# Event Details - **Event Name**: Voices in Conversation - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Witness the next generation of jazz alongside Grammy-nominated masters Carl Allen, Oskar Cartaya, and Terell Stafford.About this EventOverviewJoin Diaz Music Institute for Voices in Conversation, an inspiring evening celebrating the artistry, creativity, and future of jazz. This special culminating concert showcases student ensembles from the Rhythm Section and Improvisation Workshops as they perform alongside their world-class mentors—Grammy-nominated drummer Carl Allen, bassist Oskar Cartaya, and trumpeter Terell Stafford.Throughout the evening, audiences will experience dynamic small-group performances, spontaneous improvisation, and the unique musical conversations that happen when emerging artists share the stage with internationally acclaimed jazz masters. More than a concert, Voices in Conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the mentorship, collaboration, and artistic growth that define the jazz tradition.Whether you're a lifelong jazz enthusiast or discovering the music for the first time, expect an unforgettable night of exceptional musicianship, inspiring performances, and the excitement of witnessing the next generation of jazz artists in action.Thursday, July 2, 2026 • 7:30 PMEldorado Ballroom • Houston, TexasPresented by Diaz Music Institute? Ticket OptionsVIP Experience – $50 (Only 40 Available)Premium reserved front-section seatingMeet & Greet with Carl Allen, Oskar Cartaya, and Terell StaffordExclusive early admission at 6:30 PMGeneral Admission$25 Advance Purchase$30 Day of ShowOpen seatingFirst-come, first-servedSecure your tickets today and experience an unforgettable evening where rising jazz artists share the stage with some of the most respected names in jazz. ???️ With seating limited and VIP experiences extremely limited, advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. Secure your tickets today and experience a one-night-only celebration of Latin jazz featuring Grammy-winning artists and the next generation of rising stars. ??Refund Policy: All sales are final. No refunds. Tickets may be transferred to another guest. In the event of cancellation by the organizer, refunds will be issued. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/voices-in-conversation/100001991469534988 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Workshops, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-03T00:00:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Eldorado Ballroom - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.45, max: 55.09, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Eldorado Ballroom - **lat**: 29.7345594 - **long**: -95.3654426 - **full address**: Eldorado Ballroom, 2310 Elgin Street, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Voices in Conversation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/32da0f04494360ac7858c8b1ace51c2a7b5b1d5ae916cf7bcab475e8670a33db-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010202-gmir.jpg?v=1781324767 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Voices in Conversation being held? - **A:** Voices in Conversation takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Eldorado Ballroom, 2310 Elgin Street, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Voices in Conversation? - **A:** Voices in Conversation is organized by Diaz Music Institute. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Voices in Conversation", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/32da0f04494360ac7858c8b1ace51c2a7b5b1d5ae916cf7bcab475e8670a33db-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010202-gmir.jpg?v=1781324767", "startDate": "2026-07-02", "endDate": "2026-07-02", "url": "https://allevents.in/houston/voices-in-conversation/100001991469534988", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Eldorado Ballroom", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2310 Elgin Street", "postalCode": "77004", "addressLocality": "Houston", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "29.7345594", "longitude": "-95.3654426" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Witness the next generation of jazz alongside Grammy-nominated masters Carl Allen, Oskar Cartaya, and Terell Stafford.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-26", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-02", "validFrom": "2026-08-26", "lowPrice": "28.45", "highPrice": "55.09", "price": "28.45", "url": "https://allevents.in/houston/voices-in-conversation/100001991469534988" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/houston/voices-in-conversation/100001991469534988", "price": "28.45", "name": "General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/houston/voices-in-conversation/100001991469534988", "price": "55.09", "name": "VIP Experience" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-26", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/houston/voices-in-conversation/100001991469534988", "price": "33.77", "name": "General Admission (Door)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Diaz Music Institute", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/diaz-music-institute/23306657", "description": "Established in 2000 by its founder, Jose Antonio Diaz, Diaz Music Institute (DMI) is a BIPOC-led organization in Houston, TX. The ethnicity of our communities is 70.8 Hispanic, 25.1 African American, 2.0 White, 1.31 Asian, .1 Native American, Pacific Islander .1, Multi-ethnic .71, and .94 other. Over 85% of students in our community come from economically disadvantaged homes. Our workshops target marginalized, at-risk BIPOC students to offer an elite, rigorous, and rewarding learning opportunity. DMI was featured in many television news stories and magazine articles. Our award-winning youth ensemble, “Caliente,” has performed at The Midwest Clinic, Jazz Education Network, and the National Association for Music Education. DMI was recently selected as a Lewis Prize for Music semi-finalist and featured by NEA “American Artscape” magazine as a Hispanic music organization for providing equity and access to the arts for Hispanic/Latinx Communities. 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With the help of our Houston-based teaching artists, our curriculum has yielded impressive results with our students; some of these accolades include:100% High School graduation.Students received over $2,000,000 in scholarships since the establishment of DMI.Students have graduated from prestigious schools such as Harvard, Berklee, and the University of Miami.Alums have performed with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Kanye West, Tori Kelly, Anita Baker, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, and TD Jakes, to name just a few.Alums have won Grammys and a Stellar Artist of the Year Award.DMI was selected twice by the National Arts and Humanities Program Award as a finalist.Recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as one of 20 Reasons Texas Music is Bigger and Better Than Ever.Every aspect of Diaz Music Institute represents a solid Racial Equity Diversity Inclusion policy. 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