Biography
Pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa has been steadily building a global following in jazz and beyond over the past two decades since winning the prestigious Montreux Jazz Piano Competition in 2005. López-Nussa has released acclaimed albums and captivated audiences across the world with his thrilling performances at esteemed venues and jazz festivals. Born into a musical family in Havana, Cuba, his music reflects the full range and richness of the Cuban musical tradition with its distinctive combination of folkloric, popular, and classical elements, as well as its embrace of improvisation. With his Blue Note Records debut Timba a la Americana, López-Nussa reaches a career milestone with a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. Produced by Michael League (Snarky Puppy), Timba a la Americana presents 10 dynamic new compositions and features the harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Luques Curtis on bass, Bárbaro “Machito” Crespo on congas, and Harold’s brother Ruy Adrián López-Nussa on drums.
Releases
Videos
HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA ON “FIRST LOOK” WITH DON WAS
HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA “MAL DU PAYS”
Harold López-Nussa “Funky” (Official Video)
SPOTLIGHT
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HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA “TIMBA A LA AMERICANA”
Cuban-born pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa begins an exciting new chapter of his fascinating career with his Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. Produced by Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, Timba a la Americana unveils a... read more
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Harold López-Nussa Kicks Off “Timba A La Americana” U.S. Tour On Nov. 4
Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa is set to embark on an extensive U.S. tour in support of his acclaimed Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by his decision to leave his Cuban homeland to begin a new life in France. The tour kicks off Nov. 4 with Harold... read more
HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA RELEASES UPLIFTING NEW SINGLE “HOPE” FROM HIS BLUE NOTE DEBUT “TIMBA A LA AMERICANA”
Pianist Harold López-Nussa has released the uplifting new single “Hope” from his forthcoming Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana out August 25, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by his recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. Produced by Michael... read more
Harold López-Nussa Releases New Single “Tumba La Timba”
Pianist Harold López-Nussa has released the new single “Tumba la Timba” from his Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana out August 25. The vibrant full-length teems with joy and pathos inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. Produced by Michael League... read more
HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “MAL DU PAYS”
Pianist Harold López-Nussa has released his deeply affecting new single and video “Mal du Pays.” The poignant song is from his forthcoming Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana out August 25, a vibrant album is teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban... read more
HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA RELEASES “FUNKY” NEW SINGLE FROM HIS BLUE NOTE DEBUT “TIMBA A LA AMERICANA”
Pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa has signed with Blue Note Records and announced an August 25 release date for his striking label debut Timba a la Americana, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in... read more
Live Dates
Sep 13
Harold López-Nussa
Wine and Jazz All-Stars — SOLO, Kennett Square United States
Sep 14
Harold López-Nussa
Wine and Jazz All-Stars — Timba a la Americana, Kennett Square United States
Sep 15
Harold López-Nussa
Drom, New York United States
Sep 22
Harold López-Nussa
City Winery Boston, Boston United States
Oct 10
Harold López-Nussa
Akbank Jazz Festival, İstanbul Turkey
Oct 22
Harold López-Nussa
Wigmore Hall, London United Kingdom
Feb 20
Harold López-Nussa
Koerner Hall, Toronto Canada
