Alan, Villanueva has rightfully earned recognition as one of the country’s premier saxophonists, garnering numerous accolades and awards at jazz festivals and competitions. Now, Villanueva is embarking on a highly anticipated tour of Mexico’s top cities to showcase his prodigious talents before relocating to New York City on a prestigious Fullbright scholarship to further hone his mastery of the saxophone.

Accompanying Villanueva on stage is a stellar rhythm section featuring Papacho Sirdey, Adrian Flores, and Victor Monterrubio. Together, they will revisit timeless jazz compositions from the swing, bebop, and post-bop eras, breathing new life into standards made famous by jazz legends like Charlie Parker, Joe Henderson and John Coltrane . Villanueva and his band will also perform original compositions that draw on their shared musical heritage, infusing modern jazz with world rhythms and melodic motifs.

This special multi-city tour provides a rare opportunity to experience Villanueva’s virtuosic saxophone playing live, before he departs to join the vibrant New York City jazz scene. A performance not to be missed, immerse yourself in the nuances of jazz in the unique acoustics of Cine Bacco’s historic theater as Villanueva’s saxophone soars to new heights.