Arturo Sandoval
Arturo Sandoval is a virtuoso trumpet master who has expressed his versatility in the realms of jazz, Latin Jazz, popular and classical music. He has won six Grammy’s , one Emmy, is a multiple Billboard award winner for his top selling records, of which he has over twenty seven as leader, and has appeared on hundreds of sessions. On top of being a full time professor, he maintains a rigorous touring schedule, and is known for his riveting performances always accompanied by premier musicians.
Born in Artemisa, a small village in the province of Havana, Cuba on November 6, 1949, Arturo started playing music at age 13 in the village band, learning the basics of music theory and percussion. After playing many instruments, he finally settled on the trumpet.
In 1964, he began three years of serious classical trumpet studies at the Cuban National School of Arts and by the age of 16, he earned a place in the country's all-star national band. By this time, he was totally immersed in Jazz with Dizzy Gillespie his idol. Drafted into the military in 1971, Sandoval was able to play with the Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna and continued his daily practice regimen, an absolute must for trumpeters.
After his discharge, he co-founded Irakere, which became Cuba's most important Jazz ensemble, with saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera and pianist Chucho Valdes. They quickly became a worldwide sensation, and their appearance at the 1978 Newport Jazz Festival in New York introduced them to American audiences and resulted in a recording contract with Columbia Records.
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- Ultimate Duets by Nicholas F. Mondello
Live Review
- Arturo Sandoval at the Blue Note
- Arturo Sandoval At Yoshi's Oakland
- Festival International De Jazz De Montréal 2017: July 5-6
- Arturo Sandoval Quintet at the Annenberg Center
- Arturo Sandoval Live in Evanston with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra
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- A Time for Love by Nicholas F. Mondello
November 06, 2021
Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval
November 06, 2020
Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval
November 06, 2019
Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval
October 20, 2019
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Arturo Sandoval
November 06, 2018
Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval
November 06, 2017
Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval
October 12, 2017
Jazz this week: Arturo Sandoval, Moon Hooch, Paula West, Hudson, The...
November 06, 2016
Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval
November 05, 2015
Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval