We’re staying up late.

Join us September 25th at 5 PM for a free musical performance in the atrium! Led by Tampa based pianist and improviser Julián Pernett Castilla alongside saxophonist Aaron West and mandolinist Fil Pate, this recital will be inspired by current exhibitions at the Museum.

Julián Pernett Castilla’s music reflects his Colombian Caribbean heritage and his passion for improvisation that is rooted in classical and Afro-Latin jazz fusion traditions. A professor of music at St. Leo University, Julián received his Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from the Universidad Juan N. Corpas (Bogota, Columbia), a Master’s of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Master’s of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of South Florida.

Aaron West is a saxophonist and professor of music at the University of South Florida. West has studied and specializes in jazz saxophone performance and the recording arts. He earned a BS in Music Industry Studies with a concentration in Recording and Production from Appalachian State University and an MM in Jazz Performance from the University of South Florida. In addition, West has solidified a place in the Tampa Bay music scene by performing with artists such as The Simon Lasky Group, The Ross Strauser Jazz Orchestra, Sandujazz, and The Gulf Coast Symphony.

Fil Pate is a mandolinist, guitarist, and music theory enthusiast. With musical influences from many genres and styles including the likes of Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, and Widespread Panic, Pate focuses on preserving the traditional Americana art forms of Jazz and Bluegrass as well as several world music genres to create unique soundscapes that are inherently his own. Growing up in the mountains of North Georgia, Fil currently resides in the Tampa Bay area where he maintains an active presence in the Tampa music scene.