Luis Arcaráz
Luis Arcaraz Torrás, born December 5, 1910 in Mexico City, was a pianist,
composer, and conductor. He formed his first ensemble in 1928 and performed at
the Palma Theater in Tampico, which led to radio contracts and collaborations
with artists like Agustín Lara and Gonzalo Curiel. In 1938, he established his
dance and jazz orchestra, known for hits such as "Quinto patio" (composed with
Mario Molina Montes) and "Prisionero del mar" (with Ernesto Cortázar). His
orchestration blended traditional jazz elements with Mexican rhythms,
influencing the bolero genre. Arcaraz's work was als...
