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Biography
Early in 1997, Hernandez traveled to Orvieto, Italy to perform at the Umbria Jazz Festival and record with the band "Crisoul". Led by trumpeter Roy Hargrove, this all-star lineup combined the energies of Hargrove, Hernandez, Gary Bartz, Frank Lacey, David Sanchez, Changuito, Jon Benitez, Anga Diaz, Russell Malone and Chucho Valdes. Their debut record entitled "Habana" earned "Crisoul" a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Record in the"“Latin Jazz" category.
During the same period Hernandez recorded the Michel Camilo's release "Thru My Eyes" with Jon Patitucci and Anthony Jackson. On this record, El Negro's true essence is captured on the track "A Night in Tunisia." Also during this time, Hernandez appeared with McCoy Tyner and his band in San Francisco and recorded and toured with Santana for their 1997 world tour.
