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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Dafnis Prieto
| name = Dafnis Prieto
| image =
| image = Dafnis-prieto DSC04840.jpg
| caption = Prieto at Aarhus Jazz Festival<br>Denmark 2019
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|7|31}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|7|31}}
| birth_place = [[Santa Clara, Cuba|Santa Clara]], Cuba
| birth_place = [[Santa Clara, Cuba]]
| genre = [[Jazz]]
| genre = [[Jazz]], [[Latin jazz]], [[Afro-Cuban jazz]]
| occupation = Musician, bandleader
| occupation = Musician, composer, bandleader, educator
| instrument = Drums
| instrument = Drums
| years_active = 2000–present
| years_active = 1993–present
| label = Zoho, Dafnison
| label = Zoho, Dafnison Music
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| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|www.dafnisonmusic.com}}
| website = {{URL|dafnisonmusic.com}}
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'''Dafnis Prieto''' (born July 31, 1974) is a Cuban-American drummer, bandleader, and educator.
'''Dafnis Prieto''' (born July 31, 1974) is a Cuban-American drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator.


==Career==
==Career==
In his home town of [[Santa Clara, Cuba|Santa Clara]], Cuba, he studied percussion and guitar. During his teens, he moved to Havana to study at the National School of Music. He concentrated on classical music and Afro Cuban music before paying more attention to jazz. In 1999, when he was twenty-five, he moved to New York City, where he worked with [[Eddie Palmieri]], [[Carlos Barbosa-Lima]], [[Arturo O'Farrill]], [[Dave Samuels]], and [[Michel Camilo]]. During the 2000s, he started a quartet, with members including [[Brian Lynch (musician)|Brian Lynch]], [[Luis Perdomo (pianist)|Luis Perdomo]], [[Peter Apfelbaum]], and Hans Glawischnig. He wrote, produced, and arranged his debut album, ''About the Monks'' (Zoho Music, 2005).<ref name="Henderson">{{cite web|last1=Henderson|first1=Alex|title=Dafnis Prieto {{!}} Biography & History {{!}} AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dafnis-prieto-mn0000105726/biography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=25 February 2017}}</ref>
In his home town of [[Santa Clara, Cuba|Santa Clara]], Cuba, Prieto studied percussion and guitar. During his teens, he moved to Havana to study at the National School of Music. He concentrated on classical music and Afro-Cuban music before paying more attention to jazz. In 1999, when he was twenty-five, Prieto moved to New York City, where he worked with [[Eddie Palmieri]], [[Carlos Barbosa-Lima]], [[Arturo O'Farrill]], [[Dave Samuels]], and [[Michel Camilo]], among many others.


Prieto has conducted master classes, clinics, and workshops. Since 2005, he has been a member of the music faculty at [[New York University]]. He teaches at the [[Frost School of Music]] at the [[University of Miami]] in Miami, Florida.
Prieto has conducted master classes, clinics, and workshops. From 2005 to 2015, he was a member of the music faculty at [[New York University]]. Since 2015, he has taught at the [[Frost School of Music]] at the [[University of Miami]] in Miami, Florida.


==Awards and honors==
==Awards and honors==
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* 2007 Grammy nomination, [[Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album|Best Latin Jazz Album]], Dafnis Prieto ''Absolute Quintet'' (Zoho Music)
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* [[MacArthur Fellows Program|MacArthur Fellow]], 2011<ref>{{cite web| author = Staff | date = September 20, 2011 | url=http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.7731001/k.7CF9/Dafnis_Prieto.htm| title=Dafnis Prieto – Jazz Percussionist & Composer | publisher= [[John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation]] | accessdate= January 16, 2013}}</ref>
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* 2007 Latin Grammy nomination, Best New Artist
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* Grammy Award nomination, [[Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album|Best Latin Jazz Album]], ''Dafnis Prieto Absolute Quintet'', 2007
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* 2011 [[MacArthur Fellows Program|MacArthur Fellow]]<ref>{{cite web|date=September 20, 2011 |url=http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.7731001/k.7CF9/Dafnis_Prieto.htm | title=Dafnis Prieto – Jazz Percussionist & Composer|publisher=John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation |accessdate=January 16, 2013}}</ref>
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* Latin Grammy nomination, Best New Artist, 2007
* 2018 Latin Grammy nomination, Best Latin Jazz Album, ''Back to the Sunset''
* 2018 Grammy Award, Best Latin Jazz Album, ''Back to the Sunset''
* 2021 Grammy nomination, Best Latin Jazz Album, ''Transparency''


