Event Details: Duende Libre is an award-winning jazz trio whose original music combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa into a “strikingly authentic blend.” Each having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. The result: A euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots, pushing open the boundaries of genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom.
Comprising core members Alex Chadsey (bandleader and keys), Jeff Busch (percussion), and Farko Dosumov (bass), Duende Libre is collectively influenced by the trio’s direct connections with master musicians including Clinton Fearon, Dudley Nesbitt, Dave Hassel, Jesse Bannister, Chucho Valdés, Carlos Santana, Martha Gonzalez, Quetzal Flores, and Joe Santiago
Lineup: Alex Chadsey (piano), Farko Dusumov (bass), Jeff Busch (drums), Pedro Vargas (percussion)
Cost: $20 general, $10 students
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Website: http://www.duendelibre.com
Contact: Steve Jones: steve@jazzcenterofbellingham.org
Event Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Event Time: 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Event Location: FireHouse Arts and Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham
Location
FireHouse Arts and Events Center1314 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA, 98226