Michel Camilo Solo Piano Concert at Queen Elizabeth Hall

Award-winning pianist Michel Camilo will perform his rare and critically acclaimed Solo Piano concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London on the 13th June 2015, For the first time in the UK.

Hailing from the Dominican Republic, Michel Camilo’s career spans three decades, two hemispheres and a range of Jazz and Classical styles. He has emerged as one of the most innovative and exciting musicians of his generation, bringing fire and passion to his music.

Camilo has deservedly won a plethora of awards, including a Grammy and Emmy, and several Latin Grammys; most recently, his solo album” What’s Up?” won the 2013 Latin Grammy Award for best Latin Jazz Album....

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Award-winning pianist Michel Camilo will perform his rare and critically acclaimed Solo Piano concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London on the 13th June 2015, For the first time in the UK.

Hailing from the Dominican Republic, Michel Camilo’s career spans three decades, two hemispheres and a range of Jazz and Classical styles. He has emerged as one of the most innovative and exciting musicians of his generation, bringing fire and passion to his music.

Camilo has deservedly won a plethora of awards, including a Grammy and Emmy, and several Latin Grammys; most recently, his solo album” What’s Up?” won the 2013 Latin Grammy Award for best Latin Jazz Album.

In concert Michel Camilo is renowned for his breathtaking performance, sensitivity, virtuosity and musical sensibilities. His charismatic presence, personal warmth and deep love of music, touch all who are present.

As a pianist he exhibits startling prowess and his compositions are influenced by Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Michel's musical language is an expressive combination of his Dominican Republic musical heritage and a rich, intelligent use of jazz harmonies and textures.

He has developed a reputation as one who enjoys breaking barriers, as evidenced by his extensive critically acclaimed discography featuring albums in Duo, Trio, Sextet, Big Band, and as guest soloist with some of the world's leading symphony orchestras. Each of them has captured the essence and spirit of this ever-evolving artist at various points along his creative journey.

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