Arturo O'Farrill | |
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.jpg) O'Farrill in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Arturo O'Farrill Valero |
| Born | June 22, 1960 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Genres | Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Milestone, 32 Jazz, Zoho Music, Motéma, Blue Note, Resilience Music Alliance |
| Website | arturoofarrill |
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]
- ^ Larry Rohter. "A Family's Legacy, Afro-Cuban Jazz." New York Times, April 29, 2011. (accessed April 19, 2014).
- ^ Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance. Archived February 8, 2014, at the Wayback Machine "The Orchestra". (accessed April 17, 2014).
- ^ Arturo O'Farrill's Website. "About Arturo". (accessed April 19, 2014).
- ^ Concord Music Group. "About Arturo O'Farril". (accessed April 22, 2014).
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