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Who I Am & Where I Live
- Name: Yunior Terry
- City: New York City
- Country: United States
- Hometown: Havana, Cuba
My Life & Work
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Bio:
One of New York City's most sought-after bass players, Yunior Terry is recognized for his big sound, versatility, and contagious rhythm.
As the youngest son of one of Cuba’s most gifted musical families “Los Terry’s”, Yunior followed the tradition and began his musical training at age seven, graduating in 1994 from the prestigious National School of Art (ENA) in Havana with a double major in violin and bass.
Soon after graduation he joined the National Philharmonic Orchestra, performing works of Europeans and Cubans composers at the Havana’s National Theater. In 1998 Mr. Terry moved to California to attend The California Institute of Arts where he received his B.A. with honors in 2002. It was at CalArts where he continued to expand his musical horizon under Charlie Haden, Derek Oles (Poland), Rajeev Taranath (India) and Alfred Ladzekpo (Ghana) by exposing him to a wide variety of music and traditions from around the world.
In 2009, Yunior Terry won the Van Lier Fellowships, awarded each year by Meet The Composer to active professionals, supporting the creation of new musical work and engagement in the community.
Yunior Terry has performed with Steve Coleman, Jerry Gonzales and Fort Apache, Lila Downs, Jeff Tain Watts, Eddie Palmieri, The late Hilton Ruiz, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Steve Turre, Jane Bunnett and his brother Yosvany Terry among many others. In addition to his occupied schedule as a sideman, Terry leads his own band “Son de Altura”, created to innovate as well as to preserve the legacy of Cuban music; releasing his first album as a leader "Mi Bajo Danzón " published by Palo Santo Music.
My Media
- ▶ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2vFpgTtktSB7iy1wSOU0w
- ▶ Twitter: YuniorTerry
- ▶ Instagram: yunior.terry
Click to Listen on Spotify
- ▶ (Album/Podcast 1): http://open.spotify.com/album/4DqOAmc3HzS5Tidfl8yOdp
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