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18-Year-Old Miami Musician Joey Calvo Wins Grammy for Latin Jazz Album

WPLG Local 10February 7, 20262 min373 views
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A Historic Grammy Win

  • 🏆 An 18-year-old saxophonist, Joey Calvo, has made history by winning a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album.
  • 🎶 Calvo, born in Miami to Cuban parents and a graduate of Miami Arts Charter School, comes from a long line of musicians.

The Award-Winning Album

  • 💡 Calvo, alongside mentors Yaner Orta and Gonzalo Rual, created a tribute album honoring Cuban singer Benny Moré and Nat King Cole.
  • jazz album that blended their distinct styles.
  • 🏅 The trio won the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album for their tribute.

Calvo's Vision and Future

  • 🎓 Despite the win, Calvo returned to his classes at Miami Dade College the next day, where he is majoring in business administration and psychology.
  • 🚀 He hopes his Grammy win will inspire a revival of Latin jazz, particularly among the younger generation.
  • 🌎 Calvo emphasized that the award is not just for him but for the Miami community, bringing the trophy home for the city.
  • 🌟 Looking ahead, Calvo plans to continue making music and successfully complete his college semester.
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