Dave Valentin Dave Valentin is a multi-Grammy award winning Latin Jazz flutist. He learned Latin percussion. Valentin’s teacher, Hubert Laws, suggested that he not double on saxophone because of his attractive sound on the flute. He studied at the Bronx Community College. He is of Puerto Rican descent. In 1977, he made his recording debut with Ricardo Marrero’s group and he appeared also on a Noel Pointer album. Discovered by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen, Valentin was the first artist signed to GRP and he has been a popular attraction ever since. Valentin has recorded over 15 albums, combining the influence of pop, R&B, and Brazilian music with Latin and smooth jazz to create a slick and accessible form of crossover jazz. In 2000, he appeared in the documentary film, Calle 54, performing with Tito Puente. He toured with El Negro and MioSotis. Since the mid-2000s, Valentin has been signed to Highnote Records releasing World On A String (2005) and Come Fly With Me (2006). He has done several collaborations with pianist Bill O’Connell and was a nominee for the Latin Grammy Awards of 2006. Discography: Havana Candy (CTI, 1977) with Patti Austin Legends (GRP, 1978) The Hawk (GRP, 1979) Land of the Third Eye (GRP, 1980) Pied Piper (GRP, 1981) In Love’s Time (Arista, GRP, 1982) Flute Juice (GRP, 1983) Kalahari (GRP, 1984) Dave Grusin / Lee Ritenour / Diane Schuur / Dave Valentin – GRP Live In Session (GRP, 1985) Jungle Garden (GRP, 1985) Light Struck (GRP, 1986) Mind Time (GRP, 1987) Live At The Blue Note (GRP, 1988) Dave Valentin, Herbie Mann – Two Amigos (GRP, 1990) Musical Portraits (GRP, 1992) Red Sun (GRP, 1993) Tropic Heat (GRP, 1994) Sunshower (CR, 1999) Primitive Passions (UMGR, 2005) Come Fly With Me (HNR, 2006) Pure Imagination (HNR, 2011) Dave Valentin also won a Grammy for the Latin jazz category at the 45th Grammy Awards in 2003. The Grammy was for the album “Caribbean Jazz Project”, with Dave Samuels. On March 3, 2012, Valentin was hospitalized after suffering a stroke during a performance at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis. Videos: Credits 2012 Latin Beat Jazz Heat Flute, Primary Artist 2012 Phantazia/Hold On Noel Pointer Flute 2011 Pure Imagination Dave Valentin Flute, Flute (Alto), Flute (Bass), Primary Artist, Producer 2011 The Last Mambo Cachao Guest Artist 2009 Introduction to Latin Jazz Primary Artist 2008 Better Than Anything: The Quintessential Nnenna Freelon Nnenna Freelon Flute 2008 Perfect Timing Barbara King Primary Artist 2008 Pump Up the Jam Primary Artist 2008 RMM 20th Anniversary Collection, Vol. 9 Composer, Primary Artist 2008 Smooth Running Primary Artist 2008 Time Travel Raphael Cruz Flute, Guest Artist 2008 Triple Play Bill O’Connell Flute, Flute (Alto), Main Personnel 2007 A Toda Velocidad Frankie Morales Flute, Guest Artist 2007 Afro Blue McCoy Tyner Flute 2007 Breathe: Relaxing Bossa Flute 2007 Cigar Lounge, Vol. 5 [2007] Primary Artist, Producer 2007 Hear My Song: Oye Mi Canto Latin Hits Featured Artist 2007 Humberto Ramírez Presents Smooth Latin Jazz Humberto Ramírez Flute 2007 Latin Nights [Arkadia] Primary Artist 2007 Panama Jack: Island Party Featured Artist 2007 The Essential Ray Barretto: A Man and His Music Ray Barretto Quotation Author 2007 The Prince’s Groove Vince Seneri Flute 2007 The Very Best of Latin Music Primary Artist 2006 Around the City Eliane Elias Flute, Main Personnel 2006 Come Fly with Me Dave Valentin Audio Production, Flute, Main Personnel, Primary