Granted political asylum in July 1990 and US citizenship in 1999, Sandoval and his family now call Miami, Florida home. A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, just two years after Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the World’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugel horn, as well as a renowned classical artist.
Sandoval was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning group Irakere, whose explosive mixture of jazz, classical, rock and traditional Cuban music caused a sensation throughout the entertainment world. In 1981, he left Irakere to form his own band, which garnered enthusiastic praise from critics and audiences all over the world. Sandoval was voted Cuba’s Best Instrumentalist from 1982 to 1990.
Arturo Sandoval has been awarded 4 Grammy Awards, 6 Billboard Awards and an Emmy Award. The latter for his composing work on the entire underscore of the HBO movie based on his life, “ For Love or Country ” starring Andy Garcia. He is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, and has recently been seen by millions in the Grammy Awards performing with pop-phenomenon Justin Timberlake as well as on the Latin Billboard Awards with the gifted Alicia Keys, where he was awarded his 6th Billboard Awards for “ Best Latin Jazz Album”.
Not only is Arturo a tenured professor at Florida International University, but he works nationally and abroad with innumerable institutions and their music departments offering several scholarships, exercise books, clinics and seminars, and has rendered a considerable amount of time working with the NARAS educational program. Furthermore, Hal Leonard Publishing has not only released additional educations books with recorded CDs that include original exercises by Sandoval, but has published various big band, combo and marching band charts from his award winning albums. Arturo Sandoval maintains one of the most extensive educational programs in the industry.
Sandoval is also a renowned classical musician, performing regularly with the leading symphony orchestras from around the world. Arturo has composed his own “Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra”, which can be heard on “Arturo Sandoval: The Classical Album.” Also, he has been chosen to perform with the foremost orchestras on primetime television, and was asked by John Williams to record on Williams’ original Trumpet Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra. His classical artistry has earned him the respect and admiration from the most prestigious conductors, composers and symphony orchestras world-wide.
Isn't She Lovely
Arturo Sandoval Lyrics
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Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she pretty
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
Through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love
Isn't she lovely
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done
Without you who conceived the one
That's so very lovely made from love
Arturo Sandoval's song "Isn't She Lovely" is a tribute to his daughter Aisha. The song speaks of the overall beauty and innocence of a newborn baby. The lyrics speak of the singer's happiness and gratitude for being blessed with such a wonderful gift from God. The opening lines "Isn't she lovely, Isn't she wonderful, Isn't she precious, Less than one minute old" show the immediate love and adoration for the newborn baby. The lyrics are a reflection of a father who is head over heels in love with his daughter.
The lyrics further go on to say "I never thought through love we'd be making one as lovely as she". Here Arturo Sandoval is acknowledging that the creation of a child through love is a wonderful thing and how it has all come together to produce this beautiful little girl. The chorus, "But isn't she lovely made from love, Isn't she pretty, truly the angel's best, Boy, I'm so happy, we have been heaven blessed," reinforces the idea that the birth of his daughter Aisha is a true blessing.
The song concludes with Sandoval recognizing his wife in creating the life they now have. He sings "Londie, it could have not been done without you who conceived the one that's so very lovely made from love". This lyric shows that he appreciates the wonderful creation of their child, but also recognizes the love and support he received from his wife and mother of his child.
Line by Line Meaning
Isn't she lovely
The subject of discussion, who is probably an infant, is awe-inspiring, breathtaking and visually pleasing.
Isn't she wonderful
The subject of discussion is amazing and causes wonder and amazement in the singer, highlighting the limitless nature of beauty.
Isn't she precious
The subject of discussion is valuable, irreplaceable, cherished and is held in high esteem, emphasizing how much she means to those around her.
Less than one minute old
The artist makes a reference to the probable age of the infant, thus emphasizing the beauty of birth, innocence, and untainted beginnings.
I never thought through love we'd be
The artist implies that the subject in question came to being through a profound feeling of love that surpasses normal understanding.
Making one as lovely as she
The singer is amazed at the possibility of bringing forth life, and this life has immense beauty that could never have been expected.
But isn't she lovely made from love
The singer emphasizes that the new life in question is a product of love, and this love is the driving force that brought forth such a beautiful and precious life.
Isn't she pretty
The subject of discussion is physically attractive, appealing, charming and delightful to behold
Truly the angel's best
The artist implies that the subject of discussion is so beautiful that it rivals and even surpasses the level of a celestial being, thus emphasizing that the infant is a gift from above.
Boy, I'm so happy
The artist expresses his joy and happiness, highlighting the role of the new life in bringing joy and happiness to those around her.
We have been heaven blessed
The singer implies that the new life in question is a blessing from above, conveying the sense of gratitude while highlighting the divine influence in the creation of the new life.
I can't believe what God has done
The artist expresses a sense of awe and amazement at creation's mystery, highlighting the profound nature of the power that brought forth new life.
Through us he's given life to one
The singer implies that the new life in question was created through the singer's help, conveying a sense of responsibility and honor while emphasizing the beauty of bringing forth new life.
Life and love are the same
The singer indicates that there is an inherent connection between love and life, emphasizing the role of love in bringing life to the world.
Life is Aisha
The singer makes a reference to the life brought forth into the world, highlighting the influence of the new life and how significant it is in their lives.
The meaning of her name
The artist implies that the meaning of the subject's name is also a reflection of the influence of the new life on their lives, highlighting the importance of the new life to those around her.
Londie, it could have not been done
The artist shows gratitude to someone named Londie, implying that without that person's help, the new life may not have been possible, thus emphasizing the crucial role of support from others in bringing forth new life.
Without you who conceived the one
The singer offers a commendation to Londie for conceiving the new life, highlighting the role of the mother in bringing forth new life while conveying gratitude.
That's so very lovely made from love
The singer emphasizes that the new life in question is a product of love, and this love is the driving force that brought forth such a beautiful and precious life, highlighting the role of love and beauty in creation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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Amanda Barbosa
Que som agradável de ouvir 😌
Deidão torres
Arturo Sandoval o melhor do mundo ... Só ele consegue tirar esse som agudo limpo e maravilhoso. A cada dia nos surpreende mais e mais monstro do pistom
Marcao
Maravilhoso 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Leandro Almeida
O melhor de todos sem duvida.
no brain
oh my word, you can tell they're having the time of their lives playing this :D
Paolo Adolfo Rino Longo
really nice arrangement !
albertoascari1
super version!
bravo l'artiste!!
Wesley Henrique
muito brabo
Daniele Marini
Grazie per aver caricato questa versione..non ne esiste una migliore..semplicemente stratosferica!!!
Miguel Oneto
Daniele Marini bavissimo