Articles of Bridges of Love

The pianist combines traditional Cuban styles, especially the rhythms of montunos and tumbaos, with jazz and classical music. Ignacio Herrera, Nachito, is a man of bridges, linking the music of Cuba, his native country, and the United States, where he resides. But he is clear about his origins. He comes and goes, again and again, to his roots, and dialogues with music other than his own. This is why the title of his most recent album, Con sentimiento cubano.