Arturo Sandoval’s passion for music has inspired audiences around the world for over 40 years. Growing up in Cuba, Sandoval began his love affair with music at the age of 12. He's spent the following three decades composing, mastering the trumpet and flugel horn and securing his reputation as a virtuoso among peers, colleagues and fans. Dip into his career highlights below then journey behind the scenes with our video.
A few of Sandoval's career highlights:
- Became a founding member of legendary jazz band, Irakere, in 1973
- Was mentored by Dizzy Gillespie, who also helped him attain political asylum in the U.S.
- Has won six Billboards, four Grammys and one Emmy
- Is a tenured professor at Florida International University
- Opened the Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club in 2006 on Miami Beach
For more on Arturo Sandoval or the jazz club, visit arturosandoval.com or arturosandovaljazzclub.com.
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Arturo Sandoval is one of jazz's foremost musicians. His unique style and unbridled passion for the music have helped shape the genre to what it is today. Get to know the man behind the legend in our sit-down with Sandoval.
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