Fabian Almazan, piano/effects

Fabian Almazan, piano/effects

Grammy-nominated Cuban-American pianist Fabian Almazan has developed a personal voice through the electric manipulation of the acoustic piano and has toured his music extensively as well as accompanied artists such as Terence Blanchard, Gretchen Parlato, Mark Guiliana, and Ambrose Akinmusire.

Almazan has composed for orchestra, chamber ensembles and for film — also performing on Spike Lee’s “Miracle at St Anna” and the Kasi Lemmon’s film “Harriet.” He is currently pursuing his PhD studies in the Creative Practice and Critical Inquiry doctoral program in the Harvard Department of Music.

He is the founder and director of Biophilia Records and has worked diligently towards ensuring a continued dialogue of awareness concerning music and environmental justice. As a performer, Almazan has developed a personal voice through the electric manipulation of the acoustic piano in live and studio settings.