In 1999, when he was twentyfive, prieto moved to new york city, where he worked with eddie palmieri, carlos barbosalima, arturo ofarrill, dave samuels, and michel camilo, among many others. Dafnis prieto is one of the leading drummers and composers of his generation. Ricky rodriguez bass and dafnis prieto drums, performing spirit of the moment at marciac jazz festival. Im actually reading right now the steve jobs book, which is a really. Jackson, edward simon, roy hargrove, don byron, and andrew hill, among others.
Spirit of the moment published may 1, 2007 by scott albin after winning a grammy for his last trio venture in 2003, live at the blue note, camilo decided to move on to other projects, and it wasnt until a successful spring 2006 tour that the pianist reformed his trio. For dafnis prieto, sunday is a time for meditation, and his sticks. Spirit of the moment michel camilo trio latino youtube. Prieto has conducted master classes, clinics, and workshops. Jackson, edward simon, roy hargrove, don byron and andrew hill, among others. Michel camilo trio latino michel camilo on piano accompanied by dafnis prieto on percussion and ricky rodriguez on bass. The album opens with the combustible grooves of and sammy walked in from camilo s 1989 album on fire. With sympathetic backing from bassist charles flores and cubanborn drummer dafnis prieto, the leaner, threeman configuration allows plenty of room for the fiery keyboard work that has become camilo s trademark.
Michel camilo has been recognized with a grammy award, an emmy award, and three latin grammy awards. From cuba, dafnis prieto s revolutionary drumming techniques and compositions have had a powerful impact on the latin and jazz music scene, nationally and internationally. Michel camilo trio charles flores, dafnis prieto jazzwoche burghausen 2008 2008, postbop latin jazz piano jazz contemporary jazz, satrip. After 20 years of developing his chops as a trio player, pianist michel camilo took a few years off to do other things a solo album titled solo and a lovely orchestral homage to george gershwin were two results of that break. With sympathetic backing from cubanborn bassist charles flores and drummer dafnis prieto, the leaner, threeman configuration allows plenty of room for the. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from michel camilo at the discogs marketplace. Michel camilo biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
York in 1999, prieto has worked in bands led by michel camilo, chucho valdes. A world of rhythmic possibilities by dafnis prieto the book published by dafnison music, 2016 available at. C ubanborn drummer, composer, bandleader, 2011 macarthur genius fellow, and 2018 latin grammy nominee dafnis prieto honors his musical heroes and mentorssuch as eddie palmieri, chico ofarrill, michel camilo, henry threadgill, and steve colemanwith his 17piece orchestra. The tune got its name from its original guest percussionist, the great sammy figueroa, who happened to wander into the studio during the session and ended up providing the songs. Check out back to the sunset by dafnis prieto big band on amazon music. Following up on the intimate solo in 2004 and the adventurous rhapsody in blue in 2006, camilo makes his triumphant return to the straightahead jazz trio setting with spirit of the moment. Aug 02, 2017 dafnis prieto is a cubanamerican drummer, composer, and educator whose revolutionary drumming techniques have made a significant impact on the latin and jazz music scene. Michel camilo piano dafnis prieto drums eduardo belo basssticks. Cubanborn drummer, composer, bandleader and 2011 macarthur genius fellow dafnis prieto honors his musical heroes and mentorsincluding eddie palmieri, chico ofarrill, michel camilo, jane bunnett, henry threadgill, steve coleman and otherswith his 17piece orchestra.
Jackson, edward simon, michel camilo, chucho valdes, bebo valdes, roy hargrove, don byron, and andrew hill, among others. In 2016 prieto published the groundbreaking analytical and instructional drum book. Modern drummer magazine august 2008 michel camilos. Jazz spirit of the moment michel camilo piano charles flores bass dafnis prieto drums. Dafnis prieto is the founder of the independent music company dafnison music. About inspired to make his biggest statement yet, cubanborn drummer, composer, bandleader, and 2011 macarthur genius fellow dafnis prieto is thrilled to release the dafnis prieto big bands dpbb debut album, back to the sunset, on friday, april 6, 2018 on prieto s independent music label, dafnison music, celebrating ten years as a record label in april 2018. Since his arrival in new york city at the tailend of 90s, cuban immigrant dafnis prieto has enjoyed a reputation for being a flexible and broadminded drummer, percussionist, composer, and arranger who can handle postbop and latin jazz as well as the occasional avantgarde gig. This group is beyond belief and totally stunned me. The drums chair in my trio has a very prestigious history to it. Live at jazz standard nyc dafnison, 2009 dafnis prieto sextet, taking the soul for a walk dafnison, 2008 michel camilo, spirit of the moment telarc, 2007 the caribbean jazz project, mosaic concord picante, 2006 dafnis prieto, absolute quintet. The album opens with the combustible grooves of and sammy walked in from camilos 1989 album on fire. Showcasing some of the worlds best latin jazz musicians. Tickets dafnis prieto big band savannah box office. For his landmark 25th album as a leader, iconic pianist, composer and bandleader michel camilo wanted to do something truly special.
Dafnison music is a label and publishing company dedicated to the production of music and ideas. Dafnis prieto born july 31, 1974 is a cubanamerican drummer, composer. Dafnis prieto big band back to the sunset release year. Dafnis prieto a world of rhythmic possibilities youtube.