Artist, Producer 2006 Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis [Box Set] Flute, Primary Artist 2006 Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis: Season One, Vol. 2 [DVD/CD] Flute, Primary Artist 2006 Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis: Showcase [CD/DVD] Ramsey Lewis Flute, Primary Artist 2006 Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis: Showcase [DVD] Ramsey Lewis Flute, Primary Artist 2006 Party Starter: Dance Mix Primary Artist 2006 Sketches of Spain y Mas: The Latin Side of Miles Davis Conrad Herwig Flute, Guest Artist, Main Personnel, Primary Artist 2006 Sunday Afternoon at Dingwalls Gilles Peterson Primary Artist 2005 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of India India Producer 2005 66 2/3 The Frank & Joe Show Additional Personnel, Flute, Guest Artist 2005 Arriving Carlos Jimenez Flute, Guest Artist, Main Personnel 2005 Con Mucho Ritmo! The Very Best of Tropijazz Flute, Primary Artist, Producer 2005 Concord Picante 25th Anniversary Collection Coro, Flute, Group Member 2005 Entre Amigos Johnny Pacheco Flute, Guest Artist, Soloist 2005 Friendship/The Captain’s Journey Lee Ritenour Flute 2005 Spring Cycle Steve Hobbs Flute, Guest Artist, Main Personnel 2005 State of Mind Raul Midón Flute 2005 Street Talk Vince Seneri Flute 2005 World on a String Dave Valentin Audio Production, Flute, Main Personnel, Primary Artist, Producer 2004 Another Kind of Blue: The Latin Side of Miles Davis Conrad Herwig Flute, Guest Artist 2004 Blue Note Plays Stevie Wonder Flute 2004 Classic Rewind MC Mario Primary Artist 2004 Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Flute 2004 El Avión de la Salsa Jimmy Bosch Flute, Guest Artist 2004 El Hombre Carlos “Patato” Valdes Flute 2004 In a Smooth Groove Composer, Flute, Flute (Alto), Primary Artist 2004 Latin Jazz Fantasy Bill O’Connell Flute, Guest Artist, Main Personnel, Personnel, Primary Artist 2004 Live from the Record Plant, Vol. 4 Lee Ritenour Composer, Flute 2004 My Music, My Friends, My Time Oskar Cartaya Flute, Main Personnel 2004 Oasis Ricky Gonzalez Flute 2004 Pops In Jazz, Vol. 2 Flute 2004 Rediscovery on GRP GRP All-Star Big Band Flute, Soloist 2004 The Colors of Latin Jazz: Cha Cha Soul! Coro, Flute 2004 The Colors of Latin Jazz: Latin Jam! Coro, Flute, Primary Artist 2004 The Spirits Up Above Steve Turre Flute, Guest Artist, Main Personnel 2004 The Very Best of Arturo Sandoval Arturo Sandoval Flute, Main Personnel 2003 Brazilian Classics Eliane Elias Flute, Guest Artist 2003 Concord Records 30th Anniversary Flute 2003 Fitmix: Running Primary Artist 2003 Jazz from the Heart Performer, Primary Artist 2003 Latin Jazz Christmas Flute 2003 Live at Birdland Larry Harlow Composer 2003 New York Latin Jazz Tony Pastrana Flute, Guest Artist 2003 President Alien Yerba Buena Flute, Guest Artist 2003 Smooth Jazz Encore Primary Artist 2003 Solo Drums Steve Clarke Crew 2003 The Very Best of Marc Antoine Marc Antoine Flute 2003 Trombón con Sazón The Latin Jazz Coalition Flute, Flute (Alto), Flute (Wood), Ocarina, Whistle (Human) 2003 Urban Paradise Vince Seneri Flute, Guest Artist 2002 Colors of Latin Jazz: Mambo Mania! Performer, Primary Artist 2002 La Perfecta II Eddie Palmieri Flute, Guest Artist, Photography 2002 Latin Jazz: La Combinación Perfecta Flute 2002 Live at the Playboy Jazz Festival Tito Puente Flute, Guest Artist, Percussion 2002 Lo Bueno de la Vida Orlando Poleo Flute 2002 Our Time Is Coming Masters at Work Flute 