Arturo O'Farrill

Arturo O'Farrill (born June 22, 1960) is a jazz musician, the son of Latin jazz musician, arranger and bandleader Chico O'Farrill, and pianist, composer, and director for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. He is best known for his contributions to contemporary Latin jazz (more specifically Afro-Cuban jazz), having received Grammy Awards and nominations, though he has trained in other forms such as free jazz and experimented briefly with hip hop.

This article is about the jazz pianist and bandleader. For the jazz trumpeter and composer, see Chico O'Farrill.

Arturo O'Farrill
O'Farrill in 2018
Background information
Birth nameArturo O'Farrill Valero
Born (1960-06-22) June 22, 1960
Mexico City, Mexico
GenresLatin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
Instrument(s)Piano
Years active1979–present
LabelsMilestone, 32 Jazz, Zoho Music, Motéma, Blue Note, Resilience Music Alliance
Websitearturoofarrill.com
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