Mario Ortiz, B.M. '93, M.M. '95, has been nominated for a Latin Grammy in the category of Best Salsa Album of the Year for "Mario Ortiz All Star Band Tributo 45 Aniversario," dedicated in tribute to his late father who was a revered bandleader and arranger in Puerto Rico.
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John Hart
Lecturer, Jazz Guitar
Jazz guitarist John Hart is a visiting lecturer at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. A New York fixture for 29 years, he is one of the most prolific and versatile guitarists on the jazz scene today. He released eight CDs as bandleader on such prestigious labels as Blue Note and Concord and has appeared on over 100 CDs as a sideman, including a 16-year stint with organist Jack McDuff. JazzTimes wrote, “An alum of the Brother Jack McDuff University of Jazz Guitar, John Hart can burn his way through blues changes on a level that’s right up there with fellow graduates George Benson and Pat Martino.” John Hart has also worked with Jimmy Smith, James Moody, Jon Hendricks, Brian Blade,…
