Today, the Spotlight shines On pianist and composer Marina Albero.
From Barcelona’s vibrant music scene to the heart of New Orleans, Marina keeps finding new ways to push musical boundaries. Her latest album, A Nomad of Sound, brings together jazz, classical, and world music traditions in a blend all her own.
Marina has journeyed across continents and cultures—from her early years studying classical piano in Cuba to recent acclaim in Seattle, where she’s twice been named Musician of the Year. Now she’s taken her keyboards to New Orleans, collaborating with some of the city’s finest players and even recording on Ellis Marsalis’s personal piano.
She’s here to share stories from her musical travels and give us a glimpse into her adventurous new album, where traditional jazz meets Spanish flamenco, Cuban rhythms, and even some fiery keytar solos.
(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Marina Albero’s album A Nomad of Sound)
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Dig Deeper
- Visit Marina Albero at marinaalbero.net
- Purchase Marina Albero’s A Nomad of Sound from Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choice
- Follow Marina Albero on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and YouTube
- Ellis Marsalis: Family Patriarch and a Hell of a Pianist
- Ellis Marsalis Center for Music
- “19 y 42” from A Nomad of Sound (Recording session video)
- Dig into this episode’s complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com
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