Instrument: Piano
Genre: Jazz, Latin
Origin: Dominican Republic
Born to a family of musicians and composers in the Dominican Republic, Michel Camilo is one of the most brilliant performers in jazz today - as captured
in his blazing appearances in the award-winning films Calle 54, Two Much and Playing Lecuona. He has also developed a reputation as one who
enjoys breaking barriers, as evidenced by his extensive discography featuring albums in Duo, Trio, Sextet, Big Band and as guest soloist with Symphony
Orchestras. As a prolific composer, many artists ranging from Dizzy Gillespie to The Manhattan Transfer, Paquito D'Rivera to Flamenco guitarist Tomatito,
and Katia & Marielle Labèque to the BBC Symphony Orchestra have performed and recorded his works.
New York, NY - October 16, 2017 - GRAMMY®, EMMY® and three-time Latin GRAMMY® Award winner Michel Camilo will
release LIVE IN LONDON, a special "live" solo piano album, set for November 16, 2017 through
his own record label imprint, Redondo Music.
Produced by Camilo and recorded live at The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre in June 2015 (at a concert presented by Completely
Concerts), LIVE IN LONDON is a seven-track offering that spotlights Camilo's original compositions such as an extended exploration of his signature song "From Within," a
gorgeous rendition of "Sandra's Serenade," and the fiery montuno-based "Island Beat," as well as several jazz classics
including "The Frim Fram Sauce," "Manteca," and a medley of quintessential standards "I Got Rhythm," "Caravan," and "Sing Sing Sing."
"It is a dream come true to share my first Live solo piano album," reflects Camilo. "This recording captures a truly special evening that I will always
cherish. I felt my inner child vibrating at a high level and in complete harmony with the fresh flow of new ideas and emotions, as I deeply enjoyed the
process of discovering and exploring the many dynamic colors and nuances of a perfect acoustic setting and sharing them with a truly fantastic listening
audience!"
Spain Forever 2016
Playing Lecuona 2015
What's Up? 2013
Mano a Mano 2011
Caribe (live DVD/CD) 2009
Spirit of the Moment 2007
Spain Again 2006
Rhapsody in Blue 2006
Solo 2005
Live at the Blue Note 2003
Triangulo 2002
Piano Concerto, Suite & Caribe 2002
Calle 54 (Soundtrack) 2001
Spain 2000
Thru My Eyes 1997
Hands of Rhythm 1997
Two Much (Soundtrack) 1996
One More Once 1994
Rendezvous 1993
Amo Tu Cama Rica (Soundtrack) 1991
On the Other Hand 1990
On Fire 1989
Michel Camilo 1988
Suntan 1986
Why Not? 1985
"Bravura gigs don't ordinarily warrant five stars in my book, but concerts by Michel Camilo - the Latin-jazz piano star from the Dominican Republic - are so astonishing that you abandon all aesthetic doubts and come out with your hands up."
John Fordham - The Guardian
"The spontaneous standing ovation that greets his final bow is not only a result of listeners dumbstruck with admiration. It is the sign of people whose spirits have been lifted."
Kevin Le Gendre - Jazzwise Magazine
"Camilo is as complete a pianist as you could hope to find, able to cope with the demands of quite different musical contexts and having the knowledge and techniques necessary to play them with panache."
Dave Jones - Jazz Journal
Solo
Michel Camilo & Tomatito
Michel Camilo Trio
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