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Dave Valentin

Dave Valentin is a multi-Grammy award winning Latin flutist. He learned Latin percussion. Valentin’s teacher, , suggested that he not double on saxophone because of his attractive sound on the flute. He studied at 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 and , 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 to create a slick and accessible form of . In 2000, he appeared in the documentary film, Calle 54, performing with . 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 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 / / / 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, – 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 category at the 45th Grammy Awards in 2003. The Grammy was for the album “Caribbean Jazz Project”, with . On March 3, 2012, Valentin was hospitalized after suffering a stroke during a performance at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.

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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 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 Barretto: A Man and His Music Ray Barretto Quotation Author 2007 The ’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 with [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 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 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 Flute, Main Personnel 2003 Brazilian Classics Eliane Elias Flute, Guest Artist 2003 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 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 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. 3 [Melodie] Flute 1998 Dancemania ’99: Live at Birdland Tito Puente Featured Artist, Flute, Guest Artist 1998 Danny’s Island Danny Lerman Flute, Guest Artist 1998 Esperando Tu Amor Mi Mayor Arranger 1998 Go Deep [UK] Janet Jackson Flute 1998 Inevitable Alien Nation Keoki Composer, Producer 1998 Jazz Central Station, Vol. 2 Flute (Bass), Performer, Primary Artist, Producer 1998 Larry Harlow’s Latin Legends Band 1998 Larry Harlow Composer, Flute 1998 Maiden Voyage Nnenna Freelon Flute, Guest Artist 1998 Mis Mejores Canciones: Exitos José “El Canario” Alberto Guest Artist, Performer 1998 Priceless Jazz Dave Grusin Flute 1998 Ralph Irizarry & Timbalaye Ralph Irizarry & Timbalaye Fiddle, Flute, Flute (Alto), Guest Artist 1998 Tjader-ized: A Cal Tjader Tribute Dave Samuels Flute, Guest Artist 1998 TropiJazz All-Stars Live TropiJazz All-Stars Unknown Contributor Role 1997 65th Birthday Celebration: Live at the Blue Note in Herbie Mann Flute 1997 Back to the Mambo: Tribute to Machito José “El Canario” Alberto Guest Artist 1997 Greatest Hits Tito Puente Arranger 1997 Island Eyes Hilton Ruiz Flute, Guest Artist 1997 Jazz Latino, Vol. 3 Juan Pablo Torres Composer, Performer, Primary Artist 1997 Nuyorican Soul Nuyorican Soul Flute, Guest Artist 1997 RMM 10th Anniversary Collection, Vol. 9 Arranger, Composer, Performer, Primary Artist 1997 RMM 10th Anniversary Concert Performer, Primary Artist 1997 Redbook Relaxers: After Hours Producer 1997 Redbook Relaxers: Lullabies Producer 1997 Sleep Warm Flute, Flute (Alto), Performer, Primary Artist, Unknown Contributor Role 1997 Spirit Talk K-Jazz All Stars Flute 1997 TropiJazz All-Stars, Vol. 2 TropiJazz All-Stars Flute 1997 West Side Story Dave Grusin Flute 1997 Yo Soy del Son a La Salsa Performer, Primary Artist 1996 Best of Luv N Haight, Vol. 