Marialy Pacheco

Marialy Pacheco is a Cuban pianist and composer celebrated for her electrifying fusion of classical precision, jazz improvisation, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Hailing from Havana, she began playing piano at age six and later graduated from Cuba’s prestigious Instituto Superior de Arte. Her dynamic career took off after winning the Montreux Jazz Festival’s Solo Piano Competition in 2002, and she gained wider acclaim as the first Cuban artist to win a Latin Grammy® in 2013 (Best New Artist). Known for her genre-blurring style, Pacheco’s work—like the tracks listed—showcases her knack for reimagining classical works (as in her Bach interpretations) alongside vibrant original compositions that nod to Cuban folk traditions (*Oye El Carbonero*, *Danzón Cubano*) and global influences (*Cambodian Smiles*). Based in Germany for years, she collaborates widely while staying rooted in her heritage, delivering performances that are both technically dazzling and deeply soulful.

Genres

Latin Jazz

Classical

Jazz

Contemporary Jazz

Piano

Fusion Music

Improvisational

Afro-cuban Jazz

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Latest Release

Marialy Pacheco - J.S. Bach Concerto No. 7 in G Minor

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Marialy Pacheco•

Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn

Single - Released February 28, 2025