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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. 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. |
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==Awards and |
==Awards and Honors== |
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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> |
* [[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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* GRAMMY nomination, [[Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album|Best Latin Jazz Album]], ''Dafnis Prieto Absolute Quintet'', 2007 |
* GRAMMY nomination, [[Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album|Best Latin Jazz Album]], ''Dafnis Prieto Absolute Quintet'', 2007 |
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Dafnis Prieto | |
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| Born | July 31, 1974 Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Genres | Jazz, Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Composer, Bandleader, Educator |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Zoho, Dafnison Music |
| Website | www |
Dafnis Prieto (born July 31, 1974) is a Cuban-American drummer, bandleader, and educator.
Career
In his home town of 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, Luis Perdomo, Peter Apfelbaum, and Hans Glawischnig. He wrote, produced, and arranged his debut album, About the Monks (Zoho Music, 2005).[1]
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.
Awards and Honors
- MacArthur Fellow, 2011[2]
- GRAMMY nomination, Best Latin Jazz Album, Dafnis Prieto Absolute Quintet, 2007
- Latin GRAMMY nomination, Best New Artist, 2007
Discography[3]
As Leader:
- 2018: Dafnis Prieto Big Band Back to the Sunset (Dafnison Music)
- 2015: Dafnis Prieto Sextet Triangles and Circles (Dafnison Music)
- 2012: Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio (Dafnison Music)
- 2009: Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet Live at Jazz Standard NYC (Dafnison Music)
- 2008: Dafnis Prieto Sextet Taking the Soul for a Walk (Dafnison Music)
- 2006: Dafnis Prieto Absolute Quintet (Zoho Music)
- 2004: Dafnis Prieto About the Monks (Zoho Music)
As Bandmate:
- 2016: Roberto Occhipinti Stabilimento (Modica Music)
- 2015: Iván ‘Melón’ Lewis Ayer y Hoy (Ayva Musica)
- 2013: Buika La Noche Más Larga (Warner Music Spain)
- 2012: Román Filiú Musae (Dafnison Music)
- 2010: Issac Delgado L-O-V-E (Calle 54 Records)
- 2009: Niño Josele Española (Calle 54 Records/Warner Music Spain)
- 2009: Paquito Hechavarría Frankly (Calle 54 Records)
- 2009: Roberto Occhipinti A Bend in the River (Alma Records/Modica Music)
- 2008: Arturo O’Farrill & Claudia Acuña In These Shoes (Zoho Music)
- 2007: Michel Camilo Spirit of the Moment (Telarc)
- 2007: Kip Hanrahan Beautiful Scars (American Clave)
- 2007: Elio Villafranca Quartet The Source In Between (Ceiba Tree Music)
- 2007: Hector Martignon Refugee (Zoho Music)
- 2006: The Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project Simpático (ArtistShare/Hollistic Music Works)
- 2006: Martirio Primavera en Nueva York (Calle 54 Records)
- 2006: Caribbean Jazz Project Mosaic (Concord Picante)
- 2006: Roberto Occhipinti Yemaya (Alma Records/Modica Music)
- 2006: D.D. Jackson Serenity Song (Justin Time Records)
- 2006: Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence Spheres of Influence Suite (EWE Records)
- 2006: Yosvany Terry Cabrera Metamorphosis (Kindred Rhythm/EWE Records)
- 2006: Conjure Bad Mouth (American Clave)
- 2005: Peter Apfelbaum & The New York Hieroglyphics It Is Written (ACT Music)
