Paquito D'rivera

Saxophonist

Birthday June 4, 1948

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Cuba

Age 76 years old

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About

Multi-instrumentalist and winner of multiple Grammy Awards.

Before Fame

He started playing with the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba at a very young age.

Trivia

He once criticized Carlos Santana for donning a Che Guevara shirt due to Guevara having been involved in the wrongful execution of many counter-revolutionaries, like D'Rivera's cousin.

Family Life

He left his wife and child in Cuba when he fled in the 1980s and promised to send for them.

Associated With

He has performed with many crossover artists, including Yo-Yo Ma.