ABOUT

  

“Originally from Colombia, this young “lioness” is certain to break through to become a prominent pianist on the national jazz scene. She plays with an engaging lyricism that encompasses a full range of fire and finesse” Jose Dacosta, Exodos to Jazz.

 

“Calvache is becoming a pioneer making an indelible mark on jazz by incorporating musical elements from her native country” Sunny Side Records. 

“Calvache's confident debut marks the arrival of an articulate, lyrical and imaginative voice in jazz that deserves to be celebrated”- TIN WILKINGS, WBGO digital Content Producer. 

“Her music is beautiful and challenging” Grammy Winning Drummer Antonio Sanchez” 

Carolina is the first Colombian to be part of the roster of recording musicians from the prestigious New York music label, Sunny Side Records. Since her selection for the 2011 Mary Lou Williams Woman in Jazz Festival for outstanding artists, Carolina brought attention at The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Legendary pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi described her music as “Extraordinary and Marvelous”.

In 2014 Carolina reaffirms herself to the jazz world with her debut recording, Sotareño, an album released as a collection of instrumental pieces that are at once a part of the jazz tradition but also relate to her roots in Colombia. Sotareño shows fabulous collaborators from the New York Jazz scene, including saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, trumpeter Michael Rodriguez, bassist Hans Glawischnig and drummers Ludwig Afonso and Grammy award musician Antonio Sanchez. 

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