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Dario Boente is a pianist, keyboardist, composer and music producer. Mr Boente was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in December 21st of 1973. Dario moved to Madrid (Spain) at the age of 11, where he started his music studies. Later on, Dario moved To Boston (USA) where he attended Berklee College of Music (92-94). In 1995 Dario leaves Boston and continues his music studies and professional career in London, England, where he enrolls The "Guildhall School of Music and Drama". In 1996, Dario Joins the Band of Blues bass player, Big Joe Turner. They tours Europe and the Middle East for a period of 3 years. In 1999, Dario moves to New york City, he finishes his music degree at the "New Shool Universtiy" and continuing touring, playing and recoding. Currently Dario Boente lives in New York City, and he leads several projects and plays in different bands as a side man. His projects include "Huge in Japan", "Projecto Sur" and Boente & Romero, Duo" among others.

As a sideman, Boente has performed with guitarrist Ronny Jordan, trombonist William Cepeda, Grammy winning Louie Vega’s “Elements of Life” band, multiplatinum selling Italian singer "Jovanotti",  bassist Pablo Aslan, guitarist Hernan Romero and Ximo Tebar, percussionist Mino Cinelu and performed piano duets with Dave Kikoski and Richie Beirach. Dario has performed in more than 20 countries worldwide and his compositions have been included in over dozens of albums and compilations.