Elio Villafranca is at the forefront of the latest generation of remarkable Cuban pianists, composers and bandleaders that for several years has been making major creative contributions to the international development of modern jazz. In the 2010 Grammy Awards he was nominated in Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year, for his performance, composition and coproduction in the album Things I Wanted To Do by Chembo Corniel
Elio Villafranca is now an official Steinway Artist. Since 1853, Steinway pianos have set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch, beauty, and investment value. Elio is delighted to be an official representative of Steinway
Elio Villafranca and Arturo Stable, two Cuban-born maestros of jazz and world music, unveil Dos y Mas, the debut recording of their exquisite new piano and percussion collaboration, which
was recently released out on Motéma Music. Villafranca's virtuosic and multifaceted pianism engages Stable's poly-rhythmic percussion genius on ten original compositions that pay tribute to the spiritual, classical and traditional legacies of Cuba, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Spain.
Dos y Mas Reviews
"This is, quite simply, craftsmanship at its finest and it goes beyond mere technique... The other outstanding aspect of the music is how inspired the compositions are." -
Latin Jazz Network
"An absolutely stunning 5 star showcase" -
Critical Jazz
"the songs on the recording feel inspired, passionate, and innovative, yet familiar." -
Whole Music Experience
"Stable's flamenco-influenced "Vertiente" finds Villafranca stirring an improvised pot of Afro-Cuban subtleties with a dash of Chick Corea" -
The Jazz Word
"simply smashing." - Midwest Record
"These open-minded musical sculptors created this music for those with open ears to absorb and enjoy it." -
All About Jazz
