Michel Camilo

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Full Name	Michel Camilo
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Apr 4, 1954(1954-04-04)
Age	70
Country	Dominican Republic
Horoscope	Aries

Michel Camilo Biography

Michel Camilo is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on April 4, 1954 in Dominican Republic. A composer and musician who was a master of Latin and jazz.

Chick Corea and Bill Evans were his influences, as was Oscar Peterson and He was influenced by such artists as Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, and Keith Jarrett..

When the Harvard University Jazz Band visited the Dominican Republic and heard Camilo at a jam session, the bandleader encouraged him, ‘You should be in the States’, and so the idea was planted. In 1979, Camilo moved to New York to study at Mannes College and at The Juilliard School, and broke onto the international stage in 1983 when Tito Puente’s pianist was unable to make a concert at the Montreal Jazz Festival. On a recommendation, without hearing him, Puente asked Camilo to play. Cuban reedman Paquito D’Rivera was in the audience and offered him a place in his band. For four years, Camilo toured internationally with D’Rivera and recorded two albums with him.

Camilo’s emergence as a star in his own right began around 1985, the year he debuted with his trio at Carnegie Hall. In that same year he toured Europe with Paquito D’Rivera’s quintet, and recorded his first album, Why Not?, for Japan’s King label. His album Suntan/In Trio had a trio with Anthony Jackson on the bass and Dave Weckl on the drums. In 1988, Camilo debuted on a major record label, Sony, with the release of Michel Camilo, which became a bestseller and held the top jazz album spot for ten consecutive weeks. Special guests joined in with Camilo, such as percussionist Sammy Figueroa and tap dancer Raul. Other bestselling albums followed and so did the accolades, including a Grammy and an Emmy. Camilo’s collaborative 2000 album with flamenco guitarist Tomatito Spain won Best Latin Jazz Album in the first Latin Grammy Awards.

Although his parents initially gave him an accordion, it was his grandparents’ grand piano that really got his attention.

Michel Camilo Net Worth

Michel Camilo is one of the richest Pianist from Dominican Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michel Camilo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

For 13 years, he studied at the National Conservatory where he was influenced by contemporary and bop jazz.

He composed the music for Amo Tu Cama Rica and Los Peores Anos de Nuestra Vida as well as many other Spanish-language films.

Michel Camilo (born April 4, 1954) is a Grammy-award winning pianist and composer from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He specializes in jazz, Latin and classical piano work. Camilo lists some of his main influences as Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, and Art Tatum.

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Who is Michel Camilo Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Michel Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Dominican Republic. Michel Camilo celebrates birthday on April 4 of every year.

Where is Michel Camilo from?

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

What instrument does Michel Camilo play?

Michel Camilo
Genres| Jazz, Latin, classical
Occupation(s)| Musician
Instruments| Piano
Years active| 1970s–present

Who is Camilos wife?

Evaluna Montaner

Why did Camilo turn into a baby Encanto?

Camilo being saved by Casita while trying to get to the magic candle. In the morning, Camilo went looking for Mirabel since she been missing since last night. While looked around the courtyard, Camilo’s gift acted up again and he involuntary turned his head into a baby’s, much to his annoyance.

Is Camilo a girl in Encanto?

Camilo Madrigal is a supporting character in Disney’s 2021 film Encanto. He is Félix and Pepa’s second-born child , as well as the younger brother of Dolores and the older brother of Antonio. His magical gift is shapeshifting.