Arturo O'Farrill

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Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921-June 27, 2001) was a musician who led an afro-cuban big band, the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra in New York City that influenced Cal Tjader. He arranged, composed and played the trumpet. As of 2006 the band plays at Lincoln Center, under the direction of his son, also named Arturo.