Graduating Student Recital | Anabel Gil Diaz, flute | Anabel Gil “Di’jazz” Quartet’s Album Release Concert

Often than we imagine, our energy & essence touches the lives of those around us, creating uplifting or challenging moments, shaped by each person’s unique perspective. One truth remains: the energy flowing through nature—mother Earth, Water, father Fire, and the gentle whispers of the Wind—connects us all.

For me, music embodies this energy, acting as a bridge that links us to the universe and each other. It feels like destiny and a sacred expression of the divine, which is why I cherish music as my religion, guiding light and inspiration.

Through my project, I hope to share this connection with you. I believe music is the thread that binds us together. To embrace this energy, I invite you to connect with Mother Earth. So please, take off your shoes and let the healing vibes flow through you! Your energy will enrich our shared experience today.

Thank you for being here. I truly hope my music uplifts your spirit and helps us all feel more connected. Let’s celebrate this journey together!

Anabel Gil Díaz, the first Cuban female GRAMMY Award-winning flautist and composer, is a distinguished figure in contemporary music. Born in Havana in 1994, she graduated from the Superior Institute of Art with a degree in classical performance and musicology. Her dynamic career includes collaborations with the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra, LandMark Orchestra, Jazz Urbane Orchestra, Terri Lyne Carrington, Kevin Harris Jazz Octet, Paquito de Rivera, Magnus Lindgren, and Kurt Elling. She also leads her own acclaimed project, Di’jazz Quartet.

Ms. Gil earned two full-ride Presidential Scholarships to complete a BM in Jazz and Film/Media Scoring at Berklee College of Music’s Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, followed by an MM in Jazz at Longy School of Music. As a sought-after session flautist, she contributes to the Harvard Composers’ Association (HCA) and Berklee’s Scoring Session Program (SSP). Her accolades include the prestigious “Society of Spanish Artists and Performers” fellowship and Longy School of Music’s “Professional Development” Award.

Her compositions have been commissioned by esteemed institutions such as the MassArt Art Museum, Boston’s Landmarks Orchestra, and Brandeis University. Most recently, she composed the original score for *Wonder Dogs*, a Kino Lorber production now available for online purchase and soon to debut in indie theaters.

A fixture on the international jazz scene, Ms. Gil has performed at premier festivals including Reno, Arlington, Momence, Chicago, and Vermont—where she also serves as Flute Faculty. Her performances have graced renowned venues such as Yale, BU, Groton Hill, Chicago Auditorium Theaters, the Massachusetts Institute of Contemporary Art, GBH, RTVE, ADDA, Berklee Performance Center, and Prior Performance Center of the Holy Cross. Her ongoing collaborations include the Boston Jazz Organization, Boston Music Project, and TurnMusic (Vermont), where she is set to perform next.

She has been featured in magazines and radio including Kuvo Jazz Radio (Denver, CO), Chicago Magazine, Splash Magazine, Boston Globe, The New York Times, JazzWise, and many more.

Currently, she is finalizing her debut EP of original music, with her first single, “Nature Whispers,” available on all digital platforms.