Cuban-born pianist, composer, and arranger Hilario Durán is internationally acclaimed as one of the leading voices in Latin jazz. A protégé of Chucho Valdés, Durán gained prominence in Cuba’s vibrant music scene before immigrating to Canada, where he continues to shape the genre through his virtuosic technique and inventive compositions. His work seamlessly fuses Afro-Cuban rhythms with modern jazz harmonies, earning multiple Juno Awards and Grammy nominations. Whether performing solo, leading ensembles, or collaborating with jazz greats, Durán’s music radiates mastery, passion, and a deep cultural resonance.