Arturo Sandoval

Arturo Sandoval (born November 6, 1949) is a jazz trumpeter and pianist. He was born in Artemisa, Cuba.

Background

Arturo Sandoval began to play music at age 13 in the village band, where he learned the basics of music theory and percussion. After playing many instruments, he finally settled on the trumpet. In 1964, he began three years of serious classical trumpet studies at the Cuban National School of Arts. By the age of 16 he had earned a place in Cuba?s all-star national band. By this time, he was totally immersed in jazz, with Dizzy Gillespie his idol. In 1971 he was drafted into the military. Luckily, Sandoval was still able to play with the Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna. Because of this he was able to continue his daily practice regimen, an absolute necessity for trumpeters.

Related Topics:
Trumpet - Cuban National School of Arts - Jazz - Dizzy Gillespie - Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna

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