in the Bronx, the life challenges he’s had to overcome, successes and failures, all with good genuine humor and a live band.
Darwin joins this production as Musical Director and it’s now showing at Urban Theatre Chicago September 29-October 23. Get your tickets now!
We are thrilled to announce Darwin’s 2nd single release slated for November 2022! The original track is entitled “Steppin”, which features rapper Keith Da Maestro and Cuban saxist Rocky Yera. “Steppin” is a song Darwin is dedicating to the people of Ukraine, as they push forward valiantly in defending their right to exist. Be on the look out for this high octane Latin jazz work!
Darwin will be performing with his trio for the first time in Arizona, at the Oracle Piano Society and The Century Room. In these two shows, Darwin will be presenting his new works recently released in February of this year, as well as new compositions he’s working on. The trio will also be playing from the Charles Mingus book, as it is his birthday week. If you are in the area and would like to attend, tickets may be purchased on the website (Go to Shows for more info).
Darwin has joined the piano faculty at Oak Park School of Music! This is a state of the art facility in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois. The school is committed to providing the best education for the community, focusing on developing the whole musician. Classes for Classical and Jazz piano are available in person or online, independently or group classes. If you would like to enrol, please visit www.oakparkmusic.com! All levels welcomed!
Hello friends! It’s been a long time coming. I’d like to share with you that I’m releasing a new single entitled “Fourth Dimension” on February 22, 2022! It’s an original Latin Jazz composition I wrote with Hip-hop elements featuring my new band.
This piece is dedicated to things unseen, the spiritual side of ourselves. It’s a call to expanding our faith, goodness, believing in God given ideas. This is going to be good, so mark your calendars!
Band:
Darwin Noguera - Piano, composition, producer
Keith Harris - Poet & lyrics
Rocky Yera - Tenor Sax
Joshua Ramos - Electric bass
Juan Pastor - Drums
Javier Quintana Ocasio - Congas
Recorded December 16, 2021 at YCC Productions in Chicago, IL (Yendrys Cespedes - engineer)
Mixed & Mastered at Allertone Studios in Bronx, NY (Adan Perez - engineer)
Video edit: Alex Tolentino
Photo: Adrian Nastase
