Arturo O'Farrill
Arturo O'Farrill | |
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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, and pianist, composer, and director for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. He is best known for his contributions to contemporary Latin jazz (more specifically Afro-Cuban jazz), having received Grammy Awards and nominations, though he has trained in other forms such as free jazz and experimented briefly with hip hop.