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Harold López-Nussa - Timba a la Americana
Pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa has been steadily building a global following in jazz and beyond over the past two decades since winning the prestigious Montreux Jazz Piano Competition in 2005.
López-Nussa has released nine acclaimed albums and captivated audiences worldwide with his thrilling performances at esteemed venues and jazz festivals.
Born into a musical family in Havana, Cuba, his music reflects the full range and richness of the Cuban musical tradition with its distinctive combination of classical, folkloric, and popular elements and its embrace of improvisation.
With the forthcoming release of his Blue Note Records debut Timba a la Americana, López-Nussa reaches a career milestone with a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France.
Produced by Michael League (Snarky Puppy), Timba a la Americana presents ten dynamic new compositions and features the harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Luques Curtis on bass, Bárbaro “Machito” Crespo on congas, and Harold’s brother Ruy Adrián López-Nussa on drums.
Blue Note Records - Released Date: August 25, 2023
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