From Cuba to the World- Haile Uriarte’s soulful trumpet has sometimes been the only passport he’s had; taking him from the island, across oceans and borders, engaging and moving audiences through his skillful proficiency and mastery of his instrument, coupled with his deep understanding of Afro-Cubano music and culture. Simply put, Haile brings Havana Soul to you!
Haile has followed his trumpet onto the stages of some of the world's greatest theaters and performance spaces. Most notably, Haile toured internationally with the legendary Afro-Cuban All Stars, a tour that took him from Belgium to Australia, and every point in between!
When he is not accompanying some of latin music's greats, he's performing as a solo artist- fronting trios, ensembles, and tropical orchestras. As a band leader, he's able to use both his trumpet and his rich vocals, to take an audience on a cultural journey to those Havana streets which first shaped his understanding of tone, rhythm, and harmony.
Haile was introduced to a life of music by his ever supportive mother and his musician father. Mentored by the great Jesus Alemany, who played trumpet in his father's band, Haile quickly developed and was accepted into the conservatory of music at the age of 10 and soon began performing professionally by the age of 12. As a student, he rose through the ranks at Escuela Nacional de Música in Havana, Cuba graduating as Título de Instrumentista – Profesor de Trompeta y Práctica de Conjunto, (Instrumentalist Title – Trumpet and Ensemble Practice Professor) 07/17/1996.
Having to audition for every new opportunity that would come his way, Haile eventually found his way to the States by way of Mexico. Through his travels and performances, he gained a lifetime of experiences being hired to work with numerous professional international and touring acts who would expose him to audiences around the world in those formative years as a young musician.
Once he settled in Central Texas and became a father, Haile decided to return to his studies and received his Masters of Music from the School of Music at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX where he graduated as Lead Trumpet in the “Texas State Jazz Ensemble” and “Salsa del Río Orchestra” 08/10/2018.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Haile G. & Havana Soul | ||
| Haile G. & Havana Soul | ||
| Haile Uriarte & Havana Soul River Sun, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215 | River Sun, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215 |