Accolades

• "Arturo Sandoval is the sort of virtuoso artist who comes along only once or twice in a generation."    - LONDON EVENING STAR
  
  
• "... arguably the most prodigious trumpeter of his generation.., a showman to the tips of his toes.., imperiously and dashingly in charge of the resources of his trumpet." - THE GUARDIAN
  
  
• " Sandoval reaches notes most trumpet players barely know." - WASHINGTON STAR
  
  
• " Possessing some of jazz's fiercest chops.."  - NEW YORK POST 

• "... if you can imagine the burst of a young Gillespie, the roaring of Fats Navarro and the sweet and light  articulation of Clifford Brown, then you have some idea of what (Sandoval) can do." - LONDON OBSERVER
  
  
• " He's one of the best. He has a very athletic style, but can play softly too. He's got bull chops!" - DIZZY GILLESPIE
  
  
• " Mr. Sandoval's playing is unabashedly spectacular, yet he uses his technique with dramatic finesse."    - NEW YORK TIMES
  
  
• "... Arturo Sandoval exudes the true "Joy of Music" in everything he does... long may he reign!"- JOHN WILLIAMS
  
  
• "Sandoval's horn of plenty, trumpeter places no limits on music."- THE WASHINGTON TIMES
  
  
• ” Arturo Sandoval is the most musical man alive.” - MICHAEL GREENE, CEO of NARAS
  

 

