Silvano Monasterios: Jazz Musician in New York

About Silvano Monasterios

Silvano Monasterios is a Venezuelan jazz pianist, composer, and orchestrator whose work often sits at the intersection of jazz and Latin idioms. In New York City he appears at Smalls Jazz Club, including performances leading the Silvano Monasterios Venezuelan Nonet. Writing for a nine-piece ensemble places his arranging at the center, with close attention to harmony, counterpoint, and shifting instrumental color. His sets tend to favor structure and craft over display, letting the composition guide the improvisation.