Joachim Horsley | "Havana Prelude" (2026) | Latin Grammy Nominee | Rachmaninoff Through Cuban Music

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based pianist, composer, producer, and Latin Grammy-nominated artist Joachim Horsley. On this episode, we dive into his captivating new 2026 single, "Havana Prelude," the first release leading up to his highly anticipated new album arriving later in 2026. The recording marks the first time Joachim has reimagined the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff through the vibrant rhythms and traditions of Caribbean music, continuing his acclaimed mission of blending classical masterpieces with Afro-Caribbean musical languages. Since a life-changing trip to Cuba in 2015, Joachim has developed a distinctive artistic voice that fuses classical music with Cuban, Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, and African traditions. His innovative arrangements breathe new life into iconic composers while honoring the rhythmic richness and cultural depth of the Caribbean. Beyond the concert stage, Joachim has also built an impressive career composing and producing music for television, film, and media, creating a musical language that effortlessly bridges genres and audiences. In this conversation, we discuss the inspiration behind "Havana Prelude," his creative process, the upcoming album, Cuban musical influences, reimagining classical music, composing for visual media, artistic evolution, and the lifelong pursuit of musical innovation. If you love jazz, classical crossover, Afro-Cuban music, Latin jazz, world music, or groundbreaking musical collaborations, this is an interview you won't want to miss. More from Joachim Horsley Spotify Official Music Video For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/ Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkc Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.