Papo Vázquez: Jazz Musician in New York

About Papo Vázquez

Angel Rafael "Papo" Vázquez is an American trombonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader of Puerto Rican descent who performs and records jazz, Latin and Afro-Caribbean music. He is known as one of the pioneers of the bomba jazz style and is a Grammy Award nominee. 2024 New York Emmy Awards nominated for Musical Composition/Arrangement National Puerto Rican Day Parade Orchestra BARD Entertainment In 2011 Teatro Pregones, Bronx NY presented Papo Vazquez an NEA Master Artist award.