Gonzalo Rubalcaba

An extraordinarily versatile Cuban-born pianist, Gonzalo Rubalcaba blends Afro-Cuban, post-bop, and other varied global traditions into his on vibrant, modern style. Emerging out of the vibrant Cuban music scene, he garnered buzz working with Charlie Haden and Paul Motian. Immigrating to the United States, his early dates for Blue Note albums, 1990's Discovery: Live at Montreux and the following year's The Blessing, were instant classics, breaking him among global jazz audiences and showcasing his virtuosic technique and dense improvisations. He won Latin Grammy for 2001's Sup...