1 Flute 1996 Familia RMM Recordando a Selena Primary Artist 1996 Jammin’ in the Bronx: A Live Concert Tribute to Machito Composer, Editing, Flute, Performer, Primary Artist 1996 Jazzin’ Tito Puente Flute, Guest Artist, Main Personnel, Producer 1996 Latin Side of John Coltrane Conrad Herwig Alto (Vocals), Flute, Flute (Alto), Flute (Bass), Guest Artist, Unknown Contributor Role 1996 Nu Yorica! Culture Clash in New York City Flute 1996 Papa Boco Adela Dalto Flute (Alto), Flute (Bass), Unknown Contributor Role 1996 Portrait of a Stranger Humberto Ramírez Flute, Guest Artist 1996 Primitive Passions Dave Valentin Arranger, Composer, Primary Artist, Producer 1996 Redbook Relaxers: Dreamscape Producer 1996 Redbook Relaxers: Twilight Producer 1996 Sanctuary: 20 Years of Windham Hill Producer 1996 The New Groove: The Blue Note Project, Vol. 1 Flute 1996 The Three Americas Eliane Elias Flute, Guest Artist 1996 TropiJazz All-Stars, Vol. 1 TropiJazz All-Stars Flute 1996 Watermelon Man Charlie Sepulveda Flute, Guest Artist 1996 World Christmas [Capitol] Flute, Performer, Primary Artist, Unknown Contributor Role 1995 City Tribes Flute, Guest Artist 1995 Collection, Vol. 1 [Intersound] Flute 1995 Count Me In Justo Almario Flute 1995 Hands on Percussion Hilton Ruiz Flute 1995 Jazz Cafe: Latin Primary Artist 1995 Medianoche Flute, Guest Artist 1994 Building Bridges Memo Acevedo Guest Artist 1994 Charanga Tradicion Son Primero Flute, Guest Artist 1994 Feel the Vibes Piano 1994 I Like It Like That, Vol. 1 Performer, Primary Artist 1994 I Like It Like That, Vol. 2 Primary Artist, Unknown Contributor Role 1994 Jazz Performer, Primary Artist 1994 Jazz Live Flute, Pan Pipes, Performer, Primary Artist, Producer, Whistle (Human) 1994 Listen Nnenna Freelon Flute 1994 Mejor Que Nunca (Better Than Ever) Manny Oquendo Flute, Guest Artist 1994 Smoking Siete Potencias Arranger, Flute, Flute (Alto) 1994 The Best of Patti Austin [Columbia] Patti Austin Flute, Guest Artist, 1994 The Orchestral Album Dave Grusin Flute, Guest Artist 1994 Windham Hill Sampler ’94 Producer 1993 Danzon (Dance On) Arturo Sandoval Flute, Unknown Contributor Role 1993 GRP & WJJZ: Smooth Jazz Primary Artist 1993 GRP Christmas Collection, Vol. 3 Flute 1993 GRP Presents Todays : CD 101.9 Radio Sampler Performer, Primary Artist, Producer 1993 In Session Tito Puente’s Golden Jazz All Stars Arranger, Director, Flute, Guest Artist 1993 O3 Sunscreem Mixing 1993 The Complete GRP Christmas Collections I, II, & III Primary Artist 1993 Tropic Heat Dave Valentin Composer, Flute, Primary Artist, Producer 1993 Worldwide Flute, Guest Artist 1992 Del Sol Dave Samuels Flute 1992 GRP & KACE 103.9 FM Present: The Smooth Sounds of the Quiet Storm, Vol. 2 Performer, Primary Artist, Producer 1992 GRP 10th Anniversary Collection Flute, Multi Instruments, Performer, Pipe, Primary Artist, Whistle (Instrument) 1992 GRP All-Star Big Band GRP All-Star Big Band Flute 1992 Jazz Project Humberto Ramírez Flute 1992 Live at the Village Gate Tito Puente Arranger, Flute 1992 Mambo Mongo [Chesky] Mongo Santamaria Flute, Guest Artist 1992 Red Sun Dave Valentin Arranger, Flute, Primary Artist, Producer 1992 Retrospective Scott Cossu Arranger, Flute, Producer 1992 Stained Glass Memories Scott Cossu Flute, Producer 1991 A Moment’s Notice Hilton Ruiz Composer, Flute 1991 Electric Landlady Kirsty MacColl Flute, Flute (Alto), Ocarina, Pipe 1991 Musical Portraits Dave Valentin Bamboo Flute, Clay Flute, Composer, Flute, Ocarina, Pan