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Dafnis Prieto

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Concerts

Saxophonist Miguel Zenón performs with pianist Laurent Coq at the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival.

December 6, 2012 The saxophonist and the drummer rework the music of their respective islands at Newport.

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Saxophonist Peter Apfelbaum (center) plays the melodica at the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival, accompanied by Yunior Terry (left) on bass and Dafnis Prieto (right) on drums.

August 4, 2012 The Cuban drummer and his next-level comprehension of clave powers a volatile, horn-heavy sextet.

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Studio Sessions

Dafnis Prieto performs at WBGO.

October 6, 2009 Prieto superimposes the clave over the role of each member of the Si O Si Quartet at WBGO.

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News

Dafnis Prieto has released four albums as a bandleader.

September 20, 2011 The Cuban-born percussionist has gripping rhythmic command and an original take on Latin jazz.

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Drummer Dafnis Prieto, who was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2011, will lead his sextet at Newport.

July 27, 2012 Here are five bands, all debuting at Newport, who represent new generations of jazz expression.

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  • Album: Taking the Soul for a Walk
  • Artist: Dafnis Prieto Sextet
  • Label: Dafnison
  • Released: 2008