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Alain Pérez

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Alain Pérez (born April 20, 1977 in Trinidad, Cuba), is a Cuban bassist.[1][2]

Alain Perez was born in Manaca-Iznaga, a town in the Valle de los Ingenios in Sancti Spiritus very close to Trinidad. His father was the composer Gradelio Perez. Alain Pérez is a Cuban musician, producer, and composer known for his contributions to the world of Latin and Afro-Cuban music. With a career spanning over three decades, Pérez has released numerous albums that have been critically acclaimed and have garnered him a global fan base.

Career

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The professional career began in large, thanks to the Chucho Valdes, who recognized his talent and took him to work in Irakere. There he worked since 1994 as a singer and keyboard player, until he emigrated to Spain in 2001.[3]

He has worked as a sideman for Paco De Lucia and Jerry Gonzalez and many others.[4]

Awards

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Discography

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  • 1992 - A Punto de Caer
  • 1997 - Adelante Siempre Vamos a Llegar
  • 2003 - Canciones Inéditas
  • 2009 - Homenaje a Tito Puente
  • 2013 - En El Aire (Ayva Musica)
  • 2016 - Un Corazón Músical
  • 2020 - Metamorfosis
  • 2021 - Cha Cha Chá: Homenaje A Lo Tradicional[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Alain Perez – Master of Cuban Music". havanamusicschool.com. January 27, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Caraballoso, Eric (November 22, 2023). "Alain Pérez: "I risked being what I am"". oncubanews.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Alain Pérez: Music is continuous experimentation". Magazine AM:PM. July 11, 2018.
  4. ^ "Alain Perez – Markbass".
  5. ^ "Album Release. Cha Cha Chá: Homenaje a lo tradicional". Arte por Excelencias.