Saxophonist and clarinetist paquito d rivera was born in cuba. Jason picker on piano andy brems on bass andrew martinez on guitar. My sax life is the awardwinning memoir of famed cuban musician paquito drivera. Check out paquitos website for calendar information and recordings. He is the recipient of the nea jazz masters award 2005 and the national medal of the arts 2005, as well as the living jazz legend award from the kennedy center, washington, d. Here are the instructions to enable javascript in your web browser. A captivating memoir from one of jazzs most beloved practitioners, fourteentime grammy winner paquito drivera s letters to yeyito is a fascinating tour of a life lived in music, and a useful guidebook for aspiring artists everywhere book. Because paquito d rivera is such a compelling improviser, one greets a heavily arranged and orchestrated session like portraits of cuba with some apprehension. Check out paquito s website for calendar information and recordings. Mi vida saxual coleccion cultura cubana spanish edition drivera, paquito on. Paquito produced and oversaw the recording himself using his own world renowned band. He continued to be involved with a variety of projects. Letters to yeyito is more than a litany of lessons from a life in music for one major reason.
In learning the publisher was going out of business, paquito was able to obtain the remaining stock. The lost sessions by paquito drivera 8436006494239 cd. Read an excerpt from jazz legend paquito driveras new. He was also a star in chucho valdess supergroup, irakere, and played with dizzy gillespie before he defected to spain and relocated to the u.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Paquito d rivera, cubanborn alto saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, bandleader and author is a jack of all trades and master of all. Cubanborn, classically trained and a jazz musician by inspiration, drivera is one of the finest clarinet players alive, and a. Paquito d rivera free sheet music to download in pdf. Download aebersold vol 77 paquito drivera free book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. The supply is limited, so we are offering this only through the website directly to fans. We placed 6th overall out of over 20 combos competing.
The best of paquito drivera licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbialegacy. Bios official bio in ms word official bio in acrobat pdf photos please use only one image per concert series so that you will not be confused with other concerts also going on. My sax life is the englishlanguage edition of d rivera s memoirs, published to acclaim in 1998. Cubaborn and new yorkbased saxophonist and clarinet player paquito d rivera has balanced a career in latin jazz with commissions as a classical composer and appearances with symphony orchestras. Letters to yeyito by paquito drivera nook book ebook. Nov 17, 2005 a bestselling artist with more than thirty solo albums to his credit, d rivera has performed at the white house and the blue note, and with orchestras, jazz ensembles, and chamber groups around the world.
The best of paquito d rivera, an album by paquito d rivera on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. My combo performing gdansk by paquito drivera at the reno jazz festival. Classical new jersey wrote, whether playing bach or postbop, d rivera s mastery of the instruments and his expressive capability is unquestionable. His celebrated recordings include the grammywinning historia del soldado 2003, brazilian dreams 2003, live at the blue note 2001, and portraits of cuba 1996. Gdansk by paquito drivera from the album why not released in 1984 by columbia records musicians personnel. Shop amongst our popular books, including 11, paquito drivera brazilian jazz, paquito drivera latin jazz and more from paquito drivera. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. The website background is not authorized for usage. Drivera was a judge for the 5th and 8th annual independent music awards to support independent artists. Paquito d rivera songs for all instruments and levels. Gdansk latin jazz backing track paquito d rivera youtube. This set contrasts the thrill of hot, exciting latin classics with the meditative, laidback feel of brazilian favorites.
The havanaborn saxophonistclarinetist paquito d rivera was a member of the cuban national symphony. But as it turns out, such apprehension is unwarranted, for the cuban saxmanclarinetist still has enough room to solo and say what needs to be said. Born in havana, cuba, he performed at age 10 with the national theater orchestra, studied at the havana conservatory of music and, at. Paquito drivera paquito blowin 1981, vinyl discogs. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Letters to yeyito book by paquito drivera, paquito d. He started learning music with his father at the age of 5, who was a wellknown classical saxophonist and conductor in cuba.
Paquito drivera produced and oversaw the recording of this cd himself using his own. In this, his fourth book, paquito d rivera tells of his travels and adventures throughout the world. Buy paquito drivera tickets from the official site. If this book had been written by less than an accomplished jazzclassical musician than maestro drivera, it would have less meaning. A bestselling artist with more than thirty solo albums to his credit, drivera has performed at the white house and the blue note, and with orchestras, jazz ensembles, and chamber groups around the world.
