He was a legend in cuban music and counted as one of the most influential pianists of the music style son. Dec 10, 2003 ruben gonzalez, who has died aged 84 at home in havana, was one of the true legends of cuban music, a man often referred to as a national treasure, and whose life was as colourful, vibrant and. When he found him, he discovered he did not own a piano and had not played in almost a decade. Ruben gonzalez classical hymns for solo piano paperback. It also wonderfully showcases gonzalez technique and amazing ability to creatively improvise again and again. View ruben gonzalezs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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Watch my lastest videos and check my performance on social and private events. Classical hymns for solo piano by ruben gonzalez, paperback. Buy ruben gonzalez ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The genres early ensembles sextetos and septetos lacked pianos, and these were introduced in the late 1930s by the first three conjuntos. Competing in four winter olympics, he holds the record for being the first athlete to participate in four different winter olympic games in four different decades.
Lou holtz ruben gonzalez knows what it takes to be a winner. Ruben gonzalez is the second studio album by cuban pianist ruben gonzalez. The arrangements remind us of the hymns poetryencouraging. Ruben gonzalez live at ronnie scotts sueno piano ruben. Its 22 years this week since the album was first released into the world, and despite the fact many. Stephen winkle in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, where he investigated the thermodynamics and. The arrangements remind us of the hymns poetryencouraging us in our journey. Ruben gonzalez, md is a pain medicine specialist in hialeah, fl. Inspired by watching scott hamilton, ruben took up the sport of luge when he was 21.
A maestro musician whose piano playing in the 1940s helped invent the precastro cuban sound as we know it today, ruben gonzalez had in recent years virtually stopped making music. While perhaps a little bit more rambling and less focused than his american solo debut introducing ruben gonzalez, this album nonetheless presents some lush piano arrangements supported by mellow cuban percussion. Ruben gonzalez, 84, buena vista club pianist the new york times. Ruben gonzalez, pianist, teacher, and fulbright scholar is the founder and president of the piano companion llc, a company committed to helping you make music. This premiere fulllength by ruben gonzalez, however, brushes the sepia and blues of an early 20th century salon performance.
Chanchullo is a wonderful homage to jazz done in the afrocuban styleswinging, hot, salsa inflected, yet with a. Recorded on april 6, 1997 at ronnie scotts jazz club in london. Ruben gonzalez is the first studio album by cuban pianist ruben gonzalez. Ruben gonzalez was one of the last of cubas great afrocuban piano players. He developed the piano companion piano method, a unique piano methodology, based on. In 1943, he released his first recording, together with arsenio rodriguez. Ruben gonzalez classical hymns for solo piano music cd album at cd universe, dr, ruben gonzalez, pianist, teacher, and fulbright scholar introduces a beautiful collection. While at fiu, ruben did undergraduate research with prof. Ruben gonzalez has 59 books on goodreads with 1483 ratings. Ruben gonzalez classical hymns for solo piano cd album. Olympic motivational speaker ruben gonzalez leadership. How to develop the focus, discipline, confidence and courage you need to achieve your goals, and the courage to succeed, and more on.
This was the sixth track on the first solo album of the pianist who played for buena vista social club. All the sudden theres the sound of a trumpet by manuel mirabal. Gonzalez virtuosic style, lyric and harmonicallyfull, reveals the depth of 19th century romantic influence on the arc of cuban music as well as the betternoticed african and spanish folk elements. As such, deregulation of gene expression is associated with numerous human diseases, most notably cancer and viral infections. Together with lili martinez and peruchin he is said to have forged the style of modern cuban piano playing in the 1940s. It was reissued on cd by egrem in 1997, titled indestructible. The linear approach by neil olmstead learn to improvise using the techniques pioneered by piano greats lenny tristano and dave mckenna. Siboney, ruben gonzalez, sibelius sheet music, introducing ruben. Gene expression and its control are inextricably tied to every biochemical event in all living cells. Success secrets of an unlikely threetime olympian by gonzalez, ruben and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Ektelon is the leading manufacturer of premium performance racquetball products, including racquets, balls, gloves, footwear and accessories. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Classical hymns for solo piano ruben gonzalez kommentar. Piano companion coming alongside to help you make music. One of the most wondrous piano albums ever recorded uncut 810. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover rubens. He developed the piano companion piano method, a unique piano methodology, based on his lifelong teaching and performing experience. Ruben gonzalez now gets a welcome reissue on double 180gm vinyl. See all books authored by ruben gonzalez, including fight for your dream. Ruben gonzalez sax player artist official website miami fl. This methodical approach to learning the art of solo jazz piano improvisation will free your creative sense of music. Ruben gonzalez fontanills may 26, 1919 december 8, 2003 was a cuban pianist. Against all odds, four years and a few broken bones later, he was competing in the calgary winter olympics. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know.
