Award-winning Cuban-American pianist, composer, and bandleader Kemuel Roig is recognized as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary jazz. Acclaimed for his virtuosity, lyrical touch, and ability to blend Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern jazz, Roig has earned praise from legends such as Arturo Sandoval, Al Di Meola, Michel Camilo, and Chucho Valdés. Born in Cuba and based in United States, Roig studied at Cuba’s National Vocational Art School before earning a Master’s Degree from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. A DownBeat Student Award winner, he spent nearly a decade touring and recording with Arturo Sandoval and has also collaborated with Chris Potter, Randy Brecker, Giovanni Hidalgo, Sammy Figueroa, and many others. In 2026, Roig released two critically acclaimed projects. Both Sides Now, a solo piano album featuring interpretations of jazz and Latin American standards, was described by Ted Panken as “a brilliant solo piano recital.” He also released 3Discovery, a piano trio recording that explores the intersection of Afro-Cuban traditions and modern jazz. Panken called it “as strong a piano trio recording as I’ve heard in the 2020s.” Both Sides Now Whether performing solo or leading his trio, Kemuel Roig continues to captivate audiences with music that combines technical brilliance, emotional depth, and a profound connection to the jazz tradition. Vida
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Kemuel Roig plays contemporary Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban jazz, blending virtuosic piano improvisation with traditional Caribbean rhythms.
His notable releases include the acclaimed solo piano record Both Sides Now and the Afro-Cuban jazz project 3Discovery.
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