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Paquito D'Rivera
Cuban saxophonist, clarinetist and composer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francisco de Jesús Rivera Figueras (born 4 June 1948), known as Paquito D'Rivera, is a Cuban-American alto saxophonist, clarinetist and composer. He was a member of the Cuban songo band Irakere and, since the 1980s, he has established himself as a bandleader in the United States. His smooth saxophone tone and his frequent combination of Latin jazz and classical music have become his trademarks.[1]
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Birth name | Francisco de Jesús Rivera Figueras |
Born | (1948-06-04) 4 June 1948 (age 76) Havana, Cuba |
Genres | Afro-Cuban jazz, songo, classical |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, clarinet |
Years active | 1965–present |
Labels | Sunnyside, Paquito Records |
Website | paquitodrivera |
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