YouTube video of Paquito D’Rivera and Quinteto Cimarrón performing “Almendra” On May 1, Paquito D’Rivera and Quinteto Cimarron got together online to perform one of their favorite concert pieces. The ensemble has performed many times with D’Rivera on tours and decided this is a great time to play together online. Almendra” is by Abelardo Valdes,… [Read More]
Out of Print Book Available Now to Paquito D’Rivera Fans
The book “Ser o No Ser” by Paquito D’Rivera is available now to fans. In learning the publisher was going out of business, Paquito was able to obtain the remaining stock. The supply is limited, so we are offering this only through the website directly to fans. The book was published in Spanish in 2010… [Read More]
World Premiere of Paquito D’Rivera’s Trumpet Concerto
As part of a shared worldwide project commission for trumpet concertos, Paquito D’Rivera has composed Concierto Venezolano to be performed by Pacho Flores, trumpet soloist. The multi-composer commission’s goal is to extend the repertoire for trumpet and orchestra. This piece joins a host of composers participating in shared commissions expanding the trumpet repertoire including Arturo… [Read More]