An example from the book a world of rhythmic possibilities. He specializes in jazz, latin and classical piano work. Michel camilo trio explosive drum solo by dafnis prieto. Michel camilo revisits original compositions from remarkable career with dazzling new arrangements. Dafnis prieto a world of rhythmic possibilities full drum. Jackson, edward simon, michel camilo, chucho valdez, claudia acuna, roy hargrove, don byron and andrew hill, among others. Jackson, edward simon, michel camilo, chucho valdez.
The tune got its name from its original guest percussionist, the great sammy figueroa, who happened to wander into the studio during the. His trio on live at the blue note is a crack unit that knows where its going even as it intimates a sense of longing to bust out. Oct 21, 2008 a short clip of a dafnis prieto solo with the michel camilo trio. Spirit of the moment by michel camilo on apple music. Dafnis prieto is a cubanamerican drummer, composer, and educator whose revolutionary drumming techniques have made a significant impact on the latin and jazz music scene. Fortyfour years old and cuban born, prieto moved to new york city in 1999. Michel camilo is a grammyaward winning pianist and composer from santo domingo, dominican republic. A closing tune of the caliber of just now or the title cut would have sent this soaring into fivestar territory. Michel camilo born april 4, 1954 is a grammyaward winning pianist and composer from. Latin grammy nomination, best latin jazz album, 2018. Michel camilo born april 4, 1954 is a pianist and composer from santo domingo, dominican republic. The early 2000s found prieto employed as a sideman by several prominent musicians, including eddie palmieri, michel camilo, carlos barbosalima, dave samuels and arturo ofarrill. Michel camilo trio jazzwoche burghausen 2008 youtube. Various awards include a 2011 macarthur fellowship award.
A special thanks to the percussive arts society for their continued partnership and hosting of this remarkable concert. Michel camilo trio latino michel camilo on piano accompanied by dafnis prieto. Dafnis prieto, a drummer and composer, is always on the lookout for ideas on. Michel camilo spirit of the moment 2007, cd discogs.
Powerful, intensely virtuosic latin jazz for the 21st century, featuring cubanborn dafnis prieto. Jackson, edward simon, chucho valdez, roy hargrove, don. Back to the sunset by dafnis prieto big band on amazon music. Jackson, edward simon, michel camilo, chucho valdez, bebo valdez, roy hargrove, don byron and andrew hill, among others. From the opening lines of the new orleansinspired cakewalkin cocowalk to camilo s perky on. Dafnis prieto a world of rhythmic possibilities full. Together these powerhouse musicians will tear the roof off of lehman center. Note that i give it four stars only because it starts very strongly and finishes on a weak note.
He is known as a great jazz, latin and classical pianist with superb technical ability, and has played and recorded with many worldfamous musicians. Michel camilo piano charles flores bass dafnis prieto drums. Mp3 dafnis prieto about the monks by maclees issuu. Michel camilo born april 4, 1954 is a grammyaward winning pianist and composer from santo domingo, dominican republic. Michel camilo latin percussion duo michel camilo on piano accompanied by special guest eliel lazo on latin percussion. Had the chance to see dafnis prieto perform with michel camiloan excellent pianist btw at the blue note in nyc, and i was blown aways by his drumming. Piano, producer recording producer, arranged by michel camilo recorded by, mixed by, mastered by, editor robert friedrich 4 writtenby michel camilo tracks. Camilo lists some of his main influences as chick corea, keith jarrett, oscar peterson, bill evans, and art tatum. Modern drummer magazine august 2008 michel camilo s dafnis prieto latin jazz genius bill miller on. Dafnis prieto big band nov 10, 2018 at 9 pm carnegie hall.
Back to the sunset by dafnis prieto big band on amazon. He needed very little time to scare the pants off most. Eddie palmieri is a 9x grammy award winning legend in salsa. From cuba, dafnis prietos revolutionary drumming techniques and. Nov 10, 2018 c ubanborn drummer, composer, bandleader, 2011 macarthur genius fellow, and 2018 latin grammy nominee dafnis prieto honors his musical heroes and mentorssuch as eddie palmieri, chico ofarrill, michel camilo, henry threadgill, and steve colemanwith his 17piece orchestra. Michel camilo piano, charles flores bass, dafnis prieto drums. The group featured on the album camilo and the cuban rhythm section of charles flores on bass and dafnis prieto on drums are masters of deft and subtle blending. Camilo was born into a musical family and as a young. With sympathetic backing from cubanborn bassist charles flores and drummer dafnis prieto, the leaner, threeman configuration allows plenty of room. Apr 06, 2018 check out back to the sunset by dafnis prieto big band on amazon music. A special thanks to the percussive arts society for their continued. Dafnis prieto is the recipient of a 2011 macarthur fellowship the genius grant. Recorded from the closing night performance of pasic 2019, the michel camilo trio performs on the other hand by michel camilo.
Spirit of the moment represents a successful return to the jazz trio format for camilo and his group. An example from the new book rhythmic synchronicity. See more of dafnis prieto dafnison music on facebook. Dafnis prieto born july 31, 1974 is a cubanamerican drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator. Dominican pianist and composer michel camilo s spirit of the moment is latin jazz distilled to a pianotrio essence. Spirit of the moment by michel camilo on amazon music. October 6, 2009 dafnis prieto came to new york from cuba more than a decade ago. He concentrated on classical music and afro cuban music before paying more attention to jazz. Since his arrival to new york in 1999, prieto has worked in bands led by henry threadgill, steve coleman, eddie palmieri, chico and arturo ofarrill, dave samuels and the caribbean jazz project, jane bunnett, d. About the monks us import by dafnis prieto 20101116 by dafnis prieto.
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