The verdict is in – the recently released album, El Duelo, is getting rave reviews! This unique album is a piano-less Latin Jazz quartet with Diego Urcola’s Quartet featuring Paquito D’Rivera. We’ve included below some of our favorite reviews. With over 30 years of collaboration, Paquito D’Rivera and Diego Urcola are well-matched in tackling an… [Read More]
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Paquito D’Rivera and Quinteto Cimarron Virtual Performance
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]
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]