10 Facts About Arturo Sandoval

10 Facts About Arturo Sandoval

1. Learning Music Through Practice. Sandoval started learning music at the age of 13, when he joined a local village band. 
2. Trumpet As His Chosen Instrument. Arturo tried various instruments but chose a trumpet. He attended classical trumpet lessons for three years in the Cuban National School of Arts.
3. Inspired by the Best. Arturo was inspired by the music of jazz musicians such as Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, and especially Dizzy Gillespie, who had also become his mentor and friend.
4. Part of the United Nations Orchestra. Arturo Sandoval joined the orchestra at Gillespie’s request. During one of their tours, Dizzy helped Sandoval to defect from Cuba and become an American citizen. 
5. Exploring a Variety of Styles. During his career Sandoval has performed and continues to perform both classical and jazz music, playing his trumpet parts in ensemble and orchestra settings. 
6. Multifaceted and Unique Sound. In Arturo’s music, listeners can recognize many unique elements such as Afro-Cuban rhythms, Latin melodies, and jazz harmonies.
7. Composing Scores for a Ballet and an Orchestra. Arturo wrote scores for Pepito's Story and composed a classical trumpet concerto that he performed with the London Symphony Orchestra. 
8. Winner of Prestigious Awards. Sandoval has won 10 Grammy Awards, as well as the Billboard Awards, proving his excellence as a jazz musician in a variety of musical works from Latin jazz compositions to film scores.
9. Memorable Performances. Sandoval's stage presence deeply impresses people with his improvisations, energetic solos, and perfect transitions across various styles. 
10. Sharing His Passion and Knowledge. Arturo is also actively engaged in education, holding masterclasses and clinics for students and professional musicians. During his master classes he emphasizes the significance of a deep connection with music as a whole as well as shares technical aspects of music and talks about challenges the musicians often face.