When it comes to Spanish jazz, there are a number of great artists who have made significant contributions to the genre. Here are some of the most notable Spanish jazz artists:
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Chano DomÃnguez: Born in Cadiz, Chano DomÃnguez is a pianist who blends flamenco music with jazz. He has won numerous awards, including the National Prize for Jazz in Spain and the Miles Davis Award.
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Jorge Pardo: Jorge Pardo is a flutist and saxophonist who has collaborated with many great jazz musicians, including Chick Corea and Paco de Lucia. He has released several albums as a solo artist and has won multiple awards, including the National Prize for Jazz in Spain.
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Tete Montoliu: Tete Montoliu was a pianist who was known for his unique approach to jazz. He was blind, but he never let that stop him from pursuing his passion for music. He played with many great jazz musicians, including Dexter Gordon and Lionel Hampton.
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Perico Sambeat: Perico Sambeat is a saxophonist who has won multiple awards, including the National Prize for Jazz in Spain. He has played with many great jazz musicians, including Brad Mehldau and Pat Metheny.
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Jerry González: Jerry González was a trumpeter and conga player who was known for his Afro-Cuban jazz style. He played with many great jazz musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie and McCoy Tyner.
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Javier Colina: Javier Colina is a bassist who has played with many great jazz musicians, including Chucho Valdés and Bebo Valdés. He has won multiple awards, including the National Prize for Jazz in Spain.
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Antonio Sánchez: Antonio Sánchez is a drummer who has played with many great jazz musicians, including Pat Metheny and Chick Corea. He has won multiple awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work on the movie “Birdman.”
Sources:
- “Chano DomÃnguez: Flamenco Meets Jazz,” NPR, October 5, 2007.
- “Jorge Pardo,” All About Jazz.
- “Tete Montoliu: The Blind Pianist,” NPR, February 13, 2008.
- “Perico Sambeat,” All About Jazz.
- “Jerry González,” All About Jazz.
- “Javier Colina,” All About Jazz.
- “Antonio Sánchez,” All About Jazz.