Detroit Free Press (MCT) -- DETROIT — First novels are often thinly disguised autobiographies, so why should a first piano concerto be any different? Michel Camilo's Piano Concerto No. 1, which the 55-year-old jazz pianist performs with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra this week, describes most of the key influences in his musical life. In its blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, classical forms and .
Michel Camilo (born April 4, 1954) is a pianist and composer from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is known as a great jazz, Latin and classical pianist with superb technical ability, and has played and recorded with many world-famous musicians. Michel lists some of his main influences as Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, and Art Tatum. (from wiki)By request from Dr. ...