Roberto Fonseca is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist and composer known for his innovative approach to Latin jazz music. His remarkable musical talent is a fascinating combination of Cuban musical tradition and contemporary influences from jazz, fusion and electronic music. Fonseca has been recognized for his virtuoso piano skills and his ability to bring diverse elements into a harmonious and captivating synthesis.
He has become one of the great ambassadors of Cuban music with an elegant blend of the old and the new. While his main passion remains jazz, the pianist’s style is as diverse as the population of Havana: blues, funk, hip-hop, Afro jazz… A myriad of influences come pouring from his keyboard.
JAZZx is a music festival that has been taking place in the center of Timișoara since 2013. The event is dedicated to the general public because jazz is for everyone. So, for three days, the city center will be filled with the vibrant energy of jazz music and the audience celebrating 11 years of this event, which has become a cultural symbol for Timișoara.