Diego Urcola

Argentine trumpeter Diego Urcola is a gifted improviser and composer who infuses post-bop jazz with South American traditions. A vibrant presence on the New York scene since his arrival in the '90s, Urcola has built close associations with such globally minded performers as saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera, bassist Avishai Cohen, vibraphonist Dave Samuels, and pianist Guillermo Klein. He has also garnered acclaim on his own, including earning Grammy nominations for 2003's Soundances and 2006's Viva. Urcola has continued to explore a cross-pollinated mix of sounds from Astor Piazzo...