About
Carlos Cuevas’ music career expands more than 3 decades. His experience as pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and producer has allowed him to explore virtually every musical avenue and to be equally at home on-stage and in the studio.
Carlos holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of North Texas and a Master of Music from The Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, The City University of New York, where he became the recipient of the prestigious Sir Roland Hanna Memorial Jazz Award.
His versatility has been put to work with the likes of NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws, Bette Midler, Engelbert Humperdinck, The Los Angeles Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, and New York's Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas to name a few. His arranging skills are also in high demand. Carlos has composed and arranged music for a wide variety of styles and ensembles that range anywhere from small group to big band and symphony orchestra.
As a leader, Carlos has released two albums. “DEPICTION" and "UNINHIBITED REALM”. Both albums have been praised by Downbeat, Keyboard, Modern Drummer, & Músico Pro magazines, as well as The Los Angeles Jazz Scene, and CDBaby.com.
Carlos makes his home in New York City where he has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He is a sought-after arranger, studio musician, producer, and educator.