Roberto Fonseca

Roberto Fonseca (Born 1975) is a Havana based, Cuban jazz pianist. He is seen as one of the great contemporary Cuban artists and an international ambassador of Cuban music and culture. Fonseca was originally drawn to the drums and this comes through in his distinct percussive playing style.

Fonseca began studying piano at age 8 and by 14 was experimenting with fusing American jazz and traditional Cuban rhythms. After earning a degree in musical composition, he left Cuba to find his sound and began touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Omara Portuondo [cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/release/d2f9/ |title=Roberto fonseca - "Zamazu" review |publisher=BBC World Music |accessdate=2008-07-02] and Ibrahim Ferrer.

Fonseca has released 3 albums: Tiene Que Ver (1999), Elegano (2001), and Zamazu (2007). He has performed at numerous festivals and most recently performed a sold out, electric show at the 2008 Festival de Jazz de Montreal

References

[ [http://www.sasamusic.com/a17_roberto_fonseca/artist_bio.htm Roberto Fonseca Group :::::: Biography ] ] [ [http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/Fijm2008/programmation/fiche_en.aspx?showId=360 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal - ROBERTO FONSECA ] ]