Established the third Friday of December 2023, La Cantera’s Monthly Residency at The California Clipper is one of SRBCC’s most notable investments in the development of emerging local artists. With past appearances by Paoli Mejías (Carlos Santana), Jonathan Suazo (Top 10 Jazz Albums of 2023 by the New York Times) and Flaco Navaja (The Warriors, New Concept Album From Lin-Manuel Miranda), this jam has become a regular stop for award-winning Jazz, Salsa and World Music artists.

Join Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s La Cantera—our Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble for emerging musicians (ages 19–24)—for a monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park. Rooted in Puerto Rican tradition and shaped by Chicago’s forward-moving jazz scene, La Cantera brings a fresh, high-energy set each month alongside special guest artists from Chicago and beyond.

Join Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s La Cantera—our Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble for emerging musicians (ages 19–24)—for a monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park. Rooted in Puerto Rican tradition and shaped by Chicago’s forward-moving jazz scene, La Cantera brings a fresh, high-energy set each month alongside special guest artists from Chicago and beyond.

Join Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center’s La Cantera—our Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble for emerging musicians (ages 19–24)—for a monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park. Rooted in Puerto Rican tradition and shaped by Chicago’s forward-moving jazz scene, La Cantera brings a fresh, high-energy set each month alongside special guest artists from Chicago and beyond.