Hailing from Managua, Nicaragua, Darwin Noguera is sculpting a formidable name for himself in the world of Latin and Jazz. Inspired by the likes of icons such as Chucho Valdes and Robert Glasper, the eclectic artist continues to enthrall and excite listeners with rich compositions. A promising artist, Darwin is swiftly becoming an emerging voice in the Latin Jazz scene, having helmed 3 albums, commissioned works, recordings, performances and masterclasses across the United States and the world.
A DePaul University alumnus, Darwin pursued his musical passions, successfully earning a Bachelor of Music in Performing Arts Management and a minor in Business Administration. He continued his trajectory in the arts, earning a Masters Degree at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York City where he was also awarded a merit scholarship.
In 2017, the artist made his Carnegie Hall debut, along with contemporary icon Bobby Sanabria. He has been an inducted member of the multi-Grammy Award nominated Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Bigband for 7 years. Their latest recording, “West Side Story: Reimagined” has been nominated for a Grammy Award in 2020- a record on which Darwin exhibits his skilled piano expertise. The Darwin Noguera Group is the artist’s latest project which blends and fuses Afro Cuban Jazz and Jazz Rap rhythms.
Curating new, experimental and intriguing works, Darwin Noguera is currently working on several refreshing singles, “Fourth Dimension”, “Changes” and “Adonai” slated to be released in early 2022.
He is one of the most sought-after pianists working in Jazz and hopes to continue the listening legacy in the Latin jazz genre. Having performed or recorded with Grammy Award winning artists and masters such as Paquito D’Rivera, Joel Frahm, Miguel Zenon, Giovanni Hidalgo, John Benitez, Candido Camero, and several others, Darwin is a true force to be reckoned with.
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Darwin uses his passion for music to teach students about Latin, American and world music. He has led master classes in universities and festivals across the United States and Central America. Darwin has had the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience to inspire a new generation of musicians.
Topics:
Music of the Americas
Jazz Harmony & Improvisation
Composition and Arranging
Latin Piano Concepts
Music Business
A journey from Classical to jazz
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Carnegie Hall Artist Residence
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | Guest conductor & pianist
The Second City | Music director
The Jeff Awards | Music director
Induced member | Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band
Induced member | Gilberto Santa Rosa Orchestra, NYC
Arturo O'Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra
Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble | Co-founder, pianist, composer & manager
Chad Lefkowitz Brown Quartet
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Dizzy's Club Coca Cola | Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC
Embassy of Nicaragua, Washington, D.C.
Nicaragua Jazz Festival
Ashdod Super Jazz Festival | Ashdod, Israel
Chicago Jazz Festival
NJPAC
Giovanni Hidalgo & Friends, John Benitez & Ignacio Berroa | LP Studios NYC
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Summit | Featured artist
The United Nations
Millenium Park
Paquito D' Rivera Trio
Malpaso Ballet, Cuba
Harris Theatre
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Lincoln Center Plaza
Cuba Tour
Birdland Jazz Club
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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“A strong recording debut.”
“Fresh and daring and marvelously versatile band, a Latin jazz masterpiece.”
“Adventurous and Agressive!”
“A sensational Jazz recording.”
“Always in full command of the rich, harmonic possibilities.”
“Noguera brings a sense of melody, phrasing, and emotion, that would only be expected from a performer many years his senior.”
“He shapes melodies with intelligent musicality and lush harmonic knowledge.”
“Helping to give all this meaning, Noguera plays with passion and command during solo stints.”
“This is a solid ensemble.”
Discography
AS A LEADER:
Fourth Dimension | Darwin Noguera Music
Steppin | Darwin Noguera Music
Blueprints | Chicago Sessions Records
The Gardener | Chicago Sessions Records
Matter of Time | Darwin Noguera Music
AS A SIDEMAN:
Jeremy Bosch | La Clave del Tiempo (Piano) 2023
Kim McFarland | My Praise Continues (String Arrangement: Track 2) 2023
Vox Humana | Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Bigband (Piano 2023)
West Side Story Reimagined | Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Bigband (Piano 2022)
Acercate | Jeremy Bosch - (Piano 2020)
Jeremy Bosch Prologo: Hoy EP | (Piano -all tracks 2020)
Jeremy Bosch EP (Piano -all tracks) | Reel Eleven LLC
Jeremy Bosch | Autopsia (Keyboard)
Jeremy Bosch & Luis Enrique | Una Noche Mas (Piano)
Giovanni Hidalgo & Friends | LP Studios NYC (Piano)
Precious Blood of Jesus | Mark Smith Productions (String arrangement)
Land of the Descendants | Chembo Corniel & Chaworo Records (Piano)
Opal Staples | I Need You (String arrangement)
Handmade | Salsaneo Records (Piano)
Together | Truth Revolution Records
Young Street | RGY Entertainment
George Lamond 25th Anniversary DVD | Independent Label
Just Practice | Rocky Yera Independent Release
Opening Statement | Origin Records
Juego Peligroso | Mike DeVito & Candlelight Music Group
Out of the Box | Ricky Luis & Wave Factory
Infraverde | Papo Santiago & CLP Records
Cuatro Por Arriba | Guitarras de Espana & Novo Records
Yuletide Groove | Tyme Records
This is the Life | Independent Release
London Cool | Natalie Oliveri Independent Release
Volcano Radar feat. Paquito D’Rivera Delmark Records
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