Carlos Averhoff

Who is Carlos Averhoff?

Carlos Averhoff is a Cuban jazz musician primarily known for playing tenor saxophone. He has been called "Carlos Averhoff 'Sax'". He is currently based in Miami, Florida. In Cuba he initially had classical training. In 1973 he replaced Paquito D'Rivera at the "Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna" as the government had declared him "reactionary." He is also involved in Timba music. His son Carlos Averhoff, Jr "Sax" is also a musician.