Michel Camilo
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This pdf was last updated: Jan/07/2011. Michel Camilo A pianist of tremendous technique and agility, Camilo's mixture of his native Caribbean rhythms with traditional jazz harmony enthrals audiences all over the world. In association with Redondo Music (USA). Line-up Michel Camilo - piano Also available: Duo with Tomatito, Duo with Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo Trio Germany and Austria only! On Stage: 1-3 Travel Party: 2-4 Website www.michelcamilo.com Biography He is a composer and pianist extraordinaire. He is a bandleader, lecturer, and visiting professor. He is a chart- topping producer, a Grammy, Latin Grammy and Emmy award winner. He is the recipient of his native country's highest civilian honors. Michel Camilo is all of these things and more, wrapped in a human being of boundless enthusiasm, musical passion, and love of life. Michel Camilo is a pianist and composer from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is known as a great jazz, Latin and classical pianist with superb technical ability, and has played and recorded with many world-famous musicians. Michel lists some of his main influences as Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, and Art Tatum. The artistry and virtuosity of Michel Camilo bridges the genres of Jazz, Classical, Popular and World music. He is a pianist with a brilliant technique and a composer who flavors his tunes with the spice of Caribbean rhythms and jazz harmonies. To see him perform live is to witness the energy of a tropical storm being unleashed on 88 keys. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Fernando Trueba, who featured Camilo in his documentary film Calle 54, says: 'Michel Camilo is one of the top all-around musicians. Whether it's jazz, classical, Latin American music or film music, Michel is in his element. Every time I see him play, I feel like I'm witnessing a miracle.'. In association with Redondo Music (USA). Discography 1985 Why Not? - Evidence 1986 Suntan - Evidence 1986 In Trio - Electric Bird 1988 Michel Camilo - Portrait 1989 On Fire - Epic 1990 On the Other Hand - Epic 1993 Rendezvous - Columbia 1994 One More Once - Columbia 1996 Thru My Eyes - RMM 2000 Spain - Polygram 2002 Triangulo - Telarc 2003 Live at the Blue Note - Telarc 2005 Solo - Telarc 2006 Rhapsody in Blue - Telarc 2006 Spain Again - Emarcy 2007 Spirit of the Moment - Telarc Nova Concerts International - Booking Agency for Jazz, Worldmusic & Pop Tel: +33 553585256 - [email protected] - www.novaconcerts.com.