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Alex Sino

Alex Sino is a GRAMMY-winning, cross‑disciplinary artist, producer, and creative strategist whose work bridges contemporary jazz, global traditions, and cinematic storytelling. Known for uniting emotional depth with meticulous craftsmanship, Sino creates projects that move fluidly between cultures, eras, and artistic mediums. His career spans composition, lyric writing, artistic direction, and the development of multicultural music releases that foreground narrative, heritage, and modern identity.

Sino’s discography includes a wide range of acclaimed collaborations and original works, reflecting a signature blend of jazz harmony, global rhythmic language, and narrative‑driven sound design. Their literary contributions extend this artistic universe into prose, most notably through the book Mahler's Prank, a distinctive exploration of Mahler’s legacy, cultural mythology, and the playful distortions that surround great composers.

ALBUMS

'Produced and co-written by Alex Sino

• Cosmopolitan Life — with Al Di Meola & Leonid Agutin

• La Vida Cosmopolita — with Jon Secada, Luis Enrique & Amaury Gutierrez

• Vocal Rendezvous — with Al Di Meola & Macy Gray, Angie Stone

• Made in Miami — with Arturo Sandoval, Richard Bravo & Milton Salcedo

• Stay (2021)

• Magic Song (2021)

• Ding-Dong Jester (2022)

• Just a Day (2022) t

• I’ll Stay With You (2022)

• The Power of Nature (2022)

• Price (2022)

• Global Oasis Vol. 1 (2023)

• Domus Solis (2024) with Al Di Meola, Ed Calle, Amaury Gutierrez

• The House of Dreams (2024)

• R. Gliere – 12 Duos for 2 Violins

• Romantic Symphonies (edited by Leonard Bernstein)

• Alma Libre (2025) with Arturo Sandoval, Ed Calle, Milton Salcedo

• Bossa Breeze (2025) with Lalo Schifrin

BOOKS

• The Limitless Music — a book about the music business

• The Grand Old Man

• Mahler's Prank

Alex holds a Doctorate (PhD) in Public Administration.

Sino is a Voting Member of the National Academy of Recording Arts (GRAMMYS) and the voting member of the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Latin Grammys).

Awards

Winner of the Two Latin Grammy Awards
Winner of the “Global Music Awards”
Winner of the "John Lennon Songwriting Contest"
Winner of the Sidney Australian Film Festival
Winner of the “USA Songwriting Competition”
Winner of the Best Music Video at the “Nice International Film Festival in the South of France”
Winner of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts "Award of Excellence"

Alex Sino / Terry Heimat / Richard Bravo: Alma Libre

Read "Alma Libre" reviewed by Karan Khosla

by Karan Khosla
July 23, 2025

Some albums carry the signature of a single artist. Alma Libre, which translates to “Free Soul," takes a different path, shaped by a team of Grammy-winning producers, arrangers and musicians who thrive on collaboration. Producers Alex Sino and Richard Bravo, along with conductor and arranger Terry Heimat (Taras Kutsenko), steer the album's direction; the performers include Cuban trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval, saxophonist Ed Calle, pianist Milton Salcedo, guitarist Francis Goya Francis Goya, trumpeters Terry Heimat and Julio Ariel Díaz, pianists ...

Album Review

Camilo Valencia / Richard Bravo: Made in Miami

Read "Made in Miami" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
February 6, 2023

Miami is a melting pot where people and musics of all stripes share space and influence, cross-pollinating to create a sound and culture like no other. That fact provides the foundation for this upbeat collection. Blending elements sourced from numerous musical styles and languages including salsa, pop, samba, jazz and R&B, among others, multi-instrumentalist Camilo Valencia and drummer Richard Bravo create unique and flavorful dishes served hot by a rotating cast. Opening on “CCU (Coronary Care Unit)," ...

Recording

Alma Libre - The New Recording From Grammy Winning Team

Source: Two for the Show Media
May 5, 2025

Three musical visionaries—Grammy-winning producers Alex Sino and Richard Bravo and renowned conductor and arranger Terry Heimat—have joined forces to unveil Alma Libre. This long-awaited album masterfully bridges the worlds of classical elegance and Latin flair. Released in April 2025, this stunning work showcases a collection of melodies penned by iconic composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Ennio Morricone, and Gato Barbieri. The project is elevated by the artistry of the multiple Grammy-winning musicians: Pianist, composer and arranger Milton Salcedo, trumpeter and ...
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Recording

Alex Sino And Terry Heimat Are Unveiling The 'Funky Sonatas'

Source: Two for the Show Media
December 12, 2024

In a captivating blend of classical elegance and Latin rhythms, Grammy-winning producer Alex Sino and Global Music Award Winner Terry Heimat announce the completion of the first single—Astor Piazzolla's “Tema de Maria" from the long-awaited album Funky Sonatas. The album, set to be released in April 2025, promises to deliver an exquisite collection of melodies penned by some of the most iconic composers, including Astor Piazzolla, Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, Luis Bacalov, and Chick Corea. The Allure of “Tema de ...
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Award / Grant

Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo And Alex Sino Achieved Double Victory At The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards With 'Made In Miami'

Source: Dr. Alex Sino
December 4, 2023

In a remarkable achievement at 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Sevilla, the critically acclaimed album Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo—Made In Miami produced by Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo and Alex Sino secured two Latin Grammy Awards: Best Instrumental Album and Best Arrangement for “Songo Bop" featuring Milton Salcedo. This double win underscores the exceptional artistry and innovation encapsulated in"Made In Miami." The album, a vibrant celebration of Miami's musical diversity, seamlessly blends genres such as pop, jazz, funk, R&B, BeBop, ...
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