Evento

Chembo Corniel Quintet

September 8, 2023
Chembo Corniel Quintet
Percussionist Wilson Chembo Corniel, Jr. was born in NYC, the child of Puerto Rican parents. He studied music at The Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts in New York City, Pastore Music in New Jersey, and he also attended La Escuela National de Arte (ENA) in Havana, Cuba in 1997 and 1999 under the direction of Chucho Valdez. Chembo taught percussion at Purchase College and also at The Drummers Collective in New York City. He is currently concentrating on leading his own Latin Jazz quintet, The Chembo Corniel Quintet. Chembo received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Latin Jazz album for his CD Things I Wanted To Do in 2009. His 2023 release, Artistas, Musicos y Poetas, is a colorful musical stew of explosive polyrhythms, inventive jazz solos, and exciting ensembles. Celebrating his 20th anniversary as a bandleader, he is opening the door to the future by showcasing his new group of multi-talented, fresh, young, and gifted musicians.
Accompanying him are Hery Paz (tenor sax/flute), Carlos Cuevas (piano), Ian Stewart(bass) and Diego Lopez (drums).