Violinist, Composer, Arranger
OP RECORDS
Kun Shoulder Rest Signature Artist
I am very delighted and proud to announced that I have just been made one of Kun Shoulder Rests' Signature Artists! What a great way to end an amazing year, see you all in 2019!
New Album Best Foot Forward:
Album Review:
Omar Puente takes sizeably progressive steps on his latest eclectic longplayer, Best Foot Forward,an album dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Debbie Purdy, who continues to inspire and influence his work. Puente spoke with Kevin Le Gendre about spanning the distance between populism and abstraction while maintaining his identity amid a collision of global cultures - Jazzwise ★★★★
Upcoming Events
Omar Puente Cuban Jazz Quintet @ Kings Place Nov 22nd 2019
Presented by EFG London Jazz Festival 2019
Omar Puente Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Jazz Festival Nov 23rd 2019 BBC Concert Orchestra .
Omar Puente Cuban Jazz Quintet @ Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
January 22nd &23rd 2020
https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/5647-omar-puente-cuban-sextet
Omar Puente Cuban Jazz
Eliades Ochoa + Omar Puente
Wed 26 Feb 2020, 19:30
Omar Puente Alex Wilson Latin Duo
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/omar-puente-alex-wilson-latin-jazz-duo-tickets-91804845765
OMAR PUENTE @ Pizza Express JAZZ CLUB
Saturday July 4 2020
OMAR PUENTE @ Pizza Express JAZZ CLUB Friday Oct 9 2020
Omar Puente Alex Wilson quartet
https://zermatt-unplugged.ch/en/omar-puente-alex-wilson-quartet/
Zermatt Unplugged Festival in Switzerland 14th 16th and 18th 2020
SUN 27 JANUARY 2019, 7.30 PM PLAY FOR CUBA PRESENTS – A DOUBLE BILL FEAT. THE NEAR JAZZ EXPERIENCE.
OMAR PUENTE PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/play-for-cuba-presents-a-double-bill-feat-the-new-jazz-experience-omar-puente-plus-special-guests/
Omar Puente at Pizza Express in Holborn to play with his amazing Jazz Sextet for another incredible show
https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/omar-puente
22nd and 23rd of May 2018 Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, quintet.
https://ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/4623-omar-puente-cuban-jazz-quintet
Testimonials:
‘Omar Puente’s contribution to 20th and 21st century violin playing has now become legendary. His generous nature, his commitment to good music, his enjoyment
of life and his respect for his colleagues are all characteristics which make him a true violin great’ – Nigel Kennedy
‘An impressive solo debut, ambitious in scope and featuring some great playing from a star studded line up.’ – The Jazz Man ★★★★
‘It's a fiery and exuberant set, touching on Africa, Cuba and England as it progresses.’ – All About Jazz
"Play Violin the Cuban Way"
published by Jazzwise.
"I think this book can open the joy of Cuban
violin playing to many violinists of different backgrounds from all around the world.
Omar and Alex Wilson have produced a landmark book here; to my knowledge there is no other book remotely like this which opens up the world of Cuban violin playing, and
there
are no better qualified people to have done this." - Nigel Kennedy
Violinist Omar Puente’s album ‘Best Foot Forward’ (2016) represents the second stage of an international musical journery, and continues from where the debut release ‘From There To Here’ left off. This second continues to draw upon musical influence from around the globe and reflects a career living and working with musicans from around the world. Rooted in Omar’s Afro-Cuban heritage, the project fuses musical experiences from Brazil, Africa, the Caribbean and Europe, with a deep understanding of Jazz. This rich mix produces an album of complex and infectious rhythms and original melodies performed by a multinational sextet, and an unusual combination of violin, trombone and an extended rhythm section. In performance, this produces an irresistible urge to join in and dance.
Bookings: To book Omar's band please contact Peter Conway:peter@peterconwaymanagement.com / 020 8378 1012
For all booking enquiries please contact Peter Conway Management on:
Tel: +44 (0)208 378 1012
Email: info@peterconwaymanagement.com
Website: www.peterconwaymanagement.com
Orphy Robinson Gibraltar World Music Festival - 2018
Omar Puente will lead a band of high profile musicians in an evening of jazz and Latin music.
Denys Baptist (sax), Yelfris Valdes (teumpet) and Dennis Rollins (trombone). 2018 https://www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/evenings-for-ed/evenings-for-ed-omar-puente/
J-Sonics with Omar Puente - 2016 Canary Wharf Jazz Festival
THE 15th LONDON AFRICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2017 presents OMAR PUENTE
Hitchin Violin School presents Violin Master class with Omar Puente
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHPe2YpYn3Q
Omar Puente in Our Latin Thing with Roberto Pla at the Barbican – 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjjt3RiDXPo
Classico Latino – 2015 and ongoing
Projects let the freedom ring With Denys Baptiste Berlin Jazz Festival Oct 2014.
Collaboration with London Comunity Gospel Choir La Linea April 2014.
May 4th With Alex Wilson, Trio Latino
at Cheltenham Jazz Festival,
http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com
Collaboration with Royal Opera House Royal National Ballet – Carlos Acosta July 2014.
Bradford Festival June 2014.
April 24th Omar Puente Sextet Pizza Express, Soho
une 8th With Alex Wilson, Trio Latino at Kings Place, London
July 6th Omar Puente Sextet, Music in The Gardens,
Botanical Gardens, Sheffield
www.musicinthegardens.co.uk
July 28th with Al MacSween, Hull Jazz Festival
Canary Wharf Jazz Festival - details to follow
December 2012: Havana International Jazz Festival
December 2013: Havana International Jazz Festival
Omar Puente Sextet Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, London July 8
Omar Puente's Raices Cubanas Afro Latin Big Band - launch @ Aldeburgh August 2013 - watch this space
September 12- 22nd Omar Puente Sextet - Ukraine Tour - details
April 10th Omar Puente quartet Watermill Jazz Friends Life Social Club
watermilljazz.ticketsource.co.uk