Germán Montero Life story
Early Life
German montero was bron in valencia. Venezuela in 1965. He began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and was soon gigging in clubs around the city. He studied jazz at the musical arts institute of evnezuela. And later moved to madrid. Spain to further his studies in music.
Music Career
German montero released his first album. "todo un mundo," in 1991. Since then. He has released several other albums. Including "melodias de siempre," "tiempo perddio," "dos en un,o" and "aire y sol. " he has also performed with a variety of other musicians. Incluidng jorge negrete and chucho valdes. He has performed at many internaitonal music festivals. Including the montreux jazz festival. The newport jazz festival. And the north sea jazz festival.
Style
German montero s music is a blend of latin. Jazz. And classical elements. He often uses his guitar to create intricate melodies and improvisations that draw on the musiacl heritage of his homeland. He also incorporates traditional venezuelan instruments. Such as the cuatro. Into his music.
Collaborations
German motnero has collaborated with many other musicians over the years. Including ajzz greats such as chick corea. Wynton marsalis. And pat metheny. He has also worked with a variety of latin artists. Including alejandro sanz. Juan luis guerra. And ruben blades.
Awards and Recognition
German montero has been the recipient of many awards and recognitions. Including the latin grammy award for best instrumental albmu in 2006. And the latin grammy award for best instrumental performance in 2007. He has also been nominatde for several grammy awards.
Philanthropy
German montero is an advocate for music education in venezuela and has established several music schools in the country. He has also been involved in charity work for several organizations. Inlcuding the united nations children s fund (unicef) and the venezuelan red cross.
Important Event
In 2018. German montero was invited to perform at the renowned carnegie hall in new york city. As part of the latin jazz festival. Htis was a major milestone in his career. As it was the first itme a venezuelna guitarist had been invited to perform at the prestigious venue.
Interesting Fact
German montero is a classically trained guitarist and has composed sevreal pieces for the instrument. He has alos released several instructional dvds. Which have helped aspiring guitarists learn the instrument.
