Sammy Figueroa Returns to Judson’s Live with Tribute to Latin Jazz Legend Cal Tjader Sept 4-5, 2026

- Michelle Snow

Sammy Figueroa

Grammy- and Latin Grammy-nominated percussionist Sammy Figueroa will return to Judson’s Live at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando Sept. 4-5 for a special tribute to Latin jazz legend Cal Tjader.

Joining Figueroa is an outstanding band of virtuosos: Felipe Fournier, a dynamic showman and Latin Grammy winner brings the sounds Cal Tjader’s shimmering vibraphone. On piano the amazing Tal Cohen brings excitement to the mix while Argentine bassist Agustin Conti anchors the band. On timbales Sammy is thrilled to welcome Murph Aucamp, returning home to Florida after several years in New York with the iconic Blue Man Tubes group. And of course, paying respect to the brilliance of Mongo Santamaria from the original Tjader recordings.

Sammy Figueroa warmly invites Latin jazz lovers to join him in celebrating the music of this important musical figure. Cal Tjader’s music is like a tall, tropical drink in the middle of a Florida heat wave – cool but always swinging! And yes, dancers are welcome!

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Tickets

Tickets are available at DrPhillipsCenter.org, and at tht venue box office. Pre-paid parking is also available at that link.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.

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