interview: Harold López-Nussa
Join Dr. Sushi over the airwaves of WMSE as he talks to Harold López-Nussa, who will be performing Wednesday, September 5th at the UWM Peck School of the Arts (2400 East Kenwood Boulevard).
Likened to the “single-note grace of Herbie Hancock,” and the “joyous two-fisted attacks of Chick Corea,” (Downbeat), Harold López-Nussa is a jazz pianist of extraordinary talent. Channeling his world travels from his fingers to the keys, Nussa’s music is elegant, familiar, and fresh. Equally inspired by places like America, Africa, and his native Cuba, Nussa distills the musical feelings of the world into understated and brilliant jazz. His music sways and grooves with a clarity of purpose and execution that is undeniable.
Nussa is joined by Gaston Joya, one of Cuba’s brightest musical stars. Joya made his name playing with legendary pianist Chucho Valdés and has toured with Buena Vista Social Club vocalist Omara Portuondo. Ruy López-Nussa, Harold’s brother and world-renowned musician in his own right rounds out the trio on drums.