Dominican pianist and composer noted for a virtuosic, percussive style that fuses Latin/Caribbean rhythms with jazz and fusion. Reviews cite his 1985 debut 'Why Not?' and the standards-focused 'Thru My Eyes' as highlights.

Born April 4, 1954 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Joined the National Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic as a teenager and performed with Tito Puente in the early 1980s (information cited in reviews).

Two DeBaser reviews celebrate Michel Camilo's fiery, percussive piano and strong Caribbean/Latin influences. 'Why Not?' (1985) is highlighted as a breakthrough, while 'Thru My Eyes' is praised for explosive reinterpretations of standards. Reviewers emphasize virtuosity, rhythmic drive, and inventive arrangements. Both reviews give five-star ratings.

For:Fans of Latin jazz, jazz piano, and virtuosic improvisation

 On the razor's edge: there's not a second of peace in this album, a massive flow of notes and hallucinatory yet crystal-clear piano playing within the boundaries of "common ears": you don't miss a note of what he "says."

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 If one can imagine the suggestive, hypothetical fusion (complete with irresistible Caribbean accents) of the piano styles of Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock, one will have a first, albeit partial, idea of how Michel Camilo's music "sounds."

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