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Julito Padrón | |
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| Birth name | Julio Enrique Padrón Veranes |
| Born | April 13, 1971 Colón, Matanzas, Cuba |
| Genres | Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz, Cuban popular music |
| Occupation(s) | Trumpeter, composer, bandleader |
Julito Padrón (born April 13, 1971) is a Cuban trumpeter and composer known for his work in Latin jazz and Cuban popular music. A graduate of the Escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, he has performed with some of the most influential groups in Cuban music, including Irakere, the Afro-Cuban All Stars, and the Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Padrón was born in Colón, Matanzas, Cuba, and began studying trumpet at age nine. He trained at conservatories in Pinar del Río and later Havana, graduating from the Escuela Nacional de Arte in 1991.[2]
Career
[edit]Padrón began his professional career with the Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro under the direction of Carlos Embale. He later joined the influential band Irakere, led by pianist Chucho Valdés, where he gained broader recognition as a soloist in Afro-Cuban jazz.[3]
Over the years, he has worked with a wide range of artists and ensembles, including Adalberto Álvarez, Bobby Carcassés, Interactivo, and Cucurucho Valdés. He has also collaborated internationally with musicians such as Mista Savona, Javier Colina, and Pancho Amat.[3]
In 2000, Padrón released his first solo album, Descarga Santa, followed by Buenas Noticias (2001), which blended genres such as Mozambique, cha-cha-chá, and Afro-Cuban rumba. His third album, Caridad, drew inspiration from danzón and son traditions. These recordings showcased his approach to fusing jazz improvisation with Cuban rhythmic styles.[2]
Padrón has performed at major international venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York, and has toured extensively throughout Europe and the Americas. He has appeared with groups such as the Afro-Cuban All Stars under the direction of Juan de Marcos González, and played alongside percussionists Tata Güines and José Luis Quintana "Changuito".[2]
In recent years, Padrón has served as musical director for the Zanja All Stars and continues to perform across a variety of jazz and world music settings.
Musical Style
[edit]Padrón's style is rooted in Cuban musical traditions but draws heavily from American jazz and Brazilian music. His playing incorporates bebop, funk, and Latin jazz, often noted for its phrasing and harmonic sophistication. Critics have highlighted his ability to integrate complex improvisation with traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms.[3]
Selected Discography
[edit]Solo albums
[edit]- Descarga Santa (2000)
- Buenas Noticias (2001)
- Caridad
As sideman
[edit]- Si te contara (1997) – with Javier Colina, Pancho Amat, Perico Sambeat, and others
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Zanja Records | Julio Padron musical director of Zanja All Stars".
- ^ a b c "Julio "Julito" Padrón". June 16, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Biography Julito Padrón". jazzmintmusic.com.
Category:1971 births Category:Living people Category:Cuban trumpeters Category:Latin jazz trumpeters Category:Afro-Cuban jazz musicians Category:People from Matanzas Province Category:Irakere members Category:Afro-Cuban All Stars members