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, performed extensively throughout the country, and in 1991 traveled to Los Angeles, California, to study with pianist and friend, Otmaro Ruiz. 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 have been put to work with the likes of The Laws Family: Hubert, Ronnie, Eloise, & Debra, as well as Bette Midler, Engelbert Humperdinck, Nestor Torres, Gabriela Anders, Chembo Corniel, and the late Composer, Rene Tuzed, 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.
In 2004, Carlos released his debut album Depiction, featuring bassist Dean Taba and drummer Jimmy Branly. Depiction quickly became 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.
In 2008, Carlos released his second CD entitled Uninhibited Realm. This CD 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 while establishing himself as a respected bandleader.
In addition to his performing career, Carlos is currently a member of the Jazz faculty at the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts. He resides in New York City.
