alocispepraluger102 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 http://www.newportjazzfest.org/index.php?pID=31&artist=190&gig=6 " Michel Camilo was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he studied for 13 years at the National Conservatory earning a degree of "Professorship in Music" and at the age of 16 became a member of the National Symphony Orchestra of his country. He moved to New York in 1979 where he continued his studies at Mannes and Juilliard School of Music. Since his 1985 Carnegie Hall debut he has become a prominent figure performing regularly at festivals throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, Asia, Middle East, South America and the Caribbean. His eighteen recordings to date have been recognized with a Grammy award, an Emmy award, two Latin Grammy awards, two Grammy award nominations, several Casandra awards and the Soberano (Dominican Republic) and two Premios de la Música (Spain). He has recorded in Solo, Duo, Trio, Sextet, Big Band and with Symphony Orchestras, as well as film soundtracks. He moves with ease between the worlds of Jazz, Latin and Classical music. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I love Michel. I've seen him 6-10 times. Tremendous passion, technique, very appreciative to the audience. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocispepraluger102 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 beautiful sensitive artist!! michel is headlining newport this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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