Argentine pianist, composer and producer, Hernan Jacinto is one of the most recognized voices of contemporary jazz in the region. He began self-taught at age 6 and trained with figures such as Diego Schissi Guillermo Romero (mentions in the press), Claudio Espector and Sergio Morales; in 2003 he received a scholarship to study at the Berklee College of Music. His music combines lyricism, groove, and improvisation with influences from tango and River Plate folklore.

Throughout his career he played in emblematic venues in Buenos Aires such as Bebop Club, Thelonious Club and Usina del Arte. He was part of high-profile projects: for four years he was part of Pedro Aznar's group, and for eight years he was part of the trio of Javier Malosetti (with tours and five albums). As a leader, he currently leads his Trio with Jerónimo Carmona (double bass) and Pablo González (drums), and co-leads various formations: duos with Fabio Cadore, Javier Malosetti and Franco Luciani; in addition to the trio with Daniel Maza and Pippi Piazzolla, and MAPU together with Ramiro Flores and Pablo González.

Awards and recognition. In 2009 he was distinguished as Breakthrough Jazz Musician at the Clarín Awards, an award that marked his first major appearance on the Argentine media scene and positioned him among the young talents of the genre. In 2017, he won his first Latin Grammy, recognition that consolidated his international projection and connected him with a wider audience outside his country. In 2025, his album Gardel was awarded the Premio Gardel for Best Jazz Album, reaffirming its place as a benchmark on the local scene. That same year it received the Diploma of Merit from the Fundación Konex in the Jazz Soloist category, a recognition awarded every ten years to