2002 The Gathering Caribbean Jazz Project Composer, Flute 2002 The Pride of Cleveland: WMMS 101 FM Bass 2002 The Very Best of Latin America Primary Artist 2001 Afro-Cuban Jazz Now Flute 2001 Black Sand Bill O’Connell Latin Jazz Project Flute 2001 Calle 54 [Music from the Motion Picture] Flute 2001 Charlotte Hornets: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Primary Artist 2001 Cleveland Cavaliers: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Primary Artist 2001 Dallas Mavericks: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Primary Artist 2001 Denver Nuggets: Gold Rush Primary Artist 2001 Detroit Pistons: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Performer, Primary Artist 2001 Golden State Warriors: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Performer, Primary Artist 2001 Houston Rockets: Clutch City Performer, Primary Artist 2001 Jazz Moods: Cha Cha Party Primary Artist, Vocals (Background) 2001 Jazz Moods: Jazz Party Mix – Cocktail Party/Groovin’ the Blues Vocals (Background) 2001 Los Angeles Clippers: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Unknown Contributor Role 2001 Miami Heat: Can You Feel the Heat Performer, Primary Artist 2001 Milwaukee Bucks: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Primary Artist 2001 New Jersey Nets: Jersey Style Performer, Primary Artist 2001 Original Rockers Ital USA Producer 2001 Paraiso Caribbean Jazz Project Flute 2001 Philadelphia 76ers: Bounce to This Primary Artist 2001 Phoenix Suns: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Primary Artist 2001 Playboy’s Latin Jazz Christmas: A Not So Silent Ni Flute 2001 Portland Trailblazers: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Composer 2001 Sacramento Kings: Kings of the Court Primary Artist 2001 Telepathic Sonora Pánico Flute 2001 The Best of Eliane Elias, Vol. 1: Originals Eliane Elias Flute 2001 Vancouver Grizzlies: Welcome to Bear Country Primary Artist 2001 Washington Wizards: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Primary Artist 2000 Caribbean Jazz Project: New Horizons Caribbean Jazz Project Coro, Flute, Whistle (Instrument) 2000 Dreamscape [Delta 2 Disc] Producer 2000 How’m I Doin’? Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers Flute, Flute (Alto), Guest Artist 2000 ICU Session, Vol. 5 Grant Plant Producer 2000 Jam Miami: A Celebration of Latin Jazz Flute, Performer, Primary Artist 2000 Jazz 101: Introduction to Latin Jazz Performer, Primary Artist 2000 Jazziz: March 2000 Primary Artist 2000 Latin Beat Magazine: Real Latin Jazz: Brass, Horns & Winds Performer, Primary Artist 2000 Libre Increible Manny Oquendo Flute, Guest Artist 2000 New York Latin Jazz Allstars: Feliz Navidad New York Latin Jazz Allstars Flute, Guest Artist, Primary Artist 2000 Sampler Teo Macero Musician 2000 The Colors of Latin Jazz: Cubop! Performer, Primary Artist 2000 The Colors of Latin Jazz: From Samba to Bomba! Performer, Primary Artist 2000 The Colors of Latin Jazz: Sabroso! Composer, Performer, Primary Artist 2000 Universal Language Marc Antoine Flute, Guest Artist 1999 McCoy Tyner & the Latin All-Stars McCoy Tyner Guest Artist 1999 Optimista Monday Michiru Flute 1999 Progressive Giants of Latin Jazz Performer, Primary Artist 1999 Rootdown 1999 Rainer Trüby Flute 1999 Sunshower Dave Valentin Composer, Flute, Piccolo, Primary Artist, Producer 1999 The Collected Hilton Ruiz Hilton Ruiz Flute, Guest Artist 1999 Twice as Good Rafael de Jesus Flute 1998 Afro-Cuban Grooves, Vol.