Arturo O’Farrill is a Grammy Award–winning pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator whose work sits at the dynamic crossroads of Afro-Cuban jazz, modern big band composition, and social consciousness. The son of legendary Cuban jazz composer Chico O’Farrill, Arturo has forged a singular career that both honors his father’s legacy and boldly expands it, blending deep Afro-Latin traditions with adventurous contemporary jazz.

As the founder and artistic director of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, O’Farrill has become one of the most vital voices in large-ensemble jazz of the 21st century. His compositions and arrangements explore rhythm, history, and identity while addressing themes of immigration, civil rights, and cultural resilience. Beyond the bandstand, O’Farrill is a passionate advocate for music education and cultural equity, serving as a longtime professor at UCLA and a leading figure in bringing Afro-Latin jazz into concert halls, classrooms, and communities worldwide.