Sitting in a chair, drinking a glass of red wine or reading the newspaper and ruben is playing silently in the background. The sessions, all of which featured ruben gonzalez on piano, took place in march 1996. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ruben gonzalez books online. The method books in the series provide instruction in the art of playing the piano while this book offers. Ruben gonzalez is considered an innovator of the son cubano piano style. Omara portuondo, ruben gonzalez and eliades ochoa put a series of new and old compositions onto tape, which would become the original unforgettable buena vista social club album. Ruben gonzalez has 16 books on goodreads, and recently added go the fuck to sleep by adam mansbach, the flowers in the attic series. Ruben gonzalez born 26 may 1919 in santa clara, cuba died 8 december 2003 in havana was a cuban pianist. He studied medicine but abandoned his studies due to financial difficulties. I am a professional saxophonist player who have been performing for more than 25 years in the music industry. Ruben gonzalez has 149 books on goodreads, and is currently reading a short history of nearly everything by bill bryson, enlightenment now. The dynamics of natures molecular machines department of chemistry columbia university 612614 havemeyer hall new york, ny 10027 1. Ruben gonzalez graduated cum laude from florida international university fiu with a b.
After a 7 year break, ruben is competing again at the age of 55 almost 20 years older than the next oldest competitor. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Ruben gonzalez has 20 books on goodreads, and recently added american sniper. Ruben gonzalez books list of books by author ruben gonzalez. Ruben s books are translated to over 10 languages and are international bestsellers. Now he has a good one, and hes rich by cuban standards.
It was recorded at egrem studios in havana, cuba, during april 1996, as the last of the sessions that also yielded the albums a toda cuba le gusta and buena vista social club. Join facebook to connect with ruben gonzalez and others you may know. He learned to play the piano at the music high school of cienfuegos. Facultyauthored piano books berklee college of music. It was recorded and released in 1975, on areito 1 the original lp was released with two different designs, one by hipolito cabrera featuring gonzalez on the cover, and one by amaury febles featuring a beach on the cover with the title piano. May 22, 2017 although he had been playing the piano most of his life, 1997s introducing ruben gonzalez was, for all intents and purposes, his debut album, at least as far as the wider world was concerned. Ruben gonzalezs firstever solo show outside of cuba. Ruben gonzalez was born on may 26, 1919 in encrucijada, santa clara, cuba. When cuban piano master ruben gonzalez was brought out of selfimposed retirement, at age seventy seven, in 1996, for a recording by the. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. The song was originally composed by ernesto lecuona. Ruben gonzalez, 84, buena vista club pianist the new. Although he had played and recorded with the band led by enrique jorrin, the. In clear, concise and straightforward language, his books steer you through all the action steps.
Ruben gonzalez has 62 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy by douglas adams and pride and prejudice by jane. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Classical hymns for solo piano is a component of the piano companion series. Ruben gonzalez born may 26, 1919, santa clara, cuba died december 8, 2003, havana, cuba was a cuban pianist. Chanchullo, by ruben gonzalez, perfectly showcases the array of specific styles that could fall under the blanket terms of afrocuban jazz, cuban swing or mambo. Gonzalez had spent the past fifty years or so as an everpresent fixture of cuban jazz, but rarely in the limelight. I play all styles like smooth jazz, jazz, blues, pop, bossa nova, latin music, jewish music, all instrumental. Olympic motivational speaker ruben gonzalez will inspire your people to achieve more. He suffers from arthritis, and no longer owns a piano. Add a touch of class to your event with the sweetness and the sound of a saxophone. Music profile for ruben gonzalez, born 26 may 1919. Ruben s book store if you read ruben s books your life will change. Fourtime olympian ruben gonzalez a seemingly ordinary guy, ruben gonzalez wasnt a gifted athlete. The method books in the series provide instruction in the art of playing the piano while this book offers hymn arrangements for study and performance.
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