Eduardo Cabrera, affectionately known as "El Negro" or "Cabrerito," was a distinguished Cuban pianist, arranger, and bandleader born on February 22, 1936, in Havana. His musical journey commenced at the Conservatorio Nacional de Música, leading him to join Beny Moré's Banda Gigante at just sixteen. In the mid-1950s, during a tour with Los Rivero, Cabrera relocated to Caracas, Venezuela, where he became a pivotal figure in the local music scene. He performed with renowned dance orchestras such as Los Peniques and Billo's Caracas Boys, and later founded his own ensembles, including a sextet and the Caracas Swing’s Boys orchestra. Collaborating with artists like Aldemaro Romero and Alberto Naranjo, Cabrera also established the Caracas Jazz Club and served as a musical director and arranger for RCTV, VTV, and various recording studios. His exceptional talent earned him first prizes at the Festival del Niño in 1970, 1971, and 1972, and accolades at the OTI Festivals in 1973 and 1975. Cabrera's legacy endures as a testament to his profound influence on Latin American music. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Cabrera?utm_source=openai))