In addition to being a solo artist,[1] Almazan is the founder and director of Biophilia Records[2] and has held the piano chair in Jazz Trumpeter Terence Blanchard's band since 2007.
Pianist Conchita Betancourt graciously taught Almazan free of charge for over three years, allowing him to audition for the New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida where he studied from 1998 to 2002.
In 2009, Almazan received his master's degree from Manhattan School of Music, as a recipient of the Michael W. Greene Scholarship, studying privately with Jason Moran.
[6] Personalities, Almazan's debut album as a leader, was released in October 2011 on Biophilia/Palmetto Records, and featured Linda Oh, Henry Cole, Meg Okura, Megan Gould, Karen Waltuch, and Noah Hoffeld.
Almazan "demonstrates intuitive control over Latin jazz repertoire and feeling"[7] and his music is referred to as "intense and crystalline",[8] "multifaceted and intriguing",[9] and full of "unexpected twists".