An original blend of cultures that features latin jazz, tango, middle east, funk and more, Argentinian pianist and composer Gabriel Palatchi was Sarah Jo's guest live in studio! Missed it? Watch here!

In Winnipeg for two nights only---Wednesday night (June 22) in the Palm Room at the Fort Hotel and Thursday night (June 23) at Inferno's on Academy, Gabriel’s music it’s an original blend of different genres such as Latin Jazz, Tango, Funk, Klezmer, Gypsy, Reggae,Samba and Electronic----A representation of the many cultures which have influenced his music.

 

 

Gabriel Palatchi was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At the age of 8, he started his first piano lessons. He then went on to study classical music at the conservatory Manuel de Falla school in Argentina. His studies led him to a Musical Production degree from the ORT High School. He further expanded his studies with a degree in music from the Berklee international School from Argentina. During this time he studied under many great maestros of Blues, Tango, Jazz and Latin Jazz such as Alvaro Torres, Ricardo Nole and Ernesto Jodos.


After graduating in 2008, he packed up his piano and started to travel to expand on his musical studies and experiences.

It was in Cuba where he met and studied with several maestros including the master “Chucho” Valdez. He continued his travels to Mexico, where he continued to expand on his musical studies and experience. These travels continue today. Gabriel’s experiences led to the composition and production of his first solo CD entitled “Diario de Viaje” (Travel Diary) in 2010, and was chosen as one of the best Latin Jazz albums of the year by JAZZ FM Toronto. His second album, ‘Caja Musical’ (music box) was recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina in May 2013. Both productions feature musical arrangements from over 20 accomplished musicians from Latin America.

 

 

Currently, Gabriel splits his time between Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal), Mex-ico (Caribbean and Mexico City) and Argentina (Buenos Aires). The band has performed at several music festivals such as the Vancouver Jazz Festival, Victoria Jazz Festival, Quebec City Jazz Festival, Waterloo Jazz Festival, Kaslo Jazz Festival, Puerto Morelos Music Festival, Robson Valley Festival, Caribbean Days Festival and Starbelly Jam Festival among many other