Alain Pérez
Alain Pérez (born April 20, 1977 in Trinidad, Cuba), is a Cuban bassist.[1][2]
Alain Perez was born in Manaca-Iznaga, a town in the Valle de los Ingenios in Sancti Spiritus very close to Trinidad. His father was the composer Gradelio Perez. Alain Pérez is a Cuban musician, producer, and composer known for his contributions to the world of Latin and Afro-Cuban music. With a career spanning over three decades, Pérez has released numerous albums that have been critically acclaimed and have garnered him a global fan base.
Career[edit]
The professional career began in large, thanks to the Chucho Valdes, who recognized his talent and took him to work in Irakere. There he worked since 1994 as a singer and keyboard player, until he emigrated to Spain in 2001.[3]
He has worked as a sideman for Paco De Lucia and Jerry Gonzalez and many others.[4]
Awards[edit]
- 2022 - Latin Grammy, Best Traditional Tropical Album
Discography[edit]
- 1992 - A Punto de Caer
- 1997 - Adelante Siempre Vamos a Llegar
- 2003 - Canciones Inéditas
- 2009 - Homenaje a Tito Puente
- 2013 - En El Aire (Ayva Musica)
- 2016 - Un Corazón Músical
- 2020 - Metamorfosis
- 2021 - Cha Cha Chá: Homenaje A Lo Tradicional[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Alain Perez – Master of Cuban Music". havanamusicschool.com. January 27, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Caraballoso, Eric (November 22, 2023). "Alain Pérez: "I risked being what I am"". oncubanews.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Alain Pérez: Music is continuous experimentation". Magazine AM:PM. July 11, 2018.
- ^ https://www.markbass.it/artist/alain-perez/
- ^ "Album Release. Cha Cha Chá: Homenaje a lo tradicional". Arte por Excelencias.