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Born: 1954 in Chelmsford, England
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Dave Valentin, who has recorded over 15 albums for GRP, combines together the influence of pop, R&B, and Brazilian music with Latin jazz to create a slick and accessible form of crossover jazz. At age nine, Valentin enjoyed playing bongos and congas. He gigged at Latin clubs in New York from age 12 and it was not until he was 18 that he serious... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2006 Come Fly with Me
2005 World on a String
1999 Sunshower
1996 Primitive Passions
1993 Tropic Heat
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Filmography:
2006 Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis: Latin Jazz
2002 Jam Miami: A Celebration of Latin Jazz
1993 Latin Nights
1991 Lee Ritenour: Live in Montreal with Special Guests
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