James Sanders and Conjuto
& Anna Lentz

January doesn’t stand a chance against this heat. James Sanders & Conjunto are bringing the rhythms of Latin America straight to you, and the result is pure electricity.

Sanders’ violin leads the charge, weaving his classical roots into the pulse of jazz improvisation, all carried by the irresistible grooves of the Caribbean. Think rumba, son, danzón, bolero—music that keeps you swaying in your seat one moment and pulling you to the dance floor the next. Conjunto’s lineup is stacked: Kevin O’Connell on piano, Jean-Christophe Leroy on drums and timbales, Joe Rendon on congas, José Porcayo on bass, and Steve Eisen on reeds. Together, they create a sound that moves between hushed intimacy and explosive joy. It’s Afro-roots, salsa, and jazz colliding in the best possible way.