HAROLD REY QUARTET

HAROLD REY QUARTET

Wednesday 19-Thursday 20 Aug
8PM & 10PM
Café Central Ateneo

Amy Gaviria - vocals
Harold Rey - piano
Iván Ruíz - bass
Johnny Gómez - drums, percussion

They present a musical journey through the legacy of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan, viewed through the rich rhythmic traditions of Cuban music. The repertoire features interpretations of some of the most iconic songs associated with these legendary jazz vocalists, alongside original compositions by singer Amy Gaviria.

The program explores styles including Afro-Cuban music, danzón, cha-cha-chá, guaguancó, son, bolero, and fusion, creating a dialogue between the language of jazz and the Cuban musical tradition.

Harold Rey, a Cuban pianist, arranger, and music producer based in Spain since the 1990s, has built an extensive career as a performer and musical director. He has collaborated with artists such as Soledad Giménez, Manu Tenorio, Niña Pastori, Ángela Carrasco, Antonio Carmona, Los del Río, Roko, and Carmen París, while also performing at international jazz and Latin music festivals.

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