Venezuelan bassist and composer Gonzalo Teppa presents his acclaimed project,the Gonzalo Teppa Quintet, performing original music that draws deeply from therich traditions of contemporary jazz and Latin American styles, includingVenezuelan, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban influences, infused with elements ofballads, swing, and blues. Each composition is a heartfelt reflection inspired byTeppa’s family, friends, and homeland, Venezuela. Teppa recently released hisseventh album, Teppa’s Dream (2025), a deeply personal work that celebrates hismusical roots and honors the people who have shaped his artistic journey. Thisfollows his previous album, Away From Home (2021), recorded thanks to thesupport of the Pathways to Jazz Grant, which he received in 2018. That recordingfeatured a stellar lineup: Greg Harris on vibraphone, Alex Heffron on guitar,Andrew Wheelock on drums, and Ike Spivak on saxophone.Teppa holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Jazz Studies from theUniversity of Colorado Boulder. He has performed with an impressive roster ofartists including Wynton Marsalis, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Matt Wilson, Ed Simon, ChrisPotter, Tom Harrell, Bobby Shew, Ron Miles, Art Lande, Slide Hampton, DonByron, Jeremy Pelt, and Ben Goldberg, among others. His accolades include thePathways to Jazz Grant (2018), three DownBeat Magazine Best Jazz SoloistAwards (2004, 2005, 2006), and two Latin Grammy nominations. His discographyincludes seven albums as a leader: Designios, Travesías, Serpentina,CONtrabajos de Aldemaro, Sinergia, Away From Home, and his latest, Teppa’sDream.Gonzalo Teppa is currently on faculty at the University of Colorado Denverand the University of Wyoming in Laramie.Personnel:-Gonzalo Teppa on double bass/composer-Greg Harris on vibraphone-Alex Heffron on guitar-Andrew Wheelock on drums-Ike Spivak on sax