The story
Cuban-born with French heritage, Blue Note Records artist Harold López-Nussa is a classically trained pianist, composer, and arranger whose music blends the rhythms and traditions of his homeland with a global, contemporary vision. Growing up in a highly musical and artistic family, Harold was immersed in rhythm, melody, and improvisation from an early age, shaping the rich and expressive voice he brings to his music today.
Winner of the Montreux Jazz Festival competition in 2005, López-Nussa has released 11 albums under his own name, showcasing his virtuosic technique, inventive compositions, and the seamless fusion of Afro-Cuban, classical, and modern jazz influences. His music is intricate, expressive, and inviting, taking listeners on a journey across cultures and traditions.
“Radical, but kind of inevitable too.”
For more than a decade, López-Nussa and his trio have toured internationally, performing at major festivals and collaborating with musicians from Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. Known for his dynamic performances, he captivates audiences with technical brilliance, emotional depth, and joyous spontaneity.
Through his music, Harold López-Nussa bridges heritage and innovation, tradition and experimentation, offering audiences a fresh and compelling vision of contemporary Latin jazz. Whether performing solo, with his trio, or in collaboration with other artists, he continues to be one of the most exciting and influential voices on the global jazz stage today.
“López-Nussa's single-note grace is akin to Herbie Hancock's, and his two-fisted attacks are as joyous as Chick Corea’s.” - DownBeat