Rising Stars of Hobart - Javier - SOHO Arts Series

Get ready for a sizzling December installment of the SOHO Concert Series as Django's Tiger welcomes the phenomenal Javier Nicolás Merrill Cifuentes to the stage. Known for his vibrant playing and magnetic musicality, Javier brings a fiery Latin flair—infused with the passion of bolero—and exceptional improvisational prowess to the timeless gypsy jazz tradition. This special collaboration promises to be a thrilling meeting of minds, blending the elegant swing of Reinhardt and Grappelli with new textures and dynamic repertoire from across the Pacific.

Django’s Tiger—Hobart’s premier Hot Club-style trio—has built a reputation for sold-out shows and electrifying interplay. With Javier joining the fold for their December season finale, expect dueling solos, soulful ballads, Latin pulses, and toe-tapping swing in a joyful celebration of virtuosity, camaraderie, and musical legacy. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or new to the genre, this will be an unforgettable afternoon of world-class music right in the heart of South Hobart.