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Michel Camilo

Born: Apr 4, 1954 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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Styles: Latin Jazz, Hard Bop, Contemporary Jazz

Biography: An exciting and high-powered virtuoso pianist, Michel Camilo came from a very musical family (with all nine of his uncles being musicians). Originally playing accordion, he switched to piano when he was 16. After moving to New York in 1979, his song "Why Not?" became a hit for the Manhattan Transfer ...Read full biography

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On Fire

Released: 1989

Label: EPIC

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A particularly strong outing by pianist Michel Camilo, this CD showcases him in trios with either Michael Bowie or Marc Johnson on bass, and Dave Weckl, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, or Joel Rosenblatt on drums; ...Read full review

Spirit of the Moment

Released: 2007

Label: Telarc

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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 ...Read full review

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