Latin Jazz

The Suzzette Ortiz’s Latin Jazz Quartet incorporates both original and jazz standards with a Latin twist; and at times world music; inspired by the many travels of its leader Suzzette Ortiz. She is a retired teacher and now full-time performer and composer. As an educator; she is invited to serve as artist in residence in the tri-state area. She is a published composer and recording artist. She was part of a renown salsa band that was nominated for 4 Grammys. Suzzette works with accomplished musicians who have also been Grammy award nominees/ winners.

Suzzette continues to serve as an advocate of music education in her community. She is the former Artistic Director at Artistas y Musicos Latino Americanos (AMLA) music school in Philadelphia. Suzzette strives to create social change through music. She is a certified music practitioner and provides harp comfort music at bedsides in hospitals, nursing facilities and hospice. She is currently recording a CD of comfort music designated to provide comfort to those in need.

Suzzette holds a Bachelor degree in piano performance with a minor in composition from the Conservatory of Puerto Rico, and a Master Degree in music education from Temple University in Philadelphia.