A special CD release party will be held tonight for a hall of fame jazz musician at Central College.

Associate Professor of Music at Central College Gabriel Espinosa will perform a concert to celebrate the release of his new CD, “Samba Little Samba,” at 8 p.m. in Cox-Snow Recital Hall. Espinosa collaborated on the CD with Hendrik Meurkens and pianist Misha Tsiganov, both of whom will join him on stage during the concert. The evening will also include a performance by the Central College Jazz Band. Copies of “Samba Little Samba” will be sold for $15 at the concert. Tickets to the concert are $10 or free with a Central College ID.