Danilo Pérez

The Profile

Panamanian jazz pianist and composer known for blending Afro‑Latin rhythms with modern jazz language. He has collaborated with figures like Dizzy Gillespie and Wayne Shorter, and is a leading voice connecting Latin American traditions with contemporary improvisation.

Member of the Wayne Shorter Quartet; alumnus of Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nation Orchestra; founder/artistic director of the Panama Jazz Festival; founder/artistic director of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

A deeply positive take on Danilo Pérez’s ...Till Then highlights his technical mastery, compositional skill, and Central American rhythmic roots. The review notes collaborations and covers (Violeta Parra, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell) and praises Lizz Wright’s guest vocals. It frames the album as reflective yet uncompromising, ideal for introducing Pérez’s refined style.