Chico ofarrill wikipedia

          Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, – June 27, ) was a Cuban composer, arranger, and conductor, best known for his work in the Latin idiom..

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        3. Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, – June 27, ) was a Cuban composer, arranger, and conductor, best known for his work in the Latin idiom.
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          6. Chico O'Farrill

          Cuban composer and musician

          This article is about the jazz trumpeter and composer. For the jazz pianist, see Arturo O'Farrill.

          Musical artist

          Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921[1] – June 27, 2001)[2] was a Cuban composer, arranger, and conductor, best known for his work in the Latin idiom, specifically Afro-Cuban jazz or "Cubop", although he also composed traditional jazz pieces and even symphonic works.

          Born to an aristocratic Cuban family, he played the trumpet early in his career. He composed works for Machito (Afro-Cuban suite with Charlie Parker, 1950) and Benny Goodman's Bebop Orchestra ("Undercurrent Blues"), and arranged for Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Kenton, among others.

          Chico O'Farrill, de son prénom Arthuro, dit Chico), né à La Havane le 28 octobre est un trompettiste compositeur et arrangeur cubain.

          In the 1990s, O'Farrill led a big band that took up residence at New York's Birdland nightclub. Chico's son, pianist Arturo O'Farrill, eventually took over the band.

          Biography

          O'Farrill was born in Havana, Cuba.[1] He was raised to