Michel Camilo
Pianist
Musician and composer who was a master of jazz, Latin, and classical piano.
He studied at the National Conservatory for 13 years where he came under the influence of bop and contemporary jazz.
He provided the soundtrack for Amo Tu Cama Rica, Los Peores Años de Nuestra Vida, and numerous other Spanish-language films.
His parents originally gave him an accordion, but it was his grandparents' piano that really sparked his interest.
He was influenced by such artists as Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, and Keith Jarrett.