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Fidel Cuellar
Fidel’s stylistic versatility but distinct pianistic approach has put him in the radar of some of New York’s best jazz, latin jazz, and world-music musicians, such as award-winning drummer Bobby Sanabria, flutist Carlos Jimenez, and gospel singer Camille Newman, among many others. Fidel’s recording credits include “Thoughts” by Jimenez, featuring Vince Cherico on drums and Ruben Rodríguez on bass, and “Future Connection” by Cuban musicians Carlos del Pino and Rafael Monteagudo. He has performed as bandleader and sideman in world-class venues and festivals such as Iridium, Joe’s Pub, The Knitting Factory, and La Casita Festival at Lincoln Center.
Gear
Preferably Steinway or Yamaha grand pianos. Nord Electro 3.
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Take Five With Fidel Cuellar
by Fidel Cuellar
Meet Fidel Cuellar: A native of Bogota, Colombia, Fidel Cuellar moved to New York City in 2007 to continue his apprenticeship as a jazz pianist and composer under the tutelage of renowned musicians like Bruce Barth, Mike Holober, and John Patitucci. In 2009, Cuellar graduated summa cum laude from the City College of New York's jazz performance program. Fidel Cuellar's stylistic versatility but distinct pianistic approach has put him in the radar of some of New York's best ...
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All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Luiz Ebert & Fidel Cuellar - Audiograph download giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 6th. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of Fidel Cuellar at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! About Audiograph Audiograph, the first album of drummer Luiz Ebert and pianist Fidel Cuellar, is an venture to musically capture contrasting portraits of life ...
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Audiograph Album Release, Fidel Cuellar And Luiz Ebert's Leader Debut
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Fidel Cuellar
New York, NY - Audiograph, the debut album of New York based South American musicians Luiz Ebert and Fidel Cuellar is a collection of musical portraits. Featuring a world-class jazz quintet, Audiograph’s sound is open and lyrical, playing with textures, layers, form and improvisation. “With simple and evocative sonic images” (Jorge Arevalo Mateus, Grammy award winning producer and ethnomusicologist). Audiograph was written to recreate the experience of browsing through a photo album. It is a call to see through our ...
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"Cuellar does an excellent job on the ivory keys as well as on the Fender Rhodes (adding another dimension to the quartet)" —Latin Beat Magazine
Primary Instrument
Piano
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Credentials/Background
Four years as staff piano instructor at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, Piano School of NYC, and Renaissance E.M.S. Private lessons also available.