Pipes, Pandeiro, Primary Artist, Producer 1991 Right There Steve Turre Flute 1991 Tropical People Tropical People Bass, Flute, Whistle (Instrument) 1990 Flute Juice Dave Valentin Composer, Flute, Primary Artist 1990 GRP Digital Sampler, Vol. 2 Bansuri, Flute, Mixing, Percussion, Performer, Primary Artist, Producer, Synthesizer 1990 Havana Dave Grusin Flute, Performer 1990 Jungle Garden Dave Valentin Flute, Primary Artist, Producer 1990 Light Struck Dave Valentin Composer, Flute, Mixing, Primary Artist, Producer 1990 Two Amigos Dave Valentin Composer, Flute, Keyboards, Percussion, Primary Artist, Producer, Programming 1990 Windham Hill: The First Ten Years Flute 1989 Switchback Scott Cossu Flute, Producer 1989 The Complete Recordings Fuse One Flute, Guest Artist, Unknown Contributor Role 1988 A GRP Christmas Collection Flute, Performer, Primary Artist, Unknown Contributor Role 1988 GRP Live in Session Dave Grusin Flute, Performer, Primary Artist 1988 KBLX – The Quiet Storm Flute, Performer, Primary Artist, Producer 1988 Live at the Blue Note Dave Valentin Bamboo Flute, Composer, Flute, Liner Notes, Pan Flute, Peruvian Flute, Pipe, Primary Artist, Producer, Whistle (Instrument) 1988 WNUA 95.5: Smooth Sounds, Vol. 2 Flute, Performer, Primary Artist, Producer 1987 Flute 1987 Mind Time Dave Valentin Arranger, Composer, Flute, Pan Pipes, Piccolo, Primary Artist, Producer 1987 Music for a New Age Unknown Contributor Role 1987 New Again Chris Connor Flute, Unknown Contributor Role 1987 Total Happiness (Music from the Bill Cosby Show, Vol. 2) Flute 1986 Chicago Jump Sunnyland Slim Blues Band Mixing 1985 See Through Spirits Herbie Mann Flute 1985 Windham Hill Sampler ’89 Producer 1984 GRP Digital Sampler, Vol. 1 Composer, Flute, Performer, Primary Artist, Producer 1984 Islands Scott Cossu Flute, Flute Arrangement, Guest Artist 1984 Kalahari Dave Valentin Arranger, Composer, Flute, Primary Artist, Producer 1983 Impressions of Charles Mingus Teo Macero Flute 1983 Ritmo, Sonido, Y Estilo Manny Oquendo Guest Artist 1982 In Love’s Time Dave Valentin Flute, Primary Artist 1981 I Got It Right This Time Dave Valentin Primary Artist 1981 Incredible Manny Oquendo Flute 1980 Swish Flute 1980 Swish Harris Simon Group Flute, Guest Artist 1980 The Hawk Dave Valentin Composer, Flute, Primary Artist 197? Incredible Conjunto Libre Flute 1979 Days Like These Jay Hoggard Flute, Guest Artist 1979 Legends Dave Valentin Composer, Flute, Primary Artist 1978 Angie Flute 1978 The Captain’s Journey Lee Ritenour Flute 1977 Lee Ritenour Flute 1977 Havana Candy Patti Austin Flute, Soloist, Timbales 1977 One of a Kind Dave Grusin Featured Artist, Flute, Guest Artist 1977 Phantazia Noel Pointer Composer, Flute 1976 Con Salsa…Con Ritmo, Vol. 1 Conjunto Libre Flute, Guest Artist Baila Con Swing Sabroso Ray Rodriguez Flute, Guest Artist GRP 30: The Digital Master Company 30th Anniversary Bamboo Flute, Flute, Pan Pipes, Primary Artist, Producer, Whistle GRP All-Stars: WQCD – Cool Sounds of CD 101.9, Vol. 1 Flute, Performer, Primary Artist, Producer Land of the Third Eye Dave Valentin Flute, Primary Artist Legends of Jazz Showcase [CD/DVD] Primary Artist Love Light in Flight Dave Valentin Flute, Primary Artist New York Nightline Flute, Member of Attributed Artist Pied Piper Dave Valentin Flute, Primary Artist Pure Latin Jazz Primary Artist Pure Latin Jazz, Vol. 2 Composer, Primary Artist Showcase Primary Artist

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Valentin