Albert Sanz
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Albert Sanz is a unique, lyrical, and inventive voice on the piano. Born in Valencia, Spain, he combines a Spanish and South American musical background with a knowledge of African American jazz and European classical traditions.
As a composer, Sanz can make the old seem new. His sixth and latest recording as a leader, O que será, is a tribute to legendary Brazilian songwriters Chico Buarque and Ivan Lins that features Al Foster on drums and Javier Colina on bass.
After graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2002, Sanz released Kalifactors. He moved to New York City and recorded Los Guys, featuring his own compositions played by Chris Cheek, Larry Grenadier, and Jeff Ballard.
He has toured or recorded with artists such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jorge Rossy, Guillermo Klein, Perico Sambeat, and Jorge Pardo. In addition to teaching, he tours with his own and other artist's projects.
- Tete Montoliu Award from Sociedad General de Autores y Editores for best young pianist (2000)
- Cartelera Turia Award for best musical contribution (2000)
- Awarded best Spanish jazz record by Cuadernos de Jazz (1999)