Jesús Molina
Jesús Molina
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Pianist and keyboardist Jesús Molina performs traditional jazz, ragtime, stride jazz piano, and modern jazz. Guest musicians include Dave Limina (organ); Jose Irarragorri (acoustic guitar); Nicolas Guerrero (snare drum); Sergio de Miguel Mosquera (piano).
At age 12, Molina began playing soprano and alto saxophone, but shifted to piano at 15. He won first place at the Barranquijazz and Golondrina de Plata Montería festivals, and has participated in master classes around the world.
In May 2016, he received the Latin Grammy Scholarship award from Berklee College of Music.
Molina performed at the Made in New York Jazz Festival, where he shared the stage with legendary bassist John Patitucci, trumpeter Randy Brecker, and drummer Francisco Mela.