""A stunningly gifted composer and arranger""
— The Wall Street Journal
V.I.D.A.
Verdad, Independencia, Diversidad & Amor
New Release • 25th Anniversary Album
Dedicated to the Yoruba Deity Oshun and inspired on the late Cuban band Síntesis.
Select Performances
From Havana to International Jazz Stages
SFJazz Center
San Francisco, CA • 2025
Featured Performance - "Smiling" with Afro Cuban Jazz Quartet
Central Avenue Jazz Festival
Los Angeles, CA • 2024
Festival Headliner - Afro Cuban Jazz Quartet
SFJazz Center
San Francisco, CA • 2025
Quizás Quizás - Cuban Jazz Quartet Live
Más y Más Jazz Festival
Barcelona, Spain • 2025
Barcelona Jazz Festival - Performance Highlights
Havana Jazz Festival
Havana, Cuba • 2024
El Manisero - Solo Piano Performance 2024
Joe's Pub
New York, NY • 2025
In The La La Land - Afro Cuban Jazz Quartet Live
World-Class Recognition
Critical Acclaim
Dayramir Gonzalez can be added to the pantheon of distinctive Cuban Jazz Voices. This Afro-Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger is setting the Latin jazz world on fire in America.
'The Grand Concourse' is a tour de force. As writer, arranger, pianist, leader, and guiding spirit of this sensational project, Dayramir Gonzalez exhibits complete command.
The writing and playing are breathtaking.
This album dazzles as an expressive showcase of the energetic Dayramir's immense talent and sweeping musical vision.
Featured Music
25 Years of Musical Excellence
V.I.D.A.
2025Verdad, Independencia, Diversidad & Amor
Celebrating 25 years as a professional musician, V.I.D.A. explores the intersection of Cuban tradition and contemporary jazz. Dedicated to Yoruba deity Oshun and inspired by Cuban band Síntesis, this album celebrates Cuban identity through vibrant rhythms and spiritual heritage.
Tribute to Juan Formell & Los Van Van
2021Honoring a Cuban Legend
A heartfelt tribute to Juan Formell, celebrating the legacy of Los Van Van with fresh arrangements that honor tradition while pushing boundaries.
Dayramir & Habana enTRANCé
20073x Cubadisco Award Winner
Debut album - Winner of three Cubadisco awards. This groundbreaking album introduced Dayramir's unique voice to the international jazz scene, blending traditional Cuban rhythms with contemporary jazz harmonies.
CARNEGIE HALL FEATURED ARTIST
Limited 2026-27 Availability
Book an unforgettable performance featuring authentic Afro-Cuban jazz that bridges tradition and innovation to the world's most prestigious stages.
18 YEARS INTERNATIONAL TEACHING
Masterclasses & Education
Share the stage with a Carnegie Hall artist who brings authentic Cuban jazz pedagogy to institutions worldwide.
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCIES
University of Texas, SOAS London, McGill University, University of Miami
FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS
Monterey Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Havana Jazz Festival
SPECIALTIES
Afro-Cuban rhythms, Jazz Improvisation, Composition, Arrangement
"An amazing and dynamic artist with masterful technical abilities..."
— Dr. Robin Moore, University of Texas