Awards & Affiliations

• 1978 - Receives Grammy for Best Latin Album (Irakere I).
• 1980 - Receives Grammy nomination for Best Latin Album (Irakere II).
• 1982 - Is voted Cuba’s best instrumentalist (received this award from
  1982 – 1990 consecutively).
• 1988 - Receives Gold Tucan in Brazil for best instrumentalist.
• 1990 - Accepts the position of full professorship at Florida International University.
• 1991 - 27th annual Golden Feather Award – Artist of the Year.
  (Los Angeles Times)
• 1991 - Edition BMI releases Brass Concepts, a method book by
  Arturo Sandoval.
• 1992 - Presented with an award for his efforts in the support of the
  - Adoption Center of Denver, CO.
• 1992 - Jazz Artist of the Year (Brazilian Press).
• 1992 - Creates the “Arturo Sandoval’s Dizzy Gillespie Trumpet Scholar Award” at the Univ. of Idaho in the memory of friend and mentor, the late Dizzy Gillespie.
• 1992 - Michelob Jazz Festival in Puerto Rico is dedicated to Arturo Sandoval.
• 1993 - Sandoval begins his association with Grammy in the School program (NARAS).
• 1993 - Honorary Citizen of Baltimore, presented by the mayor Kurt L. Schmoke at Symphony Hall
• 1993 -  Sandoval receives four Grammy Award nominations.
  - Best Jazz Album (I Remember Clifford), Best Jazz Instrumental
  - Arrangement (Cherokee), Best Instrumental Composition for
  - Motion Picture (Mambo Kings),
  - Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album (GRP All Star Big Band).
• 1993 - Performs with band at the Grammy Awards (Cherokee).
• 1993 - Honorary Citizen of Walt Disney World.
• 1993 - Clearwater Jazz Holliday presents Sandoval the
  International Jazz Award.
• 1994 - Becomes first inductee of the Walt Disney World Jazz Hall of Fame.
• 1994 - Becomes a member of the Board of Directors in the Educational
  Committee at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
• 1994 - Performs at the Grammy Awards as a special guest with Gloria
  Estefan, and continues to participate in the Grammy in the School
  Program giving lectures and performing with the All American Band.
• 1994 - University of Central Oklahoma in conjuction with the
  Oklahoma Symphony create the “Arturo Sandoval Trumpet Scholarship”
• 1994 - Presented with the Key to the City of Fresno, California by the
  Governor in a non-profit event.
• 1994 - Sandoval becomes the fourth recipient of the Hispanic
  Achievement Award presented by the Pepsi-Cola Co. and Hispanic
  Magazine in Washington DC. Past recipients have been Anthony
  Quinn, Paul Rodriguez, and Gloria Estefan.
• 1994 - US Secretary of the Army, Togo West presents Sandoval with a
  Plaque commemorating his performance of the Sandoval Trumpet Concerto at the 1812 Overture Concert for the Joint Chiefs of
  Staff at the Washington Monument in front of 30,000 people.
• 1994 - Michael Greene, president of NARAS presents Sandoval with
  “The NARAS Foundation’s Award for Excellent in Music
  Education” at the Los Angeles Coliseum on November 26 in front of 96,000 people attending the USC vs. Notre Dame football game.
• 1994 - Performs at the closing ceremony of The Summit of the Americas for 34 heads of state including President Clinton in Miami,  Florida.
• 1994 - Completes the music score for the film “The Perez Family” staring Marisa Tomei and Angelica Houston.
• 1995 - Tony Bennet, Patty LaBelle and Arturi Sandoval were featured
  Artists at the Super bowl half time show in Miami, Florida January 29, 1995.
• 1995 - Hal Leonard Publishing releases three new educational books that include Sandoval’s recording on CD and cassette of Arban and his Personal studies.
• 1995 - Sandoval perforfm the National Anthem on ABC for the opening of the Miami Grand Prix.
• 1995 - Sandoval’s album “Danzon” receives 3 Grammy nominations and
  Obtains Grammy Award for “Best Latin Jazz Album”
• 1995 - Sandoval performs at the Grammy Nominee party with
  the Grammy All American Jazz and Choir and performs with Tony
  Bennett at the Musicares event honoring Mr. Bennett.
• 1995 - Billboard Award 1995 “Best Latin Jazz Album” for Danzon.
• 1996 - Billboard Award 1996 “Best Latin Jazz Album” for
  Arturo Sandoval & The Latin Train.
• 1996 - Jazz Central Station Global Jazz Poll Award - Best Latin Jazz Group.
• 1996 - “Arturo Sandoval Trumpet Scholarship” is created at Florida International University.
• 1996 - Sandoval is featured at the Walt Disney 25th Anniversarycelebration.
• 1996 - Commissioned by the Kennedy Center to compose a musical “Pepito’s Story”.
• 1996 - Sandoval receives 10th Anniversary “F.A.C.E” excellence award in music.
• 1996 - Receives Grammy nomination for “Best Instrumental
  Composition” Real McBop.
• 1996 - Sandoval is the featured artist with Celine Dion during the Academy Awards (Oscars) telecast.
• 1997 - Awarded full tenture at Florida International University.
• 1997 - Performs at the Presidential Inaugural Ball for President Clinton in Washington, DC.
• 1997 - Receives American Jazz Award.
• 1997 - Arturo is the featured soloist with the Academy Awards (Oscars)
  Orchestra.
• 1997 - Columbus, GA declares January 17th to be Arturo Sandoval Day.
• 1997 - Sandoval is invited by the Australian Government to ring in the
  New Year’s with a live presentation and broadcast from
  Sydney, Australia.
• 1998 - Warner Bros. /HBO acquire rights to Sandoval’s life story for motion picture release.
• 1998 - Sandoval’s album “Hot House” wins the Grammy Award for Best
    Latin Jazz Album.
• 1998 - “Hot House” receives Billboard Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.
• 1999 - Sandoval Performs at MusiCares with Gloria Estefan a tribute
  Honoring Stevie Wonder.
• 2000 - Performs live on A&E with the Boston Pops 4th July
  celebration
• 2000 - Receives the Nosotros Golden Eagle Hall of Fame Award. 
• 2000 - Warner Brothers / HBO releases “For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story”.
• 2001 - “For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story” receives two
  Golden Globe Nominations. One for Best Mini Series or Made for
  TV Movie and one for Andy Garcia as Best Actor in same category.
• 2001 - “For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story” receives four
  Emmy Awards Nominations, including Best Made for TV movie,
  Best Cinematographer, Best Actor: Andy Garcia and Outstanding
  Composition for Miniseries, Movie, or Special: Arturo Sandoval.
• 2001 - Sandoval wins the Emmy Award for Outstanding Music
   Compositions for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special.
• 2001 - Receives the ASCAP Founders Award.
• 2002 - Performs at the World Economic Forum.
• 2002 - Receives the NARA’s Heroes Award.
• 2002  - Ms. Marilyn Bergman invites Arturo to launch the 1st Annual
  ASCAP Young Composer’s Award.
• 2002 - To the delight of critics and fans alike Arturo releases his first
  piano album “My passion for the Piano”.
• 2003 - Released “Trumpet Evolution” rave reviews, paying tribute to the world’s most influential Trumpeters of our time
• 2003 - Performed with Charlotte Church & and guest of honor at a speaking engagement in Hawaii for thousands of IBM employees from around the world
• 2003 - Signed an endorsement / sponsorship deal with Johnny Walker and have begun a largely visible campaign with them.
• 2003 - Recorded on Rod Stewart’s multi platinum selling albums of Classic Standard Covers and performed on an A&E television special.
• 2003 - Joined RADD as a supporting board member and - Will do several radio spots and commercials
• 2003 - Given the Key to Miami by government officials
  In honor of his support and contributions to the great city.
• 2003 - Began work and Interviews for an A&E Biography on his life
• 2003 - Was part of a multi-city very successful Christmas Tour with Jaci Velasquez and Jon Secada.
• 2004 - Performed with Justin Timberlake at the Grammy Awards.
• 2004 - Performed on the Craig Kilborn show
• 2004 - Performed at the Apollo Theater 70th Anniversary Show with Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick Jr.
• 2004 - Performed at the Latin Billboard awards with Alicia Keys
• 2004 - Awarded the Latin Billboard award for Trumpet Evolution
• 2005 - Released Live at the Blue Note, first live (CD/DVD) recording ever
• 2006 - Nominated for Latin Billboard award for Live at the Blue Note
• 2006 - Arturo Realizes his dream with the Grand Opening of the ARTURO SANDOVAL JAZZ CLUB at the Deauville Beach Resort on Miami Beach, FL.
• 2006 - Is crowned the King of Carnival Miami
• 2006 - Is invited to perform at the International Trumpet Guild
• 2006  - Performed at the White House for the 20th anniversary celebration of the Thelonious Monk Institute.
• 2006 - Is invited to perform at the Grand Opening celebration of the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, Miami’s first and finest Performing Arts Center.