With its diverse music encounters, Boarding Pass embodies a statement of what we can expect from Encuentro
Music- a message of bringing people together through music and encouraging them to share and enjoy inspired
collaboration.
Harold Staco
Called “the most valued Haitian pianist in the jazz scene”, versatile pianist, author, and composer

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Reginald Policard has evolved through decades of playing different styles of music such as konpa, jazz, latin jazz and fusion to arrive at his personal style. Together with special guests from all over the world, Reginald brings the musical traditions of Haiti, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and American jazz to
Boarding Pass, an exciting and fresh blend of musical cultures, to be released on May 31, 2024 on the new Encuentro Music label.
Encuentro Music, based in Miami FL, is a music label project inspired by the traditions and flavors of the Caribbean. Encuentro aims to be a melting pot and a musical getaway for all The Caribbean, where artists and creatives, rhythms and sounds, tastes and colors meet and leave a mark of impactful culture.
Boarding Pass was inspired by the fundamental idea of what Encuentro is—a musical meeting between artists from different countries who all love and are inspired by the music of Latin America, the Caribs and Miami – where most of Encuentro’s artists are based. With its diverse music encounters,
Boarding Pass embodies a statement of what we can expect from this project in the future—a message of bringing people together through music and encouraging them to share and enjoy inspired collaboration.
Born in Haiti, Grammy-nominated artist and composer Reginald Policard was introduced to music at the early age of 10. Starting in 1969, Reginald played in Sugar Jazz before co-founding and leading the famous Caribbean Sextet, which dominated the music scene in Haiti for many decades.
Reginald's discography includes sixteen solo recordings and his participation in numerous projects, including films. His album
Vinn Avem was selected to be in the pool of nominees for the Latin Grammys in 1994. Reginald enjoys playing for his fans and his mastery in the piano comes alive every time he performs. Reginald has performed and collaborated with well-known international musicians such as: Nicole Henry, Ed Calle, Jeff Carswell, Nicky Orta,
