Artist

Arturo O’Farrill

Wins

Nominations

Biography

"I made one rule for myself, and I really try to live it: Play music you love, with people you love, for people you love. If I can't be that kind of musician, I’ll drive a cab."

Born Arturo O'Farrill on June 22, 1960, in Mexico City, Mexico
At the beginning of his career, pianist Arturo O'Farrill was a prized jazz sideman, working in the bands of such talents as Carla Bley, Dizzy Gillespie, Lester Bowie, and Harry Belafonte. O’Farrill subsequently founded the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, and his 2005 debut album with that group, Una Noche Inolvidable, earned him his first GRAMMY nomination.
O’Farrill won his first GRAMMY for Best Latin Jazz Album at the 51st GRAMMY Awards for Song For Chico.
O'Farrill founded the the Afro Latin Jazz Academy of Music, a year-long residency program dedicated to providing instrument and ensemble instruction to committed students throughout New York City.

All Grammy Awards and Nominations for Arturo O’Farrill

2026 • 68th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best Latin Jazz Album

The Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico. Arturo O'Farrill
Best Latin Jazz Album

Mundoagua - Celebrating Carla Bley. Arturo O'Farrill

2023 • 65th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best Latin Jazz Album

Fandango At The Wall In New York. Arturo O'Farrill

2022 • 64th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best Latin Jazz Album

Virtual Birdland. Arturo O'Farrill
Best Instrumental Composition

Dreaming In Lions: Dreaming In Lions. Arturo O'Farrill

2021 • 63rd Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best Instrumental Composition

Baby Jack. Arturo O'Farrill
Best Latin Jazz Album

Four Questions. Arturo O'Farrill

2018 • 60th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best Instrumental Composition

Three Revolutions. Arturo O'Farrill

2016 • 58th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Best Instrumental Composition

The Afro Latin Jazz Suite. Arturo O'Farrill
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

Cuba: The Conversation Continues. Arturo O'Farrill