==Discography==
==Discography==
===As leader===
'''As Leader:'''
* ''About the Monks'' (Zoho, 2005)
* ''About the Monks'' (Zoho, 2004)
* ''Absolute Quintet'' (Zoho, 2006)
* ''Absolute Quintet'' (Zoho, 2006)
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* ''Taking the Soul for a Walk'' (Dafnison, 2008)
'''Si O Si Quartet:'''
* ''Live at [[Jazz Standard]] NYC'' (CD Baby/Dafnison, 2009)
* ''Live at Jazz Standard NYC'' (Dafnison, 2009)
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* ''Proverb Trio'' (Dafnison, 2012)
'''Dafnis Prieto Sextet:'''
* ''Taking the Soul for a Walk'' ([[CD Baby]]/Dafnison, 2008)
* ''Triangles and Circles'' (Dafnison, 2015)
* ''Trangles and Circles'' (Dafnison Music, 2015)
* ''Back to the Sunset'' (Dafnison, 2018)
* ''Transparency'' (Dafnison, 2020)
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'''Proverb Trio:'''
* ''Cantar'' (Dafnison, 2022)
* ''Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio'' (CD Baby/Dafnison, 2012)<ref name="AM discog">{{cite web|title=Dafnis Prieto {{!}} Album Discography {{!}} AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dafnis-prieto-mn0000105726/discography|website=AllMusic|accessdate=25 February 2017}}</ref>

'''Dafnis Prieto Big Band:'''
===As sideman===
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* ''Back to the Sunset'' (Dafnison Music, 2018)
'''With [[Caribbean Jazz Project]]'''
'''As Sideman:'''
* ''The Gathering'' (Concord Picante, 2002)
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* Michel Camilo - Spirit Of The Moment
* ''Birds of a Feather'' (Concord Picante, 2003)
* ''Mosaic'' (Concord Picante, 2006)

'''With others'''
* [[Peter Apfelbaum]], ''It Is Written'' (ACT, 2005)
* [[Concha Buika]], ''[[La Noche Más Larga]]'' (Warner Music Spain, 2013)
* [[Jane Bunnett]], ''Ritmo + Soul'' (Blue Note, 2000)
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* [[Michel Camilo]], ''Spirit of the Moment'' (Telarc, 2007)
* [[Steve Coleman]], ''Lucidarium'' (Label Bleu, 2004)
* [[Matt Dusk]], ''Two Shots'' (Decca, 2004)
* [[Kip Hanrahan]], ''Beautiful Scars'' (American Clave, 2008)
* [[Paquito Hechavarria]], ''Frankly'' (Calle 54,)
* [[Brian Hughes (musician)|Brian Hughes]], ''One 2 One'' (Higher Octave, 1998)
* [[D. D. Jackson]], ''Sigame'' (Justin Time, 2001)
* D. D. Jackson, ''Suite for New York'' (Justin Time, 2003)
* [[Ronny Jordan]], ''London Lowdown'' (Blue Note, 2001)
* [[Nino Josele]], ''Espanola'' (DRO, 2009)
* [[Brian Lynch (musician)|Brian Lynch]], ''Spheres of Influence Suite'' (2006)
* Brian Lynch/[[Eddie Palmieri]], ''Simpatico'' (ArtistShare, 2006)
* [[Carlos Maza]], ''Zapato Kiko'' (Owl, 1994)
* [[Arturo O'Farrill]], ''Live in Brooklyn'' (Zoho, 2005)
* [[Eddie Palmieri]], ''La Perfecta II'' (Concord, 2002)
* [[Henry Threadgill]], ''Everybodys Mouth's a Book'' (Pi, 2001)
* Henry Threadgill, ''Up Popped the Two Lips'' (Pi, 2001)
* [[Yerba Buena (band)|Yerba Buena]], ''Follow Me'' (Wrasse, 2007)
* [[John Zorn]], ''Voices in the Wilderness'' (Tzadik, 2003)

'''Recorded by others'''
* 2001: "B. Smooth" recorded by John Benítez Trio, ''Descarga in New York'' (Khaeon)
* 2002: "El Guarachero Intrigozo (The Scheming Party Animal)" and "Masacoteando (In the Groove)" recorded by Caribbean Jazz Project, ''The Gathering'' (Concord Picante)
* 2003: "Against the Law" recorded by Caribbean Jazz Project, ''Birds of a Feather'' (Concord Picante)
* 2008: "Echo-dimensions" recorded by [[Meridian Arts Ensemble]], ''Timbrando'' (Channel Classics)
* 2008: "Song for Chico" recorded by Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, ''Song for Chico'' (Zoho)
* 2008: "The Guiros Talk" and "Claveteando" recorded by Ethos Percussion Group, ''Building'' (Bribie )
* 2008: "Vida Sin Miel" recorded by Arturo O'Farrill & Claudia Acuña, ''In These Shoes'' (Zoho)
* 2009: "Trail of Memories" recorded by Jon Nelson, ''Fable'' (8bells)
* 2015: "The Triumphant Journey" recorded by Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, ''Cuba: The Conversation Continues'' (Motéma)

<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dafnisonmusic.com/discography/|title=Discography|website=Dafnis Prieto / Dafnison Music|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-16}}</ref>


