Son of the musician and composer Gradelio Pérez, he first encountered music at home.
He began his musical studies in his hometown at the Manuel Saumell Conservatory of Music in Cienfuegos, focusing on classical guitar and piano during that time. Later, in 1993, he moved to the capital to continue his training at the National School of Art. Three years later, he obtained a special diploma in electric guitar, classical guitar, and orchestral conducting. In the same year, 1996, he accepted an invitation from Isaac Delgado to collaborate in one of his concerts, thus embarking on a musical career that would prove both successful and unstoppable. He became the bassist and musical director of the group led by El Chévere de la Salsa. Even earlier, at just 17 years old, he had already been called to sing and perform with Irakere.
In 1998, he arrived in Spain, where he established his permanent residence. His work as a bassist alongside Paco de Lucía resulted in the album Cositas buenas and provided Alain with the visibility in Spain that his talent deserved.
He has worked and collaborated with Irakere, Celia Cruz, Los Van Van, Paquito de Rivera, Javier Masó “Caramelo”, Isaac Delgado and his band, Diego “EL Cigala”, Javier Limón, Paco de Lucía, Niño Josele, among others.
In 2002, he received the First SGAE Latin Jazz Award.
Discography:
- The Challenge (2003)
- In the Air (2006)
- Apetecible (2010)
- Talking to Juana (2014)
