CHIPI CHACÓN QUARTET

Chipi Chacón - trumpet
Luis Guerra - piano (23rd)
Jorge Vera - piano (24th)
Gastón Joya - double bass (23rd)
Miquel Álvarez - double bass (24th)
Fabio Rivera - drums

Chipi Chacón is a Venezuelan trumpet player, composer, singer and producer, currently regarded as one of the Latin American artists with the greatest international potential. He is recognised by leading figures in music for his remarkable versatility and has performed in more than 50 countries at some of the most important festivals worldwide. He has collaborated with major figures such as John Williams, Claudio Abbado, Simon Rattle, Martha Argerich, Gustavo Dudamel, Krzysztof Penderecki, Bob Mintzer, Arturo Sandoval, James Morrison and Paquito D’Rivera, among others.

Chipi has released seven albums and has won multiple awards in his home country during his short but remarkable career. He was also nominated for a Latin Grammy for “Best New Artist” for his third album, “Transparente”.