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A protégé of legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval has been awarded 10 Grammy® Awards, and been nominated 19 times. He has also received 6 Billboard Awards as well as an Emmy Award for his composing of the entire underscore of the HBO movie based on his life, For Love or Country, that starred Andy Garcia as Arturo. Considered one of the worlds most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, he is also recognized worldwide as a renowned classical artist, pianist, and composer.

Arturo Sandoval's first live album in nearly 40 recordings is filmed at the Blue Note. Playing trumpet, piano and timbales, along with his singing, Arturo's musical abilities are in full flower.
Legendary jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval performs a stunning set that combines afro-Cuban influences with bebop. Songs include "Eastern Blues," "The Real McBop," and "Eso Es Lo Que Hay."

Dr. Alex Sino is a GRAMMY Winner, distinguished screenwriter, creative producer, and lyricist whose career spans several decades.

This movie makes you laugh and cry at the same time. It is a sad story and a happy one at the same time. It is the story of the defection of Arturo Sandoval, his wife and son, to the United States from Cuba. The acting is superb. Charles Dutton IS Dizzy Gillespie, Mia Maestro is just gorgeous, Andy Garcia is a powerhouse actor, and the supporting cast are all very good. Since I have had the opportunity to hear Arturo Sandoval play in person, this movie was special to me, but it will be a very entertaining, enlightening 2 hours for anyone who sees it.

Arturo Sandoval's playing on this recording is worth the cost of the recording alone ! The WDR Big Band sounds great and if you like Latin music you will love this recording.