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Arranger, Composer, Fabian Almazan, Jazz, Palmetto Records, Piano
Greetings jazz enthusiasts, this amazing new recording by Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Fabian Almazan’s new album “PERSONALITIES” is one of my favorites from 2011! For those of you who want to travel into a new dimension musically this project by Fabian Almazan will in deed take you beyond where you would expect to go. –Rob Young | The Urban Flux
Fabian Almazan Trio -][- Personalities (MP3) [Palmetto Records, 2011]
[Biography] – Pianist and composer Fabian Almazan, a native of Cuba now residing in New York City, found his musical roots as a child in his homeland of Havana where he first became involved in the classical piano tradition. When his parents could not afford to pay for private piano lessons, having fled Cuba in political exile to Miami, FL, pianist Conchita Betancourt was gracious enough to impart free lessons for over three years. Thanks to Mrs. Betancourt’s exceeding generosity, Fabian was able to audition for the New World School of the Arts High School in Miami, FL where he studied from 1998 to 2002. Continue reading