David De Jesus ’04 Plays on Grammy-Nominated Album
Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Music David De Jesus for his work on an album that has earned two Grammy award nominations.
De Jesus plays his alto sax with Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra on the album Four Questions, released in April 2020.
The recording earned a nomination in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album. DeJesus was the featured soloist on the song “Baby Jack,” which has also been nominated in the category of Best Instrumental Composition, a composer’s award.
De Jesus is the conductor of the Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra and the co-conductor of the Purchase Jazz Orchestra.
The 63rd GRAMMY Awards will air Sunday, January 31, 2021 on CBS.