Artur García

Professional Experience

La Banda Gigante de RTV Comercial (Cuba)
Member & Saxophonist (2018–Present)
• Winner of La Banda Gigante contest in 2018
• Participated in high-profile performances, including The Untold Story of Bailando en Cuba 2, Gala del Cuba Disco 2019 (dedicated to Benny Moré), and the Adolfo Guzmán Cuban Song Contest
• Collaborated with influential Cuban musicians such as Michel Herrera, César López, Alejandro Falcón, Alain Pérez, and José Luis Cortés “El Tosco”

Independent Musician & Educator
Freelancer (2019–Present)
• Collaborated with renowned producers such as Dayron Ortega and Carlos Gaytan
• Regular performer at Havana’s jazz venues, including La Zorra y El Cuervo and Fábrica de Arte Cubano (FAC)
• Founded and leads the Artur García Quartet, contributing to the Havana jazz scene
• Frequently collaborates with Cuban showman Bobby Carcassés as both a saxophonist and bassist
• Collaborated with Arturo O’Farril during the Jazz-Plaza 2024 festival

Music Director, Arranger, & Instrumentalist
D’Venus (2019–Present)
• Serves as a musical director, arranger, and performer (piano, saxophone, bass, percussion) for the group
• Contributed to the group’s artistic and musical vision, focusing on Cuban and jazz influences

Music Teacher
Aristides Soto Provincial School of Art, Bejucal, Mayabeque (2019–2022)
• Taught saxophone, achieving excellent results and fostering the development of young musicians

Saxophone lead
Young Jazz-Band of Joaquín Betancourt (2017–Present)
• Participated in numerous concerts and festivals, including the opening of the Jazz-Plaza Festival

International Collaborations (Dubai, UAE)
Member of Dubai Jazz Scene (2024–Present)
• Joined the jazz scene at venues like Jass Lounge, Cove Beach Hotel, Amerigos, and the 1920 Club
• Collaborated with international artists such as Emma Smith, Tonatiut Isidrón, Rony Afif, Daymé Arocena, Rodney Barreto, and Tivon Pennicott
• Participated in the Jazz Avenue festival and various events during the Formula 1 celebrations

Select Performances & Collaborations
• Jazz-Plaza 2024: Collaboration with Arturo O’Farril
• Demons in the Pillow: Contributed to the soundtrack
• RTV Comercial Shows (2019–2020): Featured in several televised programs and live events
• Festival of the Arts (ISA, 2017): Performed with the Tempo Orchestra of the National School of Music
• Jazz-Plaza Festival: Opening event participant with Joaquín Betancourt’s Young Jazz-Band
• Cuban Song Contest Adolfo Guzmán: Performer with La Banda Gigante