Paquito D'Rivera

Latin jazz, Musical Artist

1948 –

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Who is Paquito D'Rivera?

Paquito D'Rivera is a Cuban alto saxophonist, clarinetist and soprano saxophonist. The winner of multiple Grammys and other awards, D'Rivera has lived in the United States since the early 1980s. He has worked in a variety of contexts, but is perhaps best known for playing Latin jazz. He has won six Latin Grammy Awards and four Grammy awards.

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Born
Jun 4, 1948
Havana
Also known as
  • Paquito D' Rivera
  • A Taste of Paquito D'Rivera
  • D'Rivera, Paquito
Parents
Siblings
Nationality
  • Cuba
Profession
Education
  • Berklee College of Music
Lived in
  • Havana

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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