Widely recognized as a young genius, Ignacio "Nachito" Herrera stunned Cuban audiences at the age of twelve, performing Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 with the Havana Symphony Orchestra. His love of classical music quickly combined with traditional Cuban rhythms under the instruction of the Cuban masters-Rubén González, Jorge Gomez Labraña, and Frank Fernández. In his twenties, Nachito became the musical director at the famous "Tropicana" in Cuba where he continued to deepen his repertoire. In the late 1990's, Nachito joined the famed Cubanismo as its lead pianist, arranger, and musical director while cultivating a passion, talent and reputation in Latin Jazz; a striking influence in his music today.
Nachito has toured, performed, and shared the stage with exceptional musicians: Michel Camilo, Michael Tainer, Tata Quines, Carlos de Puerto, Tito Puentes, Oscar de Leon, Giovanni Hidalgo (Mananguito), Emilio del Monte, Jesus Alemany, Yellowjackets and many others.
In addition to being a talented and engaging performer, Nachito has been involved in fifteen different album projects in various capacities: as a producer, collaborator, arranger, artist and musician. Today, a new project emerges on the market from Nachito Herrera: Bembé En Mi Casa.
Bembé En Mi Casa is a journey through rich combinations of Cuban rhythms - both old and new; a show of spiritual force and musical talent; and a demonstration of proud Cuban tradition. Bembé is supported by a talented, and acclaimed group of Cuban musicians including Raúl Pineda on drums, Jesús Díaz as lead vocal and percussion, Adalberto Lara on trumpet, Nardy Castellini on saxophone and Mirdalys Herrera on vocals.
Editor's Pick:
Pay attention to this debut release from Ignacio "Nachito" Herrera, former ¡Cubanismo! pianist and bandleader. This hard-hitting piano virtuoso has assembled a top-level band that explores the richness and sophistication of Afro-Cuban jazz as well as the full palette of Cuban dance music like danzón-chá, guaracha and bolero. And while traditional styles are embraced, it's clearly a modern record with Herrera's imprint. The title track, "Bembé En Mi Casa," is a pumped-up salsafied dance number that swings hard with superb vocals and percussion by Jesús Diaz. Herrera takes us through his arrangements with both smarts and style, and ends the project with the uptempo "Ritmo Caliente." Here, Herrera's own daughter Mirdalys sings the virtues of Cuba's diverse rhythmic styles.
Herrera has studied with Jesús "Chucho" Valdés, Rubén González and Frank Fernandez, and his arrangements clearly embody the intensity of Irakere, the soul of Buena Vista, and the spirit of his ¡Cubanismo!.
Highly Recommended.
Reviewed by Descarga.com - Sept 2005
"With unbridled freedom, he jams with potent montunos and high-energy timba to solos that can melt snow off the sidewalk."
Jesse "Chuy" Valera
Latin Beat Magazine
"Hotter than the burning tip of a contraband Cuban cigar. Stronger than a straight shot of Havana rum. As exciting as a World Series game, with El Duque on the mound. And tastier than a big platter of black beans, rice, sweet plantains and ropa vieja thats shredded beef folks. Explosive. Crowd pleasing. Rhythmically intense. Romantic. Dynamic. Jaw-droppingly good."
Tom Surrowicz
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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