Kai Lyons: A Night in Havana (Fri 7/17 - 5 pm) Fri, Jul 17 | Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage Experience the spirit of Havana with award-winning tresero Kai Lyons and an all-star Bay Area ensemble performing traditional Cuban music, Latin jazz, romantic boleros, and high-energy changüí. Buy Tickets Time & Location Jul 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:50 PM Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA Guests + 2 other guests About the event Doors open: 5:00 PM Show: 6:30 PM Step into the rhythm and soul of Cuba with A Night in Havana, an intimate evening of traditional Cuban music, authentic Latin jazz, romantic boleros, and high-energy changüí from eastern Cuba. Led by Kai Lyons, winner of the 2022 Chito Latamblet Award for Best Tresero at the National Changüí Festival of Guantánamo, Cuba, this all-star ensemble brings together some of the Bay Area’s most respected Latin musicians. The group features Dr. John Calloway on flute, Ernesto Mazar Kindelán on bass, and master percussionist and vocalist Einar “Tito” Leliebre. Together, these four musicians bring over a century of combined performance experience, with careers spanning Afro-Cuban traditions, Latin jazz, avant-garde jazz, reggaetón, and symphonic performance. Their musical journeys have connected them with celebrated artists and ensembles including John Santos, Omar Sosa, Arturo O’Farrill, La Charanga Habanera, Los Van Van, and the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. Show More Tickets Ticket type Early Bird General Admission More info Limited quantity tickets for customers who buy early Price $38.00 +$0.95 ticket service fee Quantity 0 Ticket type General Admission Price $48.00 +$1.20 ticket service fee Quantity 0 Total $0.00 Checkout Share this event