Fran Vielma and his Venezuelan Jazz Collective

Hailing from Venezuelan Andes, Fran Vielma is a critically acclaimed and award-winning multi-percussionist, composer, and educator. His continuous research on the rhythms of Pan America and beyond is integrated with his attraction to concert music and the freedom of jazz. Has been commissioned by CMA- New Jazz Works and has been a DC Arts and Humanities Fellow since 2019. He has toured the continent with his all-stars Venezuelan Jazz Collective and his album- “Tendencias,” was included in the Best of 2018 lists by Downbeat, Latin Jazz Network, & NYC Jazz Record. Fran is working his Jazz Orchestra’s debut album, directs the Hidden Treasure Music Workshop and is faculty Peabody Institute’s Jazz Department.