== Books ==
== Books ==
* ''A World of Rhythmic Possibilities'' (Dafnison Music, 2016)
* 2016: ''A World of Rhythmic Possibilities: Drumming Lessons and Reflections on Rhythms'' (Dafnison Music)
* 2020: ''Rhythmic Synchronicity. Individual and Collective Rhythmic Skills: A Rhythm Course for Non-Drummers. (Dafnison Music)''


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{URL|dafnisonmusic.com}}, Official site
* [https://dafnisonmusic.com/ Official site]
* [http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/09/21/nyc-jazz-musician-dafnis-prieto-named-macarthur-foundation-fellow/ "NYC Jazz Musician Dafnis Prieto Named MacArthur Foundation Fellow"]. Brown, Kathryn (September 21, 2011). [[WCBS-TV]]. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
* [http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/09/21/nyc-jazz-musician-dafnis-prieto-named-macarthur-foundation-fellow/ "NYC Jazz Musician Dafnis Prieto Named MacArthur Foundation Fellow"]. Brown, Kathryn (September 21, 2011)
* [https://www.npr.org/artists/113538295/dafnis-prieto "Dafnis Prieto"]. [[NPR Music]]. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
* [https://www.npr.org/artists/113538295/dafnis-prieto At NPR Music]
* [http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/dafnis-prieto Interview] NAMM Oral History Library (2008)


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Revision as of 02:17, 24 October 2022

Dafnis Prieto
Prieto at Aarhus Jazz Festival Denmark 2019
Prieto at Aarhus Jazz Festival
Denmark 2019
Background information
Born (1974-07-31) July 31, 1974 (age 49)
Santa Clara, Cuba
GenresJazz, Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader, educator
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1993–present
LabelsZoho, Dafnison Music
Websitedafnisonmusic.com

Dafnis Prieto (born July 31, 1974) is a Cuban-American drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator.

Career

In his home town of Santa Clara, Cuba, Prieto studied percussion and guitar. During his teens, he moved to Havana to study at the National School of Music. He concentrated on classical music and Afro-Cuban music before paying more attention to jazz. In 1999, when he was twenty-five, Prieto moved to New York City, where he worked with Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Arturo O'Farrill, Dave Samuels, and Michel Camilo, among many others.

Prieto has conducted master classes, clinics, and workshops. From 2005 to 2015, he was a member of the music faculty at New York University. Since 2015, he has taught at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida.

Awards and honors

  • 2007 Grammy nomination, Best Latin Jazz Album, Dafnis Prieto Absolute Quintet (Zoho Music)
  • 2007 Latin Grammy nomination, Best New Artist
  • 2011 MacArthur Fellow[1]
  • 2018 Latin Grammy nomination, Best Latin Jazz Album, Back to the Sunset
  • 2018 Grammy Award, Best Latin Jazz Album, Back to the Sunset
  • 2021 Grammy nomination, Best Latin Jazz Album, Transparency

Discography

As leader

  • About the Monks (Zoho, 2004)
  • Absolute Quintet (Zoho, 2006)
  • Taking the Soul for a Walk (Dafnison, 2008)
  • Live at Jazz Standard NYC (Dafnison, 2009)
  • Proverb Trio (Dafnison, 2012)
  • Triangles and Circles (Dafnison, 2015)
  • Back to the Sunset (Dafnison, 2018)
  • Transparency (Dafnison, 2020)
  • Cantar (Dafnison, 2022)

As sideman

With Caribbean Jazz Project

  • The Gathering (Concord Picante, 2002)
  • Birds of a Feather (Concord Picante, 2003)
  • Mosaic (Concord Picante, 2006)

With others

Recorded by others

  • 2001: "B. Smooth" recorded by John Benítez Trio, Descarga in New York (Khaeon)
  • 2002: "El Guarachero Intrigozo (The Scheming Party Animal)" and "Masacoteando (In the Groove)" recorded by Caribbean Jazz Project, The Gathering (Concord Picante)
  • 2003: "Against the Law" recorded by Caribbean Jazz Project, Birds of a Feather (Concord Picante)
  • 2008: "Echo-dimensions" recorded by Meridian Arts Ensemble, Timbrando (Channel Classics)
  • 2008: "Song for Chico" recorded by Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Song for Chico (Zoho)
  • 2008: "The Guiros Talk" and "Claveteando" recorded by Ethos Percussion Group, Building (Bribie )
  • 2008: "Vida Sin Miel" recorded by Arturo O'Farrill & Claudia Acuña, In These Shoes (Zoho)
  • 2009: "Trail of Memories" recorded by Jon Nelson, Fable (8bells)
  • 2015: "The Triumphant Journey" recorded by Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Cuba: The Conversation Continues (Motéma)

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Books

  • 2016: A World of Rhythmic Possibilities: Drumming Lessons and Reflections on Rhythms (Dafnison Music)
  • 2020: Rhythmic Synchronicity. Individual and Collective Rhythmic Skills: A Rhythm Course for Non-Drummers. (Dafnison Music)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dafnis Prieto – Jazz Percussionist & Composer". John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. September 20, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
  2. ^ "Discography". Dafnis Prieto / Dafnison Music. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
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