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Piano Jazz Series: Manuel Valera at Klavierhaus
Where
Klavierhaus
790 11th Avenue, Ground Floor
New York, NY
Map
212-245-4535
When
Tue, July 23, 2024
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Manuel Valera
pianoJohn Ellis
saxophone, tenorAbout
Manuel Valera, a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer born in Havana, Cuba, brings his formidable trio to Klavierhaus at 790 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10019, on July 23 for an exceptional evening of jazz piano. Renowned for his relentless and blistering style on the keyboard, Valera infuses each piece with a shape-shifting melodicism, as noted by The New York Times.
His extensive experience includes collaborations with notable artists like Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, and Jeff “Tain” Watts, among others.
As the leader of Manuel Valera and the New Cuban Express, Valera delves into the fusion of Jazz, R&B, fusion, funk, and Cuban music styles, creating a unique and distinctive sound. His album "Expectativas" received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy in 2013....





