Manuel Valera & New Cuban Express at Arts Garage - Series at Arts Garage

“Here’s a Cuban pianist who lives up to all the buzz about the rad chops flaunted by many of New York’s young Caribbean jazzers.” - Village Voice

“Manuel Valera is a brilliant and great pianist.” – Allmusic

“Valera’s sophisticated compositions stimulate consistently intriguing solos. Valera makes one powerful piano statement after another, his speed and complexity and chiming touch always building a story.” – Jazztimes

“Valera is destined to play a role in the future of jazz, and that future is now.” Billboard

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba and now based in New York City, Grammy-nominated pianist, producer, composer Manuel Valera has performed and recorded with notable artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Chris Potter, John Patitucci, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, and many others at top international venues and festivals in over 30 countries. Manuel is also the leader of the New Cuban Express, who’s latest release is currently nominated for the 2013 Grammy in the Best Latin Jazz Album category....

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“Here’s a Cuban pianist who lives up to all the buzz about the rad chops flaunted by many of New York’s young Caribbean jazzers.” - Village Voice

“Manuel Valera is a brilliant and great pianist.” – Allmusic

“Valera’s sophisticated compositions stimulate consistently intriguing solos. Valera makes one powerful piano statement after another, his speed and complexity and chiming touch always building a story.” – Jazztimes

“Valera is destined to play a role in the future of jazz, and that future is now.” Billboard

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba and now based in New York City, Grammy-nominated pianist, producer, composer Manuel Valera has performed and recorded with notable artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Chris Potter, John Patitucci, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, and many others at top international venues and festivals in over 30 countries. Manuel is also the leader of the New Cuban Express, who’s latest release is currently nominated for the 2013 Grammy in the Best Latin Jazz Album category.

Manuel’s most recent recognition for Vientos is the Jazziz Critics’ Choice for “The Best of 2007″ and the “2007 Jazz Twirlies,” a celebration award given to those most worthy in modern jazz. He is a recipient of the 2006 Chamber Music America’s New Works Commission, the 2005 ASCAP Young Composers Award and a final nominee of the 2005 Jazz Journalist Association’s awards in the Up & Coming Musician of the Year category.

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