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Hector Rosado y Orq HACHE at West Park (JazzFest at Noches de Ritmo)

Hector Rosado y Orq HACHE’s performance Saturday evening at Allentown’s West Park had it all: singing, dancing, and even an appearance by the ever-elusive sun.

The concert, sponsored by Ola Radio and Spark Orthodontics, was part of a larger event featuring XCAPE Hip Hop Dance Group, HALA, Puertorican Culture Preservation Organization, and the Dominican Folklore Group. As the weather turned more favorable, Rosado and his band took the stage in front of a growing crowd that was very much into the salsa rhythms.

Enjoy our photos of a show that brought people of different cultures together, young and old.

PHOTOS: JoJo Mayer / Nerve at Halo Nightclub (AJF2016)

And now, for something completely different…

Al Chez & the Brothers of Funk brought the rock and soul to JazzFest’s opening night on Friday. Last night, it was time for a brand-new experience with JoJo Mayer / Nerve.

It was experimental. It was electronic. And, in the true spirit of jazz, it was improvisational. It was also impressive, as the Swiss-born drummer and his band combined jazz rhythms with atmospheric sounds that filled Halo nightclub for a solid 90 minutes.

For sure, JazzFest is making good on its promise to provide something new and interesting to local audiences. Hopefully, these photos captured the essence of another amazing night!