francisco quintero is a musician born and raised in venezuela. as a guitarist, francisco has stood out in a crowded field as a musician with a deep sense of originality, versatility and a dynamic nod to the past and future of music in jazz, rock, pop and various experimental genres. he has performed and recorded with renowned contemporary artists at venues and festivals around the world and is also a committed music and arts educator at some of the most prestigious institutions in the U.S.