Adolfo Pichardo

Adolfo Pichardo (born October 1939, Havana) is a Cuban pianist, conductor, arranger, and composer.

Pichardo studied piano at the Havana Municipal Conservatory, and in 1954 joined the band Conjunto Casino Juvenil as a pianist.

Already in 1966, a group of young musicians had organized the Youth Orchestra of Modern Music, under the direction of pianist Adolfo Pichardo.

Pichardo also joined the "Buena Vista Social Club in the 90's and he has been recognized as an outstanding arranger and composer.

He has taken his beautiful music to many European countries and he has performed with many outstanding musicians of the world.