Pianists · b. 1949
Arturo Sandoval
Cuban jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer
- Born
- 6 November 1949
Artemisa - Country
- Cuba
- Active
- 1977–
- Record labels
- GRP Records
- Discography
- 46 albums
Biography
Arturo Sandoval is a jazz musician who plays piano, trumpet, trombone and percussion instrument. Arturo Sandoval was born on 6 November 1949 in Artemisa. The music is usually filed under jazz and Latin jazz. Record labels: GRP Records. The discography here lists 46 albums, from “Arturo Sandoval y Su Grupo” (1981) to “Sangú” (2026). Honours include American Book Awards (1999), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2013) and Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2023).
Arturo Sandoval (born November 6, 1949) is a Cuban-American jazz trumpeter, pianist, timbalero, and composer. While living in his native Cuba, Sandoval was influenced by jazz musicians Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, and Dizzy Gillespie. In 1977 he met Gillespie, who became his friend and mentor and helped him defect from Cuba while on tour with the United Nations Orchestra. Sandoval became an American naturalized citizen in 1998. His life was the subject of the film For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story (2000) starring Andy García. Sandoval, a 2024 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, has won four Grammy Awards from 11 nominations, Billboard Awards and one Emmy Award. He has performed at the White House and at the Super Bowl (1995).
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Arturo Sandoval is credited as a sideman
| 1980 | Irakere II — Irakere |
| 1991 | Reunion — Paquito D’Rivera feat. Arturo Sandoval |
| 1999 | Random Hearts — Dave Grusin |
| 2004 | At Last…The Duets Album — Kenny G |
| 2011 | Duets II — Tony Bennett |
| 2014 | Ske‐Dat‐De‐Dat: The Spirit of Satch — Dr. John |
| 2015 | Passion World — Kurt Elling |
Awards
Films about Arturo Sandoval
Books about Arturo Sandoval
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Arturo Sandoval play?
Arturo Sandoval is known for playing piano, trumpet, trombone and percussion instrument.
When and where was Arturo Sandoval born?
Arturo Sandoval was born 6 November 1949 in Artemisa.
What are Arturo Sandoval's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Arturo Sandoval y Su Grupo (1981), Turi (1981), Arturo Sandoval (1982), Arturo Sandoval y Su Grupo (1982) and Breaking the Sound Barrier - Rompiendo la barrera del sonido (1983).
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