Person

Chico O’Farrill

Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921 – June 27, 2001) 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 wit…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Cuba
Born
October 28th, 1921
Died
June 27th, 2001
Labels
Verve
impulse!
Milestone
RCA Victor
Last updated: January 8th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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