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Gonzalo Rubalcaba
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Rubalcaba at the Miami International Film Festival in 2015
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| Born | May 27, 1963 Havana, Cuba |
| Genres | Jazz, Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz, jazz fusion, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1983–present |
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Gonzalo Rubalcaba (born May 27, 1963) is a famous Cuban jazz pianist and composer. He is known for his amazing piano skills and for mixing different music styles like jazz, Latin jazz, and classical music.
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Early Life and Family
Gonzalo Rubalcaba was born in Havana, Cuba, on May 27, 1963. His full birth name was Gonzalo Julio González Fonseca. He grew up in a very musical family. His father, Guillermo Rubalcaba, and his grandfather, Jacobo Rubalcaba, were also musicians. They all used the family name "Rubalcaba" for their music careers, which came from their great-grandmother.
His Music Career
Gonzalo Rubalcaba started his music journey early. In 1983, he toured France and Africa with a group called Orquesta Aragón. This was a big step in his career.
In 1985, he decided to form his own music group, called Grupo Proyecto. With his group and as a solo artist, Gonzalo has created many albums. He has also played with many other famous musicians. Some of these include Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Charlie Haden. He is known for his unique style, which blends traditional Cuban music with modern jazz.
Awards and Achievements
Gonzalo Rubalcaba has won many important awards for his music. These awards show how talented he is and how much his music is loved around the world.
Grammy Awards
He has won several Grammy Awards, which are some of the biggest awards in music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2002 | Nocturne (as producer) | Best Latin Jazz Album | Won |
| 2005 | Land of the Sun (as producer) | Best Latin Jazz Album | Won |
| 2022 | Skyline | Best Jazz Instrumental Album | Won |
Latin Grammy Awards
He has also won several Latin Grammy Awards, which celebrate music from Latin America.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2002 | Supernova | Best Latin Jazz Album | Won |
| 2006 | Solo | Best Latin Jazz Album | Won |
| 2022 | Live in Marciac | Best Tropical Traditional Album | Won |
Gonzalo Rubalcaba continues to make music and perform for audiences around the world. His contributions to jazz and Latin music are very important.
See also
In Spanish: Gonzalo Rubalcaba para niños
