The stunning list of accolades, endorsements, peer recognition, and projects he has been involved with throughout the years speaks true volumes on behalf of the remarkably creative mind behind the music, Joachim Horsley.  Now officially able to add Latin Grammy Awards nominee into his impressive list of accomplishments – his work on “Bach’s Cuban Concerto for Piano and Tres” from his record Afro Bach put him into the running for Best Arrangement as one of the category’s strongest candidates this year.

For those familiar with his remarkable work and dedication to his craft, his nomination was certainly no surprise.  Even in the earliest days of his career, Joachim’s talent was noticeably exceptional, and he has continued to build an unbreakable legacy of pure excellence ever since.  Through an expressionistic style of his own design that possesses a vibrantly hybrid, crossover sound that gives his piano-led music the perfect opportunity to appeal the hearts and minds of everyone that has the chance to listen to him play – his focus and emphasis on uniqueness as a priority has always set him apart from the rest in his field.

Combined with his immaculate technique, and talent that is only rivaled by his passion, Joachim has had the pleasure of astounding audiences at iconic venues like the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, he’s been a featured artist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba for La Fiesta del Tambor, he’s brought literally millions of viewers at YouTube into the realm of Classical music with his video for “Beethoven In Havana,” and he’s achieved the distinct honor of being a Steinway & Sons artist for his exclusive work on his instrument of choice.  Primarily a pianist that has captivated listeners in an incredible variety of ways over the course of his already storied career, whether it’s been through his own breathtaking original work as a composer/arranger playing in the finest establishments around the world, or his work on scoring a series of film & television projects like Batman: Soul of the Dragon, HBO’s Gordita Chronicles, and Disney’s Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation – Horsley’s music has been entirely proven to entertain the masses.  With his additional skills as a multi-instrumentalist, and his fresh perspective on composition & arrangement, he’s opened the door to possibilities for Classical music to thrive in the modern era, and found excitingly authentic ways to combine the contemporary with the cinematic.

Armed with an incomparable ear for sound unlike any other, Joachim has carved out his own place in music’s history through his sensationally innovative and brilliantly unique cross-cultural compositions.  From his many tours through Europe and the Americas, he’s brought his love for Classical music right to the people, where it truly belongs.  With his quintet, he’s been able to visit some of the most amazing places on the planet, and he’s had the good fortune of being a featured guest with many of the very best orchestras all around the globe.  While he has been releasing his music professionally online for over a decade now, and accomplished more throughout his career than he could have ever dreamed of already, Joachim feels like he’s still just getting started.  He’s an artist that is filled with ambition and an endless well of ideas, and he’s always excited for the opportunity to share his passion for composition with music lovers all over the world.  Ready to lead the way into a new generation of Modern Classical by inspiring others through his work, and introduce new listeners from every corner of the map to a style of sound that has long been woven into the fabric of the soundtrack to our daily lives – you are all cordially invited to celebrate the art of music through immensely enjoyable talents of Joachim Horsley.

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