Miguel Zenón
@miguelzenon.bsky.social
Saxophonist, Composer
Grammy Winner,
Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow
Doris Duke Artist Awardee
Faculty at MIT
Grammy Winner,
Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow
Doris Duke Artist Awardee
Faculty at MIT
#TBT “Same Flight” performed by the Miguel Zenon Identities Big Band at the Newport Jazz Festival 2014 🎷 Looking forward to presenting my big band The Jazz Gallery in #NYC on Nov 21 & 22 🎟️ t.ly/G-Ubb
October 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#TBT “Same Flight” performed by the Miguel Zenon Identities Big Band at the Newport Jazz Festival 2014 🎷 Looking forward to presenting my big band The Jazz Gallery in #NYC on Nov 21 & 22 🎟️ t.ly/G-Ubb
🎓 It's an honor to be at Kent State University in Ohio this week as Visiting Artist hosting masterclasses and concerts and more
October 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🎓 It's an honor to be at Kent State University in Ohio this week as Visiting Artist hosting masterclasses and concerts and more
FYC 🚨 2026 Latin Grammy Awards 💫 Best Latin Jazz Album 🎷 GOLDEN CITY 🌟 “GOLDEN CITY was originally commissioned by SF Jazz and Hewlett Foundation and was recorded with the support of Chamber Music America and Aaron Copland Fund for Music 🎧 LISTEN NOW t.ly/aCmIc
October 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
FYC 🚨 2026 Latin Grammy Awards 💫 Best Latin Jazz Album 🎷 GOLDEN CITY 🌟 “GOLDEN CITY was originally commissioned by SF Jazz and Hewlett Foundation and was recorded with the support of Chamber Music America and Aaron Copland Fund for Music 🎧 LISTEN NOW t.ly/aCmIc
FYC 🚨 2026 Latin Grammy Awards 💫 Best Latin Jazz Album 🎷 GOLDEN CITY 🎧 LISTEN NOW t.ly/aCmIc
October 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
FYC 🚨 2026 Latin Grammy Awards 💫 Best Latin Jazz Album 🎷 GOLDEN CITY 🎧 LISTEN NOW t.ly/aCmIc
For Your Consideration ✨ GOLDEN CITY ✨ "Best Latin Jazz Album for the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards 🎷 miguelzenon.bandcamp.com/album/golden...
October 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
For Your Consideration ✨ GOLDEN CITY ✨ "Best Latin Jazz Album for the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards 🎷 miguelzenon.bandcamp.com/album/golden...
"Internationally acclaimed saxophonist/composer Miguel Zenón has earned a 2025 Latin Grammy nomination in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album for his widely heralded album Golden City." - All About Jazz www.allaboutjazz.com/news/saxopho...
Jazz news: Saxophonist Miguel Zenón Earns 2025 Latin Grammy Nomination For 'Golden City'
Jazz news: Saxophonist Miguel Zenón Earns 2025 Latin Grammy Nomination For 'Golden City'. Posted in “Award / Grant” column. Published: September 22, 2025 @ All About Jazz
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October 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"Internationally acclaimed saxophonist/composer Miguel Zenón has earned a 2025 Latin Grammy nomination in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album for his widely heralded album Golden City." - All About Jazz www.allaboutjazz.com/news/saxopho...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Thrilling… The decades of shared experience are heard in the cohesion of rhythm section and horn, the wily embellishments of harmony... moving rather than rushing to an emotional and creative climax." - Kevin LeGendre, Jazzwise 🙏 t.ly/N-ifu
October 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Thrilling… The decades of shared experience are heard in the cohesion of rhythm section and horn, the wily embellishments of harmony... moving rather than rushing to an emotional and creative climax." - Kevin LeGendre, Jazzwise 🙏 t.ly/N-ifu
Thanks to @natechinen.bsky.social for coming out to to support the VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE FROM THE VILLAGE VANGUARD release 🙏 Read the full review thegig.substack.com/p/vanguardia...
September 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thanks to @natechinen.bsky.social for coming out to to support the VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE FROM THE VILLAGE VANGUARD release 🙏 Read the full review thegig.substack.com/p/vanguardia...
“After all his musical milestones and his constant celebration of Puerto Rican traditions, it’s great to finally have a live album from Zenón’s quartet—capturing the energy, warmth, and history that have shaped his sound for two decades.” — Tim Larsen, Jazz Views 🙏🏽 jazzviews.net/miguel-zenon...
Miguel Zenón - Vanguardia Subterránea, Live At The Village Vanguard
After all his musical milestones and his constant celebration of Puerto Rican traditions, it’s great to finally have a live album from Zenón’s quartet—capturing the energy, warmth, and history that ha...
jazzviews.net
September 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
“After all his musical milestones and his constant celebration of Puerto Rican traditions, it’s great to finally have a live album from Zenón’s quartet—capturing the energy, warmth, and history that have shaped his sound for two decades.” — Tim Larsen, Jazz Views 🙏🏽 jazzviews.net/miguel-zenon...
“...strongly melodic modern mainstream jazz date, benefitting from the energy of its historical locale.” — Audrey Henkin, JazzTimes on VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD 🙏 jazztimes.com/reviews/albu...
