"We are very saddened to learn about the passing of Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honoree and GRAMMY® Award winner Gato Barbieri. The saxophonist was a trailblazer in the Latin Jazz community and regarded as one of the most emotional tenor sax soloists. The music industry has lost a true pioneer, but his contributions to Latin music are everlasting. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends."
Gabriel Abaroa
President/CEO
The Latin Recording Academy