Adalberto Álvarez y Su Son
Adalberto Álvarez, born in 1948 in Havana, Cuba, was a Cuban pianist and
arranger who founded the band Adalberto Álvarez y su Son in 1984. His earlier
group, Son 14, released A Bayamo en Coche (1979) and Son como Son (1981), and
his music showcased a distinct blend of son and the sound of salsa. The group
followed with albums such as El Regreso de Maria, Sueño de una Gitana, Dominando
la Partida and Para Bailar Casino (2003), collaborating with vocalists like
Omara Portuondo and Celina González. They toured extensively across Latin
America and Europe, and in 1999 Japan’s Music Ma...