- 2005: Arturo O'Farrill Live in Brooklyn (Zoho Music)
- 2004: Bebo Valdés Bebo de Cuba (Calle 54 Records/Sony BMG)
- 2004: Steve Coleman and Five Elements Lucidarium (Label Bleu)
- 2004: Tony Lujan Tribute (Bella Records)
- 2004: Carlos Barbosa-Lima Siboney (Zoho Music)
- 2003: Elio Villafranca Incantations/Encantaciones (Ceiba Tree Music/Pimienta Records)
- 2003: Roberto Occhipinti The Cusp (Alma Records/Modica Music)
- 2003: Papo Vázquez Pirates Troubadours Carnival In San Juan (Cubop)
- 2003: Caribbean Jazz Project Birds of a Feather (Concord Picante)
- 2003: D.D. Jackson Suite for New York (Justin Time Records)
- 2003: Yerba Buena President Alien (Razor & Tie)
- 2003: Arturo O'Farrill Trio Cumana (M&I/Pony Canyon)
- 2002: John Santos and the Machete Ensemble S.F. Bay (Machete Records)
- 2002: Eddie Palmieri La Perfecta II (Concord Records)
- 2002: Caribbean Jazz Project The Gathering (Concord Picante)
- 2001: Henry Threadgill's Zooid Up Popped the Two Lips (Pi Recordings)
- 2001: Henry Threadgill & Make a Move Everybodys Mouth’s a Book (Pi Recordings)
- 2001: D.D. Jackson Sígame (Justin Time Records)
- 2001: John Benítez Trio Descarga in New York (Khaeon)
- 2000: Jane Bunnett & The Spirits of Havana Ritmo + Soul (Blue Note)
- 2000: Roberto Occhipinti Trinacria (Alma Records/Modica Music)
- 1998: Columna B Enclave (Mas i Mas Records)
- 1998: Brian Hughes One 2 One (Higher Octave)
- 1997: Marilyn Lerner In Cuba: Birds Are Returning (Jazz Focus Records)
- 1997: Los Terry From Africa to Camagüey (Round World)
- 1997: Hilario Durán Cuban Jazz All Stars Killer Tumbao (Justin Time Records)
- 1996: Gema y Pável Cosa De Broma (Intuition/Nubenegra)
- 1995: Andy Palacio Keimoun (Beat On) (Intuition/Stonetree Records)
- 1994: Carlos Maza Group Zapato Kiko (Owl Records/EMI France)
- 1993: Ramón Valle Levitando (Ayva Musica)
Dafnis Prieto Music Recorded by Other Artists:
- 2015: ‘The Triumphant Journey’ recorded by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Cuba: The Conversation Continues (Motéma Music)
- 2009: ‘Trail of Memories’ recorded by Jon Nelson Fable (8bells)
- 2008: ‘Song for Chico’ recorded by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Song for Chico (Zoho Music)
- 2008: ‘Echo-dimensions’ recorded by Meridian Arts Ensemble Timbrando (Channel Classics Records)
- 2008: ‘The Guiros Talk’ & ‘Claveteando’ recorded by Ethos Percussion Group Building (Bribie Recordings)
- 2008: ‘Vida Sin Miel’ recorded by Arturo O’Farrill & Claudia Acuña In These Shoes (Zoho Music)
- 2003: ‘Against the Law’ recorded by Caribbean Jazz Project Birds of a Feather (Concord Picante)
- 2002: ‘El Guarachero Intrigozo (The Scheming Party Animal)’ & ‘Masacoteando (In the Groove)’ recorded by Caribbean Jazz Project The Gathering (Concord Picante)
- 2001: ‘B. Smooth’ recorded by John Benítez Trio Descarga in New York (Khaeon)
Books
- A World of Rhythmic Possibilities (Dafnison Music, 2016)
See also
References
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "Dafnis Prieto | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Staff (September 20, 2011). "Dafnis Prieto – Jazz Percussionist & Composer". John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ "Discography". Dafnis Prieto / Dafnison Music. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
External links
- dafnisonmusic
.com , Official site - "NYC Jazz Musician Dafnis Prieto Named MacArthur Foundation Fellow". Brown, Kathryn (September 21, 2011). WCBS-TV. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- "Dafnis Prieto". NPR Music. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
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