Cuban Pianist Marcos Crego

get your tickets here! ## Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist, composer, and producer born in Havana ### October 11, 2026 • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm ##### DOORS 7:00pm • ALL AGES José Marcos Crego Tamayo is a Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist, composer, and producer born in Havana. The son of legendary trumpeter José Miguel Crego "El Greco," he has performed with prominent groups like the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Klimax, and NG La Banda, and currently resides in Arizona. Background and Career Early Roots: Born July 12, 1978, in Havana, Cuba, and started formal music training at age eight at the Manuel Saumell Conservatory. Notable Collaborations: Worked with major Latin and jazz acts including the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Klimax, NG La Banda, and Los Dan. Grammy Recognition: Received two Grammy nominations in January 2012 for his performance on Edwin Bonilla's album Homenaje a los Rumberos. Current Work: Based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he performs with his own trios/quintets and teaches piano.