Zaccai Curtis

Zaccai Curtis is an acclaimed recording artist and producer, recently honored with the 2025 GRAMMY Award for Best Latin Jazz Album. He leads his own groups, the Zaccai Curtis Quintet and Sonido Solar, and after five successful releases, is set to drop his new album Sonoluminescence this year.

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A native of Connecticut, Zaccai moved to NYC in 2005, where he's performed with renowned artists including Christian Chief Adjuah Scott, Donald Harrison, Santana, Cindy Blackman, Eddie Palmieri, and more.

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In addition to his performance career, Zaccai is a respected educator, teaching at the University of Hartford's Jackie McLean Jazz Studies Division.