Jaime Henao

Jaime Henao is a Colombian pianist, arranger, conductor, producer, and educator, and a leading figure in the salsa and jazz scenes of Cali. Founder of El Colectivo Escuela de Música, he has promoted a teaching approach in which music is learned through practice, integrating the classroom with rehearsal spaces and the sonic laboratory. As a musician and director, he has shaped the history of emblematic projects such as La Misma Gente and Cuquiman & su Banda, and through venues like Punto Baré, he has played a key role in the development of the city’s live music scene. His career has been recognized by Cali’s cultural institutions and is guided by a conviction that defines his work: what matters most is making things happen.

Listen to his latest release: Cali Qué Salsa – Cuquiman & su Banda