Arturo Sandoval

With SANGÚ, Arturo Sandoval enters a bold new chapter defined by forward motion, deep roots, and fearless creativity. A 2024 Kennedy Center Honoree, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, ten-time GRAMMY Award winner, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and protégé of Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval remains one of the most virtuosic and commanding voices in music today. Rather than revisiting the past, SANGÚ reconnects him with the essential forces that shaped his sound, Afro Cuban rhythm, spiritual depth, explosive brass writing, and improvisation at the highest level. Developed in close collaboration with his son Arturo “Tury” Sandoval III and daughter-in-law Melody Lisman, the album bridges generations, blending tradition with a strikingly contemporary edge. Inspired by the revolutionary spirit of Irakere, SANGÚ fuses Afro Cuban grooves, jazz fire, and funk energy into a sound that feels both timeless and immediate. For presenters and booking agents, SANGÚ offers a powerful live experience, Arturo leading a dynamic ensemble through a program that moves seamlessly between virtuosity, deep groove, and lyrical beauty. From the rhythmic vitality of “Scat” to the emotional depth of “Red Trumpet,” the music is alive, immersive, and unforgettable. SANGÚ is not a reflection, it is a bold statement of what comes next.