Arturo O'Farrill

This article is about the jazz pianist and bandleader. For the jazz trumpeter and composer, see Chico O'Farrill.

Arturo O'Farrill
O'Farrill in 2018
O'Farrill in 2018
Background information
Birth nameArturo O'Farrill Valero
Born (1960-06-22) June 22, 1960 (age 64)
Mexico City, Mexico
GenresLatin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
InstrumentPiano
Years active1979–present
LabelsMilestone, 32 Jazz, Zoho Music, Motéma, Blue Note, Resilience Music Alliance
Websitearturoofarrill.com

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]

  1. ^ Larry Rohter. "A Family's Legacy, Afro-Cuban Jazz." New York Times, April 29, 2011. (accessed April 19, 2014).
  2. ^ Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance. Archived February 8, 2014, at the Wayback Machine "The Orchestra". (accessed April 17, 2014).
  3. ^ Arturo O'Farrill's Website. "About Arturo". (accessed April 19, 2014).
  4. ^ Concord Music Group. "About Arturo O'Farril". (accessed April 22, 2014).