Jorge Dalto
| Jorge Dalto | |
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| Born |
July 7, 1948 Roque Pérez, Argentina |
| Died |
October 27, 1987 (aged 39) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, Afro-Cuban, crossover jazz |
| Instruments | Piano, Fender Rhodes |
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Jorge Dalto (July 7, 1948 – October 27, 1987) was a pop, jazz and Afro-Cuban music pianist from Argentina, and the former musical director and keyboardist (together with Ronnie Foster) for George Benson, contributing the acoustic piano intro and solo to Benson's 1976 Grammy-winning hit version of Leon Russell's "This Masquerade". He also performed with Tito Puente, Grover Washington, Spyro Gyra, Fuse One, Gato Barbieri, Willie Colon and others.[1] He died of cancer at the age of 39.[2]
Discography
As leader
- 1976: Chevere, with Adela Dalto (vocals), Bernard Purdie (drums), Ronnie Foster (keyboards), Tom Malone (trombone), Jerry Dodgion (alto, flute), Ernie Royal (trumpet), Victor Paz (trumpet), Rubén Blades
- 1983: Rendezvous, with David Sanborn (alto sax), Bob Mintzer (tenor sax), Tom Browne (trumpet), Artie Webb (flute), George Benson (guitar), Eric Gale (guitar), Ted Pearlman (guitar), Anthony Jackson (bass), Steve Gadd (drums), Buddy Williams (drums), Hector Casanova (drums, guiro), Carlos Valdes (congas), Nicky Marrero (timbales, bells, cowbell, wood block), Mark Hood (recorder, bells, engineer, mixing), Adela Dalto (vocals), Jocelyn Brown (vocals), Lillias White (vocals).
- 1983: Solo Piano
- 1984: New York Nightline, with Bob Mintzer (tenor sax, clarinet), Jay Beckenstein (alto sax), Alan Rubin (trumpet), Dave Valentin (flute), Carlos Valdes (congas), Nicky Marrero (timbales), Buddy Williams (drums), Steve Gadd (drums), Anthony Jackson (bass), Will Lee (bass), George Benson (guitar), Jeff Mironov (guitar), Bill Washer (guitar), Mark Gray (synthesizer). [3]
- 1985: Urban Oasis, with Buddy Williams (drums); Adela Dalto (vocal); Carlos Valdes (congas); Nicky Marrero (timbales); Artie Webb (flute); Sal Cuevas (bass); Jose Mangual, Sr (bongos); Sergio Brandao (bass); Andy Gonzalez (bass); Jose Neto (guitar).
- 1988: Listen Up (posthumous release, recorded in 1978), with Stanley Banks (bass guitar);George Benson, Phil Upchurch (guitar); Hubert Laws (flute); Michael Brecker (tenor sax), Randy Brecker (trumpet, flugelhorn); Ronnie Foster (synthesizers); Anthony Jackson (bass guitar); Harvey Mason (drums); Frank Malabé (percussion).
As sideman
With Spyro Gyra
- Incognito (1982)
- City Kids (1983)
- Collection (1991)
- With Chet Baker
- Studio Trieste (CTI, 1982) with Jim Hall and Hubert Laws
With George Benson
- Breezin' (1976)
- In Flight (1977)
- Weekend in L.A. (1978)
- Livin' Inside Your Love (1979)
With Dizzy Gillespie and Machito
- Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods (Pablo, 1975)
With Grant Green
- Easy (1978)
With Heaven and Earth
- Refuge (1973)
With Willie Colón
- Tiempo pa` matar (1983)
With Gato Barbieri
- Yesterdays (1974)
Whit Djavan Luz (Djavan Album) 1982
References
- ↑ Harris, Craig. "Jorge Dalto Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ↑ "Jorge Dalto Dies at 39; A Jazz-Fusion Pianist". The New York Times. Associated Press. October 30, 1987.
- ↑ "New York Nightline". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
External links
- Jorge Dalto discography at Discogs
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