Austrian-born and Venezuela-based pianist, composer, and educator Gerry Weil is a pioneering figure in Latin American jazz. Since the 1960s, he has fused jazz, classical, and Venezuelan rhythms into a distinctive, boundary-defying sound. Often referred to as the “father of Venezuelan jazz,” Weil has mentored generations of musicians while releasing acclaimed works such as *The Message* (1971) and *Kosmic Flow* (2020). His music reflects both technical mastery and spiritual depth, embodying a lifelong dedication to innovation, collaboration, and cultural fusion.