Ignacio "Nachito" Herrera
“Hotter than the burning tip of a contraband Cuban cigar. Stronger than a straight shot of Havana rum. As exciting as a World Series game, with ‘El Duque’ on the mound. Explosive. Crowd-pleasing. Rhythmically intense. Romantic. Dynamic. Jaw-droppingly good.”
– Tom Surrowicz, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
¡FUERZA NACHITO ESTAMOS CONTIGO!
Celebrated Twin Cities pianist Nachito Herrera returns home after Covid-19 hospitalization
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Local jazz pianist Ignacio ‘Nachito’ Herrera in intensive care with coronavirus
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ABOUT NACHITO
Recognized as a young genius, Ignacio “Nachito” Herrera stunned Cuban audiences at the age of 12, performing Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2 with the Havana Symphony Orchestra. Famed Cuban pianist and Buena Vista Social Club member, Ruben Gonzalez invited the 16-year-old Nachito to join him on stage and inspired the teenager to study the traditional rhythms of Cuba. Herrera’s classical grounding, natural abilities, and enthusiasm for his subject paid off. In addition, Herrera has studied with Cuban masters; Chucho Valdes, Ruben Gonzalez & Frank Fernandez. Read More