Sweeps Week: Top August Jazz Releases, Henkin Edition - JazzTimes
Here are Andrey Henkin’s monthly picks, coming to you the last Wednesday of the month. George Coleman, With Strings (HighNote Records) Almost exactly 73 years … Read More "Sweeps Week: Top August Jazz...
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September 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“...strongly melodic modern mainstream jazz date, benefitting from the energy of its historical locale.” — Audrey Henkin, JazzTimes on VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD 🙏 jazztimes.com/reviews/albu...
"Must-See Three – Jazz in NYC This Week” — @Jim Macnie Jim Macnie, Lament For A Straight Line 🙏 We’ll be Village Vanguard thru Sunday, Sep 21. Stop by if you’re in the neighborhood 🎟🔗 t.ly/buZ8U
September 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Must-See Three – Jazz in NYC This Week” — @Jim Macnie Jim Macnie, Lament For A Straight Line 🙏 We’ll be Village Vanguard thru Sunday, Sep 21. Stop by if you’re in the neighborhood 🎟🔗 t.ly/buZ8U
Returning to The Village Vanguard tomorrow, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Miguel Zenon Quartet & the release of our first live ablum, VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE FROM THE VILLAGE VANGUARD 🎷 Sep 16 - 21 🎟️ t.ly/KVpSU
September 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Returning to The Village Vanguard tomorrow, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Miguel Zenon Quartet & the release of our first live ablum, VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE FROM THE VILLAGE VANGUARD 🎷 Sep 16 - 21 🎟️ t.ly/KVpSU
“It’s impossible to overstate how much two decades of playing together has fused three distinctive musical voices into one so powerfully eloquent.”— Nigel Jarrett, Jazz Journal 🙏🏽
Reviewed: Miguel Zenón Vanguardia Subterránea | Fabia Mantwill Orchestra | Daniel Garbin - Jazz Journal
Miguel Zenón Vanguardia Subterránea: Live At The Village Vanguard (Miel Music MZ11) A jazz album recorded at the Village Vanguard club in New York is proof of having passed through the portals of a ha...
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September 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“It’s impossible to overstate how much two decades of playing together has fused three distinctive musical voices into one so powerfully eloquent.”— Nigel Jarrett, Jazz Journal 🙏🏽
"This outstanding ensemble's concert recording is a feast for all fans of music that unfolds freely without abandoning its roots in jazz tradition. This isn't about experimentation, but rather masterfully played jazz with verve, virtuosity, and spirit.”—Jacek Brun, Jazz-Fun 🙏 t.ly/h_aZr
September 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"This outstanding ensemble's concert recording is a feast for all fans of music that unfolds freely without abandoning its roots in jazz tradition. This isn't about experimentation, but rather masterfully played jazz with verve, virtuosity, and spirit.”—Jacek Brun, Jazz-Fun 🙏 t.ly/h_aZr
“Zenón captures the raw vitality of a live performance while honoring his roots, his quartet's unique chemistry and the profound relationship between jazz & Latin American music. It's not only a 20th-anniversary milestone, but also a bold artistic statement..." -Patrick Brutus, Jazz Chill t.ly/JqSts
Miguel Zenón Marks 20 Years with His Quartet on First-Ever Live Album, Vanguardia Subterránea
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September 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
“Zenón captures the raw vitality of a live performance while honoring his roots, his quartet's unique chemistry and the profound relationship between jazz & Latin American music. It's not only a 20th-anniversary milestone, but also a bold artistic statement..." -Patrick Brutus, Jazz Chill t.ly/JqSts
Kicking Off Tomorrow 🚨 Miguel Zenon Quartet tour presenting music from our new release VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE FROM THE VILLAGE VANGUARD fea. Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig, and Henry Cole On Drums! 📍 Austin, TX 📍 Houston, TX📍 NYC📍Cincinnati, OH📍Chicago, IL 📍Holland, MI📍Urbana, IL 🎟️ t.ly/VoNr9
September 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Kicking Off Tomorrow 🚨 Miguel Zenon Quartet tour presenting music from our new release VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE FROM THE VILLAGE VANGUARD fea. Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig, and Henry Cole On Drums! 📍 Austin, TX 📍 Houston, TX📍 NYC📍Cincinnati, OH📍Chicago, IL 📍Holland, MI📍Urbana, IL 🎟️ t.ly/VoNr9
Reposted by Miguel Zenón
Miguel Zenon is one of my favorite artists and I was overjoyed when Bandcamp agreed to let me review "Vanguardia Subterranea," the first live album from the Miguel Zenon Quartet. Unless the next 4 months are otherworldly, it is a slam-dunk top 10 record of 2025.
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Miguel Zenón Quartet, “Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard”
The legendary composer and his group flex their considerable chops.
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August 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Miguel Zenon is one of my favorite artists and I was overjoyed when Bandcamp agreed to let me review "Vanguardia Subterranea," the first live album from the Miguel Zenon Quartet. Unless the next 4 months are otherworldly, it is a slam-dunk top 10 record of 2025.
daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the...
daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the...
