Manuel Valera

Pianist

Birthday October 17, 1980

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Cuba

Age 43 years old

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About

Received the 2005 and 2006 ASCAP Young Composers Award and was a finalist at the 2004 and 2006 Great American Jazz Competition.

Before Fame

He studied at New York's New School University.

Trivia

His 2012 release New Cuban Express earned him a 2013 Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Family Life

His family was residing in Havana when he was born, but he opted to move to New York City in 2000.

Associated With

He was inspired by the art of Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett.