Arturo Stable Quintet

Sat., Oct. 17, 8 p.m., $20, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St., 215-925-9914, paintedbride.org.

by Shaun Brady

jazz

Typically, a Latin jazz group led by its percussionist would mean one thing: explosive Afro-Cuban rhythms in a boisterous, celebratory atmosphere. But the boundaries of the music have been expanding exponentially in recent years, and 34-year-old Arturo Stable is a prime example of how the influence of his native Cuba is being woven into a far more colorful tapestry than ever before. Stable's musicianship is subtle and textured, and his compositions possess an elegant romanticism culled from classical music. He'll perform music from his latest CD, the lush, lovely Call (Origin), with a fine quintet including pianist Aruan Ortiz, bassist Edward Perez, saxophonist Chris Cheek and drummer Ignacio Berroa.