A Berklee professor and one of the most praised new voices in Afro-Cuban jazz is about to play one of the most historic jazz rooms in the world, as Zahili Zamora takes her trio Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s in London on Sunday, November 15, fresh off an InterContinental Music Award win for her composition “Negra.”

The Zahili Zamora Afro-Cuban Jazz Trio will perform at the one of the world’s most historic and prestigious jazz venues, RONNIE SCOTT’S, on Sunday, November 15. Ronnie Scott’s is located at 47 Frith Street, London, W1V 4HT.

Zahili’s trio will feature Gerson Lazo Quiroga on bass and Julien Miltenberger on drums. There are two shows: First show doors open at 13:00; show starts at 14:00 finishes at 16:00. Second show doors open at 18:45; show starts at 20:00 and finishes at 22:00. Tickets at £40 (stage view), £35 (side view) and £30 (bar view) are on sale now!

For more than six decades, Ronnie Scott’s has been at the center of London’s jazz scene. Famous worldwide, the club is where the great and the good of jazz – and its rising stars – meet London’s most passionate audiences.

Founded in 1959 by saxophonists Ronnie Scott and Pete King, Ronnie’s was the first UK club to host American jazz musicians regularly. From Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker to Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and Amy Winehouse, some of the world’s greatest artists have played on this stage.

SUN | NOV 15 | 2 PM & 8 PM
The Zahili Zamora Afro Cuban Jazz Trio with
Zahili Zamora, piano, vocals | Gerson Lazo Quiroga, bass | Julien Miltenberger, drums
Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club
47 Frith Street, London W1V 4HT

ZAHILI WINS!!!

INTERCONTINENTAL MUSIC AWARD 2026
BEST OF LATIN AMERICA
for her composition
“NEGRA”

The InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) is a global music recognition platform that honors musicians based on their cultural and continental origin. Founded in Los Angeles, ICMA supports independent and professional artists worldwide by providing expert judging, international exposure, and career-advancing recognition.

Zahili Zamora has just won Best of Latin America for her excellent composition, “Negra.”

QUOTES:

ZAHILI’S 2025 ALBUM RECEIVED VERY HIGH PRAISE!

ABOUT OVERCOMING:

“Overcoming concludes with “Negra” which triumphantly finds her accepting who she is without apology. Zahili Zamora contributes another powerful piano solo . . .” – Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene

“I love this record so much!” – Arun Rath, All Things Considered, WGBH Boston

“The five pieces on “Overcoming” show that she’s more than come into her own as a major talent.” – Noah Schaffer, WBUR.org

“The album is a deep, engaging listen full of variety. One to listen to and enjoy on repeat.” – Andy Crowther, AllAboutJazz

“Zahili Zamora’s new release is a timeless evocation of Cuban musical traditions, an aural tapestry of the diaspora’s sorrows and the beauty of spiritual yearnings.” – Journalist/Author/Filmmaker Jason Berry

“Rarely do musicians like Zahili Zamora and albums like Overcoming arrive on the scene so fully formed. Clearly this “new” artist has spent years mastering her art in ways that reflect the rich heritage of Afro-Cuban music while lending a powerful new take on where it overlaps with Jazz. Gifted, vibrant, inspirational and with an authentic voice that will go far, Zamora’s compositional talents are pristine as Overcoming shines throughout.” – Jazz Journalist Michael Ambrosino, 33third.org

Zahili González Zamora is a Cuban-born pianist, composer, arranger, and educator whose music bridges Afro-Cuban tradition with the forward-looking spirit of contemporary jazz. A summa cum laude graduate of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute master’s program—where she studied under Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, and and Joe Lovano—Zahili has quickly become a distinctive voice in the international jazz landscape. Her work is acclaimed for its rhythmic sophistication, luminous harmonic language, and deep emotional narrative rooted in migration, identity, and transformative resilience.

In October 2025, Zahili released her highly praised album Overcoming, recorded at New York’s legendary Power Station Studios with an all-star ensemble including Sean Jones, Yosvany Terry, Pedrito Martínez, Gerson Lazo Quiroga, Julian Miltenberger, Yandy García, and Keisal Jiménez. The project was showcased to a sold-out crowd at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston and has garnered enthusiastic reviews from respected critics such as Fernando González (Jazz with an Accent), Fred Bouchard (DownBeat), and Jason Berry, who described the album as “a timeless evocation of Cuban musical traditions” and “an aural tapestry of the diaspora’s sorrows and spiritual yearnings.”

In March, 2026, Zahili performed at Jazz At Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions. In August, 2026 she will perform at Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium as a part of Jazz At Lincoln Center.

A dynamic and in-demand performer, Zahili has appeared at major festivals including Jazz Plaza (Cuba), Cambridge Jazz Festival, and international stages across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. Her ensembles—ranging from her current Afro-Cuban jazz trio to her acclaimed project MIXCLA—are known for electrifying interplay, cultural depth, and bold improvisational storytelling.

Beyond the stage, Zahili is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, where she teaches piano, Latin jazz, improvisation, and ensemble direction. She was also the Academic Director of Berklee en Santo Domingo 2026, and an active mentor dedicated to developing the next generation of global musicians.

With a rapidly rising artistic profile, Zahili stands at the forefront of today’s Afro-Latin jazz evolution—an artist of clarity, power, and profound creative vision.

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