Carlos Sarduy
The Afro-Cuban trumpet — from Havana to the world's jazz stages
Biography
Born in Havana, Carlos Sarduy is one of the most active musicians of his generation: a spectacular trumpeter and percussionist, but also a pianist, composer and producer. He has collaborated with Chucho Valdés, Bebo Valdés, Steve Coleman, David Murray, Esperanza Spalding, Buika and Mariza, and is a founding member of El Comité. According to his official agency page, he received a Grammy Award alongside Chucho Valdés (Irakere 40) and two Latin Grammys, and has recorded over 50 albums. ONE WORLD has presented him live and on video.
The One World link
Carlos Sarduy is among the artists presented live and on video by ONE WORLD (the label's Live page).
Distinctions and benchmarks
Grammy Award with Chucho Valdés (Irakere 40) and two Latin Grammys (per his agency) · Over 50 albums · Founding member of El Comité · Collaborations: Chucho and Bebo Valdés, Steve Coleman, Esperanza Spalding
Performing formats
- Quartet — Afro-Cuban jazz
- The Groove Messengers — groove, timba, funk