Arturo O'Farrill
Afro-Latin Jazz Maestro
A vibrant force in jazz, Arturo O'Farrill seamlessly blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with contemporary jazz, leading critically acclaimed ensembles that push the boundaries of big band music.
About
Arturo O'Farrill is a Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader, born in Mexico City and raised in New York City. He is the son of legendary composer Chico O'Farrill and the founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, through which he champions and evolves the rich tradition of Afro-Latin jazz.
Music Style
His music is characterized by its dynamic fusion of jazz improvisation with the intricate polyrhythms and harmonic structures of Afro-Latin music, often presented in a powerful big band format.
Background
- Hometown
- New York, NY, USA
- Education
- Manhattan School of Music
- Instruments
- piano
- Active
- Late 1980s-present
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If you like Chico O'Farrill, Tito Puente, or Wynton Marsalis — you'll love this artist