The album was produced by jay and marty ashby, and features eight songs performed with several guest performers such as brenda. In addition to performing with the paquito drivera big band, the paquito drivera quintet, the chamber music group triangulo, and the calypso and salsa band the caribbean jazz project, he began to accept commissions to compose for chamber groups and orchestras. The best of paquito drivera by paquito drivera on spotify. May 28, 2009 one of the most promising sights in jazz is paquito drivera, coming your way with his clarinet bag over his shoulder, smiling and looking to. A captivating memoir from one of jazzs most beloved practitioners, fourteentime grammy winner paquito driveras letters to yeyito is a fascinating tour of a life lived in music, and a useful guidebook for aspiring artists everywhere. The winner of fourteen grammy awards, he is celebrated both for his artistry in latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer. In addition to performing with the paquito d rivera big band, the paquito d rivera quintet, the chamber music group triangulo, and the calypso and salsa band the caribbean jazz project, he began to accept commissions to compose for chamber groups and orchestras. Paquito drivera for use with all bflat, eflat, c and bc instruments, the jazz play along series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. Jan 09, 2019 in his passion to bring latin repertoire to greater prominence, mr. Read online aebersold vol 77 paquito drivera free book pdf free download link book now. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Drivera is celebrating his fiftieth year as a performer in 2004 with concerts throughout the world and culminating with a special celebration at carnegie hall in january 2005.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Mi vida saxual coleccion cultura cubana spanish edition. He is a winner of several grammys and other prestigious awards, has recorded over 30 albums as a leader and is constantly working. In his career as a legendary reed player and composer of jazz and traditional cuban music, he has traveled all over the world and, in this book, tells us all about his life in cuba and abroad. I originally had this on a cassette back in the early 90s.
Drivera has successfully created, championed and promoted all types of classical compositions, including his three chamber compositions recorded live in concert with the distinguished cellist yoyo ma, and garnered paquito a grammy as best instrumental composition 2004. Buy jamey aebersold jazz, volume 77 paquito driver at. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Volume 77 paquito drivera latin, brazilian, caribbean. Paquito drivera brazilian jazz jazz playalong volume. He took d rivera to clubs like the tropicana frequented by his musician friends and customers and to concert bands and orchestras. Jul 30, 2007 paquito d rivera plays a clarinet feature, live on a pbs special called americanos. Paquito drivera has 16 books on goodreads with 93 ratings. Panamericana suite is a live album by cuban jazz performer paquito drivera. He began his musical studies at the age of five and at the age six was already performing with the cuban national symphony orchestra.
Paquito drivera in concert at jazz at lincoln center paquito drivera, the clarinetist and saxophonist, center, with diego urcola, left, and oscar stagnaro, at the rose theater at. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Paquito francisco d rivera was born in havana, cuba. The book ser o no ser by paquito d rivera is available now to fans. Paquito drivera in concert at jazz at lincoln center. The diverse music presented here is a welcome addition to every musicians playalong library. Sony atv publishing, rumblefish publishing, bmi broadcast music inc. I was heartbroken, because this cd was so hard to find until amazon came along this is a sexy, sultry cd. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Ladies in white 2010 for clarinet, cello and in addition to his extraordinary performing career as an instrumentalist, paquito drivera has rapidly gained a reputation as a dynamic composer. A legendary figure in latin jazz and author of mi vida saxual, paquito drivera pens the adventures of pucho escalante, an energetic cuban trombone player. Jan 14, 2006 paquito d riverathe jazz chamber trio chesky jd 293. This set contrasts the thrill of hot, exciting latin classics with the. Portraits of cuba by paquito drivera 90368029867 super.
Youll find a wide selection of paquito drivera sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Paquito drivera tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Buy paquito driveras album titled the lost sessions to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Paquito produced and oversaw the recording himself using his own world. Ladies in white 2010 for clarinet, cello and pianotembandumba 2009 for childrens chorus and clavesthe cape cod files 2009 for clarinet and piano kites 2005 for clarinet and chamber ensemble conversations with cachao 2007 for double bass, clarinetsaxophone, and orchestra. Lessons from a life in music years after receiving a fan letter with no return address, latin jazz legend paquito drivera started to write letters.
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