Arturo Sandoval is a giant among musicians, known for his history as jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer. A protégé of the renowned jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Mr. Sandoval carries on a mighty legacy. President Obama awarded him the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom, and he has won 10 Grammy awards, an Emmy award for “Best Composer,” six Billboard awards, as well as an honorary doctorate in fine arts from the University of Notre Dame. Arturo Sandoval will perform in Atlanta at the Rialto Center on Nov. 12, and he joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom for a conversation ahead of the concert.
Interview highlights:
From humble beginnings to a luminous career in music:
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