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Manuel Valera

March 21, 2022

Jazz at Lincoln Center touts ‘Distancia’ by Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band

Check out the list of hot new releases.


March 18, 2022

‘Distancia’ by Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band available now!

The album is available on CD and digital from Bandcamp and many other outlets.


March 2, 2022

Watch an excerpt from the February 9 Greenleaf Music label hang

Check out the chat with Dave Douglas, Manuel Valera, David Sanford, Kazemde George, and Sami Stevens.


February 22, 2022

Available now: Title track from ‘Distancia’ by Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express Big Band

The piece is a reflection on traveling and the necessity of being away from home as a working artist.


February 18, 2022

More playlisting for Manuel Valera’s ‘Distancia’

The first two singles are on a number of key playlists.


February 1, 2022

Second single from Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express Big Band, available now

Listen to "Gemini," available now with your pre-order.


January 27, 2022

Label Hang #2 on Feb. 6 w/ Manuel Valera, David Sanford, Kazemde George & Sami Stevens

Join us for this exclusive chat with Dave Douglas, Manuel Valera, David Sanford, Kazemde George, and Sami Stevens.


January 22, 2022

Playlisting for Manuel Valera’s “Expectativas”

Check out "Expectativas" on Spotify's 'All New Jazz' and 'Jazz X-Press' playlists.


January 11, 2022

Announcing a new album from Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express Big Band, ‘Distancia’!

Check out the first single, "Expectativas," available now with your pre-order.


July 5, 2021

2021 Downbeat Critics Poll

Greenleaf is represented in a number of categories.
 


January 27, 2021

2020 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll includes Webber, Morris, and Valera

Albums by the Webber/Morris Big Band and the Manuel Valera Cuban Express Big Band made the list!


October 23, 2020

Watch new Manuel Valera video featuring Sofia Rei

The song features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by trombonist Matt McDonald and alto saxophonist Michael Thomas.


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