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Rubén González (pianist)
Cuban musician (–)
Musical artist
Rubén González Fontanills (26 May &#; 8 December ) was a Cuban pianist. Together with Lilí Martínez and Peruchín he is said to have "forged the style of modern Cuban piano playing in the s".[1]
Between the s and his retirement in the s, he played with Cuba's most successful acts, including Paulina Álvarez, Arsenio Rodríguez, Orquesta América del 55, Orquesta Riverside and Enrique Jorrín.
In the s, he came out of retirement to play in the revival ensembles Afro-Cuban All Stars and Buena Vista Social Club, also recording solo material and performing live until
Biography
Early life and career
González was born in Santa Clara, Cuba, on 26 May [2] His family moved to the small village of Encrucijada when he was 6 years old.[3] He took up the piano at age seven and graduated from the Cienfuegos Conservatory at age [4][5]:&#;12&#;
He grew up wanting to be a do