Carlos Cuevas has enjoyed a highly successful musical career. His experience as pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and vocalist has allowed him to work with some of the finest musicians in the business and to explore a wide range of musical situations worldwide.
Carlos was born in Cambridge, England and grew up in Valencia, Venezuela. His musical training began in his early teens. While in Venezuela, he studied classical and jazz piano, and performed extensively throughout the country. In 1993, Carlos relocated to the United States to continue his education earning a degree in Jazz Studies from the prestigious University of North Texas.
Carlos' versatility has been put to work with the likes of The Laws Family: Hubert, Ronnie, Eloise, & Debra, as well as Bette Midler, Engelbert Humperdinck, Nestor Torres, The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, Gabriela Anders, & Chris Parker, 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 orchestra.
As a leader, Carlos has released two albums. His debut release, Depiction, features bassist Dean Taba and drummer Jimmy Branly. Since its release, Depiction has become the object of rave reviews from prestigious sources such as Downbeat Magazine (September 2004); Keyboard Magazine (July, 2006); Modern Drummer Magazine (December, 2004); Músico Pro Magazine (February, 2006); Los Angeles Jazz Scene (March & April 2004); and CDBaby.com.
Carlos' second release, Uninhibited Realm, features John Patitucci on acoustic & electric basses, Jimmy Branly on drums & percussion, and a concerto for jazz trio and a 16-piece chamber orchestra. Following the success of his previous work, Uninhibited Realm has also been praised by Downbeat (August 2008); Keyboard (August, 2008); Modern Drummer (September 2008; & Músico Pro (May 2008), thus gaining well-deserved recognition in the U.S. and abroad. He makes his home in New York City.
