Name: Arturo Sandoval
Start: 2024-11-08T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club

"𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐇𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲."
— 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐀
𝟏𝟎𝐱-𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐘® 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 & 𝟏𝟗𝐱-𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐘® 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐋 is renowned for his dynamic and vivacious stage presence, captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances. Sandoval is a protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, and in 2014 he released a book chronicling his relationship with the icon, titled "Dizzy Gillespie: The Man Who Changed My Life".
𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐘 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, where his powerful and passionate playing has mesmerized millions. His ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level, coupled with his infectious energy, has made him one of the most memorable and engaging live performers of our time!
Arturo Sandoval was born on November 6, 1949, in Artemisa, a small town on the outskirts of Havana. His musical journey began in his early years, inspired by the groundbreaking jazz master, Dizzy Gillespie. Sandoval’s exposure to Gillespie’s revolutionary fusion of Latin influences with American jazz would profoundly shape his musical development and artistic vision.
Sandoval’s talent and dedication propelled him to become one of the most celebrated and influential jazz trumpeters of our time. Starting with classical trumpet studies at the age of twelve, he quickly embraced the allure of jazz, captivating audiences with his virtuosity, technical brilliance, and an unparalleled ability to soar into stratospheric high notes. Sandoval’s command over the trumpet and flügelhorn, along with his impressive range, dexterity, and expressive playing style, have established him as a true master of his craft!
Arturo Sandoval’s extraordinary contributions to jazz have earned him international acclaim and an impressive collection of accolades. He has been honored with an astonishing 10 GRAMMY® Awards along with 19 GRAMMY® Award Nominations! Sandoval’s ability to effortlessly traverse genres and styles, showcasing his mastery of Latin jazz, bebop, and beyond, has garnered him widespread recognition as a versatile and trailblazing musician. Sandoval is also a Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient, an Emmy Award-Winner, a 6x-Billboard Music Award-Winner, a 2015 Hispanic Heritage Award Recipient, and an Honorary Doctorate recipient in Fine Arts from The University of Notre Dame.
In addition to his jazz prowess, Sandoval’s musical journey has encompassed the realm of classical music. He has showcased his virtuosity as a pianist and composer, regularly performing with leading symphony orchestras around the world. Notably, Sandoval composed his own “Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra,” a testament to his mastery of classical composition. His collaborations with esteemed conductors, composers, and symphony orchestras have further solidified his status as a multifaceted and respected artist. His critically acclaimed recording of John Williams’ Trumpet Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra is one of his favorites.
Arturo Sandoval’s musical genius has also transcended the stage and studio, extending to the realm of film scores and compositions. His evocative and captivating compositions have enriched numerous movies, including “1001 to 1,” “At Middleton,” “Havana,” “Random Hearts,” “The Perez Family,” and “61,” among others. His GRAMMY® Award Nominated piece, “Mambo Caliente,” showcased in the “Mambo Kings” soundtrack, illustrates his ability to infuse cinematic narratives with his signature Latin rhythms and melodic beauty.
Arturo Sandoval was a founding member of the GRAMMY® Award-Winning group Irakere, whose explosive mixture of Jazz, Classical, Rock and traditional Cuban music caused a sensation throughout the entertainment world. In 1981, he left Irakere to form his own band, which garnered enthusiastic praise from critics and audiences all over the world and continues to do so today.
Arturo Sandoval’s versatility can be heard on recordings with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Woody Shaw, Michel Legrand, Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Bill Conti, and Stan Getz to Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Rod Stewart and Alicia Keys amongst many others. He has performed with John Williams with the Boston Pops, and in the Super bowl with Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle!
Arturo Sandoval is renowned as one of the greatest trumpet players in the world due to his exceptional technical skills, virtuosic performances, and profound musicality. He possesses a remarkable range, agility, and control over the instrument, allowing him to execute intricate passages efficiently and expressly. Sandoval’s ability to blend various styles, including jazz, classical, and Latin music, further adds to his versatility and appeal. Moreover, Sandoval’s contributions to the music world extend beyond his prowess as a performer. He is also a prolific composer, arranger, and educator, inspiring countless musicians with his innovative approach and dedication to his craft. Additionally, his remarkable life story, overcoming political oppression in Cuba and finding success on the international stage, adds depth to his legacy and serves as an inspiration to many.
"Anyone who has seen a no-hit game in baseball will tell you that it's a rare and highly exciting occurrence. With Ultimate Duets, Arturo Sandoval and his team of music stars deliver even better—a perfect game of a recording."
— 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐉𝐀𝐙𝐙 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 '𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐬')
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