This dynamic young Venezuelan pianist/composer has it all: stunning technique, impeccable creativity, unparalleled versatility and sophisticated compositional command, resulting in an uncompromised personal approach to Jazz in the 90s. In addition to his jazz mastery, he recorded and toured the world with Gino Vannelli in 1996.
Toured with numerous international artists including: Arturo Sandoval (Grammy Award Winner . World Tour and Recordings, 'Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl Series' with Los Angeles Philharmonic - Essa Peka Salonen : conductor), Gino Vannelli's "Yonder Tree" World Tour 95', member of Robbie Robertson's Red Road Ensemble (U.S.A. and European Tour 1995 as performer and programmer), Jon Anderson ( YES lead vocalist. "Deseo" and "Toltec" Projects), Alex Acuna and The Unknowns ( World Tour, recordings and videos), David Weckl ( 2 DCI videos as a performer and co-writer), "Weckl, Patitucci & Stern" DCI instructional tape, Frank Gambale's Band (J.V.C. recording artist, Albums, concerts, seminars), Frank Morgan Quartet (at Catalina's, Los Angeles, Feb.'96), Boney James' Band, Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra, "Jazz Funk a Go-Go" (Joey Heredia), Dori Caymmi (Grammy Nominee. Tour), Yoshio J. Maki, (Midi,Inc.), Hirukuni Korekata, Hiroyuki Matsuda(Tokuma Japan Communications,Co.,
Appeared Min all major Jazz festivals in Europe and USA, as well as in numerous tours, seminars, clinics and workshops in countries including Argentina, Aruba, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba*, Curazao, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, UK, and Uruguay. (* : Varadero International Music Festival).
AWARDS: International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) Recognition Diploma (1992); Miami International Jazz Festival Showcase / Best Jazz Ensemble- trio (1989) Florida, USA; 2 ANDA (National Association of Advertising Companies) awards for TV Jingles: ASOCON General Motors (1986) and BROWN COLA (1987) Caracas, Venezuela; 1st. Prize (Semi- pro, Junior and Children categories) YAMAHA National Electronic Organ Contest (1978,1977 and 1976, respectively), 3rd. Prize children category (1975) Caracas, Venezuela; 2nd. Prize in the "1st. Freedom Song Festival" as a composer (1979) Caracas, Venezuela.
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