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Afro-Cuban rhythms and modern jazz harmonies get together to throw a block party with the Sí o Sí Quartet led by Cuban-born composer, MacArthur Fellow, and GRAMMY-winning drummer Dafnis Prieto.
Called "one of the most impressive musicians in New York jazz" by the New York Times, Prieto channels his Cuban musical heritage through the jazz drum kit with congas, timbales, rumba, and son. With his acclaimed band bringing extra fire, Prieto creates, as DownBeat put it, "a sizzling set of complex compositions that will get you thinking as well as dancing."
Looking for a joyful, high-energy way to kick off your 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival? Sí o sí! Yes, or yes!
Lineup:
- Dafnis Prieto, drums, music director
- Peter Apfelbaum, soprano sax, tenor sax, flute
- Martin Bejerano, piano
- Ricky Rodríguez, electric bass
Ticketing and passes:
Festival Passes go on sale to Hudson Hall Members Friday, June 26 at 10AM, and to the public Wednesday, July 1 at 10AM. Single tickets on sale August 2026.
Tickets:
- Section 1: $75 (plus $5 fee), Cabaret Table Seat
- Section 2: $45 (plus $5 fee), Theater Seat
- Section 3: $35 (plus $5 fee), Theater Seat, Rear/Side Seat (theater seating, keyboard/drums sightlines may be restricted)
Mainstage Passes and discounts:
- Save 15% with a regular Mainstage Pass; Hudson Hall Members save an additional 10%.
- Early Birds: purchase before August 1, 2026 to receive an additional $10 off any pass (prices start at $99).
Support:
Support for the 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival has been provided by the City of Hudson. Hudson Hall’s programs are made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.