Joey Calveiro
Joey Calveiro | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 27, 2007 Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, Latin jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, saxophonist |
| Instruments | Saxophone |
| Years active | 2020s–present |
Joey Calveiro (born March 27, 2007) is an American jazz saxophonist. Calveiro began playing saxophone at age twelve and developed a passion for jazz under the mentorship of saxophonist Yainer Horta ([www.allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/joey-calveiro/#:~:text=Biography%20Articles%20Press%20Influencers%20Born%3A,the%20boundaries%20of%20his%20music)). He is known for blending traditional jazz with contemporary influences ([www.allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/joey-calveiro/#:~:text=Location%3A%20Miami%20%20A%20unique,only%20inspired%20him%20but%20also)). In 2025, he collaborated with pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and saxophonist Yainer Horta on the album A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole, which earned a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards ([www.grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/artists/joey-calveiro/61159#:~:text=www,Nat%20King%20Cole%20%2035), [downbeat.com](https://downbeat.com/news/detail/the-grammy-nominations-are-in#:~:text=Orchestra%20%26%20Frost%20Jazz%20Orchestra,At%20The%20Village%20Vanguard%20%E2%80%94)).
Early life and education
Calveiro was born in Miami Beach, Florida, and grew up in a family of musicians ([fenomenmag.com](https://fenomenmag.com/meet-joey-calveiro-the-16-year-old-saxophone-prodigy/#:~:text=0%20%20%200%20,Tweet%200%20%20%2065)). His grandfather, Fernando Teo Calveiro, was a jazz musician and played a significant role in inspiring him to pursue music ([www.allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/joey-calveiro/#:~:text=been%20an%20integral%20part%20of,Currently%2C%20Joey%20is%20in%20the)). Calveiro became interested in the saxophone while attending Nautilus Middle School and later continued his musical development at the Miami Arts Charter School, where he performed with the school's jazz band ([fenomenmag.com](https://fenomenmag.com/meet-joey-calveiro-the-16-year-old-saxophone-prodigy/#:~:text=0%20%20%200%20,Tweet%200%20%20%2065)). He studied with Yainer Horta, who helped shape his early musical style ([www.allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/joey-calveiro/#:~:text=Biography%20Articles%20Press%20Influencers%20Born%3A,only%20inspired%20him%20but%20also)).
Career
Calveiro began performing publicly in his early teens, collaborating with established jazz artists including Arturo Sandoval, Chucho Valdés and Gonzalo Rubalcaba ([www.allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/joey-calveiro/#:~:text=been%20an%20integral%20part%20of,the%20boundaries%20of%20his%20music)). His debut album, Among the Stars (2024), dedicated to his grandfather, features compositions by Fernando Teo Calveiro and blends jazz and light pop elements ([www.allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/joey-calveiro/#:~:text=Gonzalo%20Rubalcaba,Currently%2C%20Joey%20is%20in%20the)). The album received positive notices; Indie Boulevard described it as "a beautiful blend of light pop and jazz motifs" ([indieboulevard.com](https://indieboulevard.com/2023/10/12/joey-calveiros-jazz-night-out-a-saxy-surprise-leaves-fans-begging-for-more/#:~:text=Facebook%20%20%E2%80%9CTonight%E2%80%9D%20by%20Joey,Instead%20of%20a)), and Rolling Stone en Español called him "a rising star in the Latin jazz scene" ([www.allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/joey-calveiro/)).
In 2025, he co‑led the collaborative album A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole with pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and mentor Yainer Horta. The project pays homage to Cuban singers Benny Moré and Nat King Cole and imagines a meeting between the two icons. It bridges jazz and Latin rhythms and was released on Calveiro Entertainment ([25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Nominees: Best ...](https://latinjazznet.com/news/25th-annual-latin-grammy-awards-best-latin-jazz-jazz-album-nominees/#:~:text=)). The album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (2026) ([www.grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/artists/joey-calveiro/61159#:~:text=www,Nat%20King%20Cole%20%2035), [downbeat.com](https://downbeat.com/news/detail/the-grammy-nominations-are-in#:~:text=Orchestra%20%26%20Frost%20Jazz%20Orchestra,At%20The%20Village%20Vanguard%20%E2%80%94)), alongside works by Paquito D’Rivera and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Musical style
Calveiro's music integrates traditional jazz with Latin and pop influences. He often cites his Cuban heritage and family background as inspirations. Critics have described his sound as calming and reflective, with a fresh yet timeless approach to jazz ([www.allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/joey-calveiro/#:~:text=Latin%20jazz%20scene.,%E2%80%93)).
Discography
Albums
- Among the Stars (2024) – Calveiro Entertainment LLC ([www.allaboutjazz.com](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/joey-calveiro/#:~:text=Gonzalo%20Rubalcaba,Currently%2C%20Joey%20is%20in%20the)).
- A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole (2025) – Calveiro Entertainment; with Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Yainer Horta; nominated for Best Latin Jazz Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards ([www.grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/artists/joey-calveiro/61159#:~:text=www,Nat%20King%20Cole%20%2035), [downbeat.com](https://downbeat.com/news/detail/the-grammy-nominations-are-in#:~:text=Orchestra%20%26%20Frost%20Jazz%20Orchestra,At%20The%20Village%20Vanguard%20%E2%80%94)).
Singles
- "Tonight" (2023) ([indieboulevard.com](https://indieboulevard.com/2023/10/12/joey-calveiros-jazz-night-out-a-saxy-surprise-leaves-fans-begging-for-more/#:~:text=Facebook%20%20%E2%80%9CTonight%E2%80%9D%20by%20Joey,%D0%A1onnect%20with%20Joey)).
- Other singles include "You & I Lizzy", "Be My Valentine" and "Home" (2024).
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