‘Leonardo Prieto Ensemble’ 
is the new project of the composer and multi instrumentalist Leonardo Prieto, a musician from Mexico based in The Netherlands since 2016.
The new alternative jazz project was born in 2019 in Rotterdam, and will be launching its debut album ‘Sembrando’ in 2021.
The original music and unique style explore sounds from contemporary classical and jazz influenced by traditional music from Mexico and Cuba.
The lineup of this ensemble consists of amazing musicians from The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Germany and Mexico with strong backgrounds in different fields. Fuensanta Mendez on voice, Pablo Rodriguez on violin, Loek van der Berg on saxophone, Johannes Fend on bass, Daan Arets on Drums and Philip Kukulies on percussion.
Leonardo has developed a unique and diverse 17-year career in music as folk music performer, classical composer and improviser. As a multi-instrumentalist, Leonardo Prieto plays Tres Cubano, Jarana, Requinto, Voice and Piano. He is also the composer.
‘Leonardo Prieto Ensemble’ has received excellent reviews from the audiences of recognized venues, such as the Maas Theater, De Doelen, Verkadefabriek, Jazz in Duketown by providing a fresh twist to the European jazz scene.
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Horizonte Lejano - Leonardo Prieto Ensemble -
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Aguanieve - Culture Shock