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Coto Pincheira
Coto started his studies of music at the early age of nine, studying Organ at the Yamaha Academy in Vina Del Mar with Leonardo Barrientos, at the Conservatorium of the Catholic University of Valparaiso with Professor Anibal Correa, Chile most renowned classical pianist. Coto also studied classical music in several conservatoriums of Vina del mar and Santiago. In 1990 Coto studied at the Modern School of Music in Santiago Chile's most prestigious institution. The best school of all “La Calle” (The Streets), where there is an infinite to learn and to experience that will never end.
At 24 he headed to Havana Cuba for ten years, meeting, studying and getting to work with Cuban most renowned pianist, and artists such as Hilario Duran, Ernan Lopez Nussa, and influenced by Ruben Gonzales, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chucho Valdes, Frank Emilio etc... His abilities were so unique and admirable that he performed for two years in the world famous Tropicana Cabaretthe first and only foreign pianist to accomplish the honor of playing with the big band (36 musicians ) for 2 years: Playing for Artists such as Omara Portuondo, Oscar Valdes, Amaury Perez Los Papines, Bamboleo, Diakara, etc..
Coto arrived to the San Francisco Bay Area in mid 2002 gracing the Cuban Salsa and Jazz scene. Coto is playing with the most respected musicians in Bay Area and around.
Awards
Received 01 Visa Classification from the United States of America the highest possible classification a foreign musician can obtain. Only a handful of foreign musicians are awarded this classification due to the strict and extraordinary demands. Obtained work permit to play music professionally in Cuba. Since Coto was not Cuban born, Coto had to perform and be evaluated by the Committee of Musicians consisting of Cuba's most renowned musicians. Coto received a Level One rating which is the highest possible level. This allowed him to perform with Cuba's most famous musicians and bands.
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Coto Pincheira: The Sonido Moderno Project
by Raul d'Gama Rose
Coto Pincheira, as Julio Alejandro Pincheira Cubillos prefers being called, has made an enthusiastic impression with The Sonido Moderno Project, literally, the Modern Sound Project. This virtuoso pianist, to whom clave comes naturally, has attempted to pour this rollicking backbeat into a cauldron set alight by the vast number of Afro-Caribbean metaphors and rhythms. The result is a molten mix that gathers momentum from Cuba and from Chile, as well as half a dozen other South American musical traditions. To ...
read moreTake Five With Coto Pincheira
by AAJ Staff
Meet Coto Pincheira:Chilean-born pianist Coto Pincheira is an internationally experienced pianist and musical leader with over 20 years of education and experience. He plays a variety of musical styles which include but are not limited to classical, jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz, Cuban salsa, and pop music. Coto Pincheira & The Sonido Moderno Project released a brand new CD with music from the Bay area to the whole world.
Coto started his studies of music at ...
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Michael Ricci
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Familiarize yourself with pianist Coto Pincheira's music by downloading two free MP3s from his latest release The Sonido Moderno Project.
Coto Pincheira Moves to New York! Latin jazz pianist Coto Pincheira has relocated to Brooklyn, NY after living and recording in the Bay Area for the last several years. It has been and amazing experience living in the Bay Area--I had the privilege to work with talented musicians and received tremendous support from radio hosts, festival organizers ...
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Focusing the Spotlight: A Little Bit More About Coto Pincheira
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The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
Our current Spotlight Artist, Coto Pincheira brings a cutting edge modern Latin Jazz sound to the forefront of his compositions through his current release The Sonido Moderno Project. He combines the best elements of fusion, Afro-Cuban music, and jazz improvisation into an intriguing mix, proving that the Latin Jazz world holds plenty of room for innovation. He integrates the influence of modern Cuban music, reflecting ideas from Irakere, Mezcla, and a number of contemporary timba bands. These inspirations come from ...
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Primary Instrument
Piano
Location
San Francisco
Willing to teach
Advanced only
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Music
Suite 301
From: Coto Pincheira & The Sonido...By Coto Pincheira
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From: Coto Pincheira & The Sonido...By Coto Pincheira