The tour follows successful HBO specials “Piano y Mujer” and “Piano y Mujer II”
Feb. 29, New York City, Sony Hall
March 2, Los Angeles, The Sun Rose
MIAMI, FL (Feb. 27, 2024) – Pianist extraordinaire Arthur Hanlon takes his new tour “Piano Magic” to intimate venues in three cities across the United States, with special guests and friends invited at select stops, including Paola Jara, Jorge Villamizar, Noel Shajris, Debi Nova, Lupita Infante and Peter Nieto.
Arthur began his tour in the United States with a sold-out show at the Faena Theater in Miami Beach. Aside from playing his spectacular piano, the performance revealed many surprise guests: Good friend and prominent Mexican artist Ana Bárbara, with whom he sang “Bésame Mucho,” as well as an unexpected visit from Edén Muñoz, plus announced guests Peter Nieto, Debi Nova and Jorge Villamizar from the group Bacilos, with whom he closed the concert.
In a surprise twist, Yotuel Romero, renowned member of the Cuban hip-hop group Orishas and close friend of Hanlon, astonished attendees by rising from the audience and joining him on stage for a passionate performance to sing their hit “Como Suena el Piano.”
Arthur will continue his tour in New York on February 29, where his guests include Noel Shajris, Colombian Paola Jara and Cuban singer Peter Nieto. On March 2, Arthur will be at the Sun Rose in Los Angeles with Lupita Infante and Flor de Toloache as special guests. Tickets are available at the Sony Hall website in New York and The Sun Rose in Los Angeles (Dice).
Arthur brings us “Piano Magic” after his two HBO specials “Piano y Mujer” and “Piano y Mujer II” and his series of instrumental albums, “Legados Pop” and “Legados Bachata.”
Known for both his virtuosity and collaborative spirit, Hanlon will perform from his vast repertoire of original compositions and covers of Latin music’s greatest hits, accompanied by his top-notch band of musicians. In each city, Arthur will have guest friends, who will accompany him singing hits from his repertoire and the Latin repertoire, which he performs with his distinctive blend of blues and Latin rhythms.
“Nothing makes me happier than playing live,” said Arthur, who began his career playing clubs in Detroit at age 15. “The connection with the fans is what excites me the most. Being able to bring my music to intimate venues will be something different and very special. We’re going to make music, for real.”
Born in Detroit to Irish-American parents, Hanlon found his calling in Latin music, becoming the only pianist to reach #1 on Billboard‘s Latin charts and the only pianist to score multiple hits, including four Hot Latin Songs hits, on Billboard‘s Latin charts. Distinguished with a Master’s degree in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music, Hanlon plays a distinctive blend of Detroit street, classical character and Latin rhythms.
Arthur’s most recent release is “Legados Bachata,” the first in a series of albums celebrating Latin music’s most iconic hits. The first album in the series, dedicated to bachata, includes covers of Juan Luis Guerra and Romeo Santos, among others, and the single “Darte un Beso” with Peter Nieto.
“I have dedicated my career and my music to Latin music for more than 20 years. It is an honor for me to do instrumental piano versions of the best songs in Latin music, thank you for so many hits,” said Arthur.
“Legados Bachata” follows the impressive “Piano y Mujer” and “Piano y Mujer II,” the acclaimed albums and HBO specials where Arthur collaborates with singers Ivy Queen, Ha*Ash, Lupita Infante, Catalina Garcia and Debi Nova in performances of great Latin hits. You can watch “Piano y Mujer II” on HBO worldwide.
ARTHUR HANLON: “SPECTACULAR”
“A great pianist and simply a great musician on every level. He is someone who draws you to hi instrument with his positive vibe.” – Luis Fonsi
“I love Arthur’s music. He’s so talented and it’s so refreshing to work with an instrumentalist and let the music do the talking.” – Debi Nova
“Thank you Arthur for creating ‘Piano y Mujer’ and for showcasing the Latina woman in such a beautiful and elegant way.” – Lupita Infante
“Hanlon not only reaffirms his position as Latin pop’s best known instrumentalist, but as the best.” – Billboard
“The piano smiles at Arthur as he approaches.” – Ricardo Montaner
“At a time when few artists risk making instrumental music, Arthur Hanlon does so with a singular proposal: proving that the piano is an ‘all-terrain’ instrument capable of succeeding in all genres.” – NPR
ARTHUR HANLON, DISCOGRAPHY
-Legados Bachata, 2023
-Legados Pop, 2022
-Piano y Mujer II, 2022 (Ivy Queen, Ha*Ash, Lupita Infante, Debi Nova and Catalina García).
-Piano y Mujer, 2021 (Kany García, Natalia Jiménez, Nella, Evaluna Montaner and Goyo).
-Viajero, 2018
-Encanto del Caribe, 2016 (Marc Anthony, Laura Pausini, Bernie Williams, Cheo Feliciano, Natalia Jiménez and Ana Isabelle).
-Piano Sin Fronteras (Juanes, Laura Pausini, Ricardo Montaner, Myriam Hernández, Luis Fonsi, Alexandre Pires and Sergio Vallín, guitarist from Maná).
-La Gorda Linda (Tito Nieves, Arturo Sandoval and Ana Bárbara)
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About Arthur Hanlon:
Arthur Hanlon, Billboard and Emmy-nominated pianist, composer and arranger, is the best known name in Latin instrumental music today. Born in Detroit to Irish-American parents, Hanlon found his calling in Latin music, becoming the only pianist to reach #1 on Billboard’s Latin charts and the only pianist to score multiple hits, including four Hot Latin Songs hits, on Billboard’s Latin charts. Distinguished with a master’s degree in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music, Hanlon plays a distinctive blend of Detroit street, classical character and Latin rhythms. A global collaborator beloved by Latin artists, Arthur has recorded hit singles with superstars such as Luis Fonsi, Laura Pausini, Marc Anthony, Juanes, Chocquibtown, Prince Royce, Myriam Hernandez, Orishas, Ricardo Montaner, Evaluna Montaner and Ozuna. Arthur’s stellar musical projects include Encanto del Caribe, the stunning PBS special filmed at the Castillo de San Cristobal in Puerto Rico and featuring Marc Anthony, Cheo Feliciano (in his latest video project), Laura Pausini and Natalia Jimenez. In 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, Arthur recorded the most emblematic project of his life: Piano y Mujer, an exquisite album and HBO special where he joined his incomparable piano with the voices of five renowned female singers: Kany García, Natalia Jiménez, Goyo, Nella and Evaluna Montaner. Piano y Mujer was followed by Piano y Mujer II, the album and HBO special where Arthur joins forces with Ivy Queen, Ha*Ash, Lupita Infante, Debi Nova and Catalina García of Monsieur Periné. Piano y Mujer II can be seen on HBO Max in the United States, Canada and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
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