Caracas Trio + Melissa Almaguer
The Caracas Trio weaves Afro-Venezuelan rhythms with jazz improvisation into a sound that’s as joyful as it is complex. Formed by Gabriel Chakarji (piano), Juan Diego Villalobos (vibraphone), and Daniel Prim (percussion), the trio blends Caribbean, Brazilian, and jazz influences with vocal interplay and high-energy grooves.
Each member is a powerhouse in their own right. Together, they form a group that is rhythmically sophisticated, harmonically rich, and full of Latin American heart.
A multidisciplinary artist originally from Mexico and now based in NYC, Melissa Almaguer is redefining tap as a vehicle for healing and artistic expression. With appearances at The Jazz Gallery, The Joyce Theater, and Lincoln Center, her work fuses movement, sound, and ritual into hypnotic performances.
Whether collaborating with Moor Mother and Irreversible Entanglements or leading her own collectives (like praesēns and Angel of Water/Angel of Air), Almaguer blurs the line between music and dance. She also teaches at Steps on Broadway, nurturing the next generation of expressive movers.
“We are so thrilled to be part of the first edition of the NoMad Jazz Festival. With such an incredible roster of artists, we’re sure it will be a one-of-a-kind experience and quickly become a new staple of the city’s music scene.” – Caracas Trio