Arturo O'Farrill
Mexican pianist, composer, and bandleader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the jazz pianist and bandleader. For the jazz trumpeter and composer, see Chico O'Farrill.
Arturo O'Farrill (born June 22, 1960) is a jazz musician, the son of Latin jazz musician, arranger and bandleader Chico O'Farrill,[1] and pianist, composer, and director for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.[2] He is best known for his contributions to contemporary Latin jazz (more specifically Afro-Cuban jazz), having received Grammy Awards and nominations,[3] though he has trained in other forms such as free jazz and experimented briefly with hip hop.[4]
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Birth name | Arturo O'Farrill Valero |
Born | (1960-06-22) June 22, 1960 (age 63) Mexico City, Mexico |
Genres | Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1979–present |
Labels | Milestone, 32 Jazz, Zoho Music, Motéma, Blue Note, Resilience Music Alliance |
Website | arturoofarrill |
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