Manuel Valera

Manuel Valera is termed a Latin jazz pianist, but should not be pigeonholed in strict parameters. In fact, he is an expansive composer, arranger, and bandleader, incorporating modern contemporary composed ...Read full review

Pianist Manuel Valera combines together the influences of Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock with a mastery of Afro-Cuban jazz to form his own fresh style. On this modern mainstream set, Valera excels at both ...Read full review