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
editThe 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.
- ^ "Alain Perez – Markbass".
- ^ "Album Release. Cha Cha Chá: Homenaje a lo tradicional". Arte por Excelencias.