Manuel Valera
- January 5, 2024
- Pianist
Quick Facts
Manuel Valera Biography
| Name | Manuel Valera |
| Birthday | Oct 17 |
| Birth Year | 1980 |
| Birth Country | Cuba |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Manuel Valera is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on October 17, 1980 in Cuba. Recognized with the ASCAP Young Composers Award in 2005 and 2006, and was a finalist in the 2004 and 2006 Great American Jazz Competition.
He was inspired by Chick Corea’s art and Bill Evans’ He was inspired by the art of Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett..
Valera was born in Havana, Cuba. Since 2000 he has lived in New York City, where he attended New School University. His playing is influenced by Bill Evans, Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett, and he has worked extensively in the groups of Dafnis Prieto, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Brian Lynch, Yosvany Terry, Jeff “Tain” Watts and Lenny White.
Valera’s first CD as a leader Forma Nueva was released in 2004. It features bassist John Patitucci, drummers Bill Stewart and Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez and saxophonist Seamus Blake. Historia, Melancolia and Vientos were released between 2005–2007, featuring drummers Antonio Sanchez and Ernesto Simpson, saxophonist Seamus Blake and Joel Frahm, bassists Ben Street and James Genus and percussionist Luis Quintero. 2009 marked the release of Currents, a trio recording with Genus and Simpson and it was also Valera’s debut on the Maxjazz label.
Although his family lived in Havana at the time of his birth, he chose to move to New York City when he turned 20.
Manuel Valera Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pianist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Manuel Valera is one of the richest Pianist from Cuba. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Manuel Valera 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended New York’s New School University.
His 2012 album New Cuban Express won him a nomination for the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.
Manuel Valera (born October 17, 1980) is a Cuban pianist and composer.
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Manuel Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cuba. Manuel Valera celebrates birthday on October 17 of every year.