Danilo Pérez

GRAMMY-winning maestro Danilo Pérez.

For nearly four decades, Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez has led the charge as one of the most imaginative and influential musicians in contemporary jazz.

The GRAMMY-winning maestro has collaborated with some of the most revered figures in jazz, including Dizzy Gillespie and Wynton Marsalis, notably joining the Wayne Shorter Quartet alongside John Patitucci and Brian Blade. This star-studded quartet is widely regarded as a unique and predominant force in improvisational music, boasting four seminal album recordings and historic live performances across the globe.

At the heart of Pérez's sound is his Panamanian heritage, as well as West African rhythms and European impressionism - anchored by a deep commitment to human connection and building bridges between all people.

In this rare solo performance at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Pérez's deeply expressive improvisation and virtuosic technique combine to reveal a master at the peak of his creative powers.

Praise for Danilo Pérez

'Danilo Pérez is a man with some serious jazz cred. The Panamanian pianist got his start playing with Dizzy Gillespie, and continued with Wayne Shorter. As a composer and bandleader himself, he's practically peerless.' - NPR 

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