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I'm Amaury Acosta, a versatile musician, producer, and composer based in New York City. Under the artist name KingKlavé, I bridge jazz, Afro-Latin rhythm, soul, and experimental hip-hop into a singular voice, while maintaining a parallel career as a session drummer, music director, and educator. I've recorded and performed with artists like Robert Glasper, Q-Tip, Pino Palladino, Bilal, Iggy Pop, and more, and I've collaborated on brand campaigns for Vogue, Coca-Cola, Bacardi, and Ray-Ban. I’m currently preparing a summer 2026 album release and continue building world-building projects with independent distribution.…I'm Amaury Acosta, a versatile musician, producer, and composer based in New York City. Under the artist name KingKlavé, I bridge jazz, Afro-Latin rhythm, soul, and experimental hip-hop into a singular voice, while maintaining a parallel career as a session drummer, music director, and educator. I've recorded and performed with artists like Robert Glasper, Q-Tip, Pino Palladino, Bilal, Iggy Pop, and more, and I've collaborated on brand campaigns for Vogue, Coca-Cola, Bacardi, and Ray-Ban. I’m currently preparing a summer 2026 album release and continue building world-building projects with independent distribution.

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I'm Amaury Acosta, a versatile musician, producer, and composer based in New York City. Under the artist name KingKlavé, I bridge jazz, Afro-Latin rhythm, soul, and experimental hip-hop into a singular voice, while maintaining a parallel career as a session drummer, music director, and educator. I've recorded and performed with artists like Robert Glasper, Q-Tip, Pino Palladino, Bilal, Iggy Pop, and more, and I've collaborated on brand campaigns for Vogue, Coca-Cola, Bacardi, and Ray-Ban. I’m currently preparing a summer 2026 album release and continue building world-building projects with independent distribution.…I'm Amaury Acosta, a versatile musician, producer, and composer based in New York City. Under the artist name KingKlavé, I bridge jazz, Afro-Latin rhythm, soul, and experimental hip-hop into a singular voice, while maintaining a parallel career as a session drummer, music director, and educator. I've recorded and performed with artists like Robert Glasper, Q-Tip, Pino Palladino, Bilal, Iggy Pop, and more, and I've collaborated on brand campaigns for Vogue, Coca-Cola, Bacardi, and Ray-Ban. I’m currently preparing a summer 2026 album release and continue building world-building projects with independent distribution.

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I’m Amaury Acosta, a versatile musician, producer, and composer based in New York City. Under the artist name KingKlavé, I bridge jazz, Afro-Latin rhythm, soul, and experimental hip-hop into a singular voice, while maintaining a parallel career as a session drummer, music director, and educator.

I’ve recorded and performed with artists like Robert Glasper, Q-Tip, Pino Palladino, Bilal, Iggy Pop, and more, and I’ve collaborated on brand campaigns for Vogue, Coca-Cola, Bacardi, and Ray-Ban. I’m currently preparing a summer 2026 album release and continue building world-building projects with independent distribution.

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Founder | Music Producer | Musical Director | Educator | Audio Visual Facilitator at Klavé’s Paradise

January 1, 2009 - Present

Spearhead diverse projects from conception to execution, ensuring artistic vision realization. Manage all technical arrangements, bookkeeping, and digital finances. Coordinate with clients and supervise recordings, live events, and presentations. Cultivate strong business partnerships to drive performance and revenue growth.

Band Leader at Bacardi Cuban Independence Day Party

May 20, 2015 - May 20, 2015

Orchestrated corporate events for high-profile clients, managing logistics and staffing. Collaborated with clients to design themes and ensure seamless execution. Oversaw budgeting, payroll, and inventory management.

Music Facilitator at Leadership Program

January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018

Developed STEM-based music curriculum for schools, fostering student engagement. Taught various music disciplines and built relationships with stakeholders. Maximized program efficiency through community outreach and collaboration.

Drumming Instructor at American Composers Orchestra

January 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Instructed students in drumming fundamentals and music theory. Collaborated with dancers at Alvin Ailey Dance to create unique rhythms.

Music Production Specialist and Facilitator at A Change for Kids

November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020

Implemented music production curriculum, empowering students to create and record songs. Engineered and edited audio/video for student projects, collaborating with Gigi Hadid.

Music, Piano, Drumming Instructor at NYEG / MMCC, American Composers Orchestra, Alvin Ailey, A Change for Kids

March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022

Developed STEM-based music curriculum and facilitated drumming instruction. Coordinated performances and built relationships with stakeholders.

Drummer at Desmer Bueno

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Performed with Desmer Bueno at the 2013 ASCAP Awards.

Drummer at Ariana Grande

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Performed with Ariana Grande at the 2013 ASCAP Awards.

Music Curator & Band Leader at Bacardi Cuban Independence Day Campaign

May 1, 2015 - Present

Orchestrated and performed at a high-profile Bacardi corporate event (May 2015); designed cultural programming celebrating Cuban heritage and Afro-Latin music tradition.

Founder & Creative Director at Klavé's Paradise

January 1, 2009 - Present

End-to-end management of recording sessions, live events, and audio/visual productions; client management, bookkeeping, and digital finance across revenue streams; cultivated partnerships across entertainment, education, and corporate sectors.

Independent Recording Artist & Producer at KingKlavé

January 1, 2009 - Present

Releasing music under KingKlavé—an Afro-Latin jazz-influenced and experimental hip-hop project; Summer 2026 album release underway; single 'New Morning' released on Bandcamp via direct-to-fan model; emphasizes artist ownership and independent distribution.