“Miguel Zenón, one of this generation’s premier saxophonists… has remained consistent in his vision and in his style …Zenón’s muse is his own, and the themes of his albums, generated by the breadth of his imagination, defy expectations…. exhilarating.” -- Bill Donalson, Arstash 🙏 t.ly/eYwbh
ALBUM RELEASE: VANGUARDIA SUBTERRÁNEA: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD BY THE MIGUEL ZENÓN QUARTET
Miguel Zenón, one of this generation’s premier saxophonists, has been the leader on 18 albums since record producers recognized him as a unique talent deserving the jazz community’s attention. As a result, Zenón first recorded Looking Forward on the Fresh Sound New Talent label in 2002 and then Ceremonial on ...
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September 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
“Miguel Zenón, one of this generation’s premier saxophonists… has remained consistent in his vision and in his style …Zenón’s muse is his own, and the themes of his albums, generated by the breadth of his imagination, defy expectations…. exhilarating.” -- Bill Donalson, Arstash 🙏 t.ly/eYwbh
"This work should be relished for the extraordinary achievement that it is. " - Doug Collette, All About Jazz on Vanguardia Subterranea: Live at the Village Vanguard 🙏 📖 t.ly/dlHrl
Miguel Zenon: Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard album review @ All About Jazz
Miguel Zenon: Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard album review by Doug Collette, published on August 18, 2025. Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!
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September 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
"This work should be relished for the extraordinary achievement that it is. " - Doug Collette, All About Jazz on Vanguardia Subterranea: Live at the Village Vanguard 🙏 📖 t.ly/dlHrl
Miguel Zenón Quartet Fall tour presenting music from our new release VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE FROM THE VILLAGE VANGUARD starts next week 🚨 featuring Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig, and Henry Cole! 🎟️ t.ly/VoNr9
September 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Miguel Zenón Quartet Fall tour presenting music from our new release VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: LIVE FROM THE VILLAGE VANGUARD starts next week 🚨 featuring Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig, and Henry Cole! 🎟️ t.ly/VoNr9
"Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard" out today 🚨 Recorded live at NYC's Jazz Mecca 🎷 Village Vanguard and fea. Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig and Henry Cole 🍾 Very proud of this one...#miguelzenon, #newalbum, #thevillagevanguard, #nyc, #miguelzenonquartet 💿 orcd.co/vanguardiasu...
August 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"Vanguardia Subterránea: Live at The Village Vanguard" out today 🚨 Recorded live at NYC's Jazz Mecca 🎷 Village Vanguard and fea. Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig and Henry Cole 🍾 Very proud of this one...#miguelzenon, #newalbum, #thevillagevanguard, #nyc, #miguelzenonquartet 💿 orcd.co/vanguardiasu...
"Musica de las Americas" 🎷Album #7 in Miguel Zenón Quartet album retrospective 📀 Our new and very 1st live album drops tomorrow 📣 VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: Live from the Village Vanguard 🗓️ Aug 29 🔗 is.gd/6AlWIb
August 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"Musica de las Americas" 🎷Album #7 in Miguel Zenón Quartet album retrospective 📀 Our new and very 1st live album drops tomorrow 📣 VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: Live from the Village Vanguard 🗓️ Aug 29 🔗 is.gd/6AlWIb
"Sonero" 🎷Album #6 by Miguel Zenón Quartet w Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig & Henry Cole 📀 We're at the end of our album retrospective... stay tuned for the 20th anniversary release 📣 VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: Live from the Village Vanguard 🗓️ August 29 🔗 Pre-order is.gd/6AlWIb
August 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"Sonero" 🎷Album #6 by Miguel Zenón Quartet w Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig & Henry Cole 📀 We're at the end of our album retrospective... stay tuned for the 20th anniversary release 📣 VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: Live from the Village Vanguard 🗓️ August 29 🔗 Pre-order is.gd/6AlWIb
"Típico" 🎷 Album #5 by Miguel Zenón Quartet 📀 Follow our album retrospective as we count down to our 20th anniversary release 📣 VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: Live from the Village Vanguard 🗓️ August 29th 📀 Pre-order is.gd/6AlWIb
August 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
"Típico" 🎷 Album #5 by Miguel Zenón Quartet 📀 Follow our album retrospective as we count down to our 20th anniversary release 📣 VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: Live from the Village Vanguard 🗓️ August 29th 📀 Pre-order is.gd/6AlWIb
"Identities Are Changeable" 🇵🇷 Album #4 by the Miguel Zenón Quartet, plus the Identities Big Band 🎷 Follow our album retrospective as we count down to our 20th anniversary release 📣 VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: Live from the Village Vanguard 🗓️ August 29th 📀 Pre-order is.gd/6AlWIb
August 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Identities Are Changeable" 🇵🇷 Album #4 by the Miguel Zenón Quartet, plus the Identities Big Band 🎷 Follow our album retrospective as we count down to our 20th anniversary release 📣 VANGUARDIA SUBTERRANEA: Live from the Village Vanguard 🗓️ August 29th 📀 Pre-order is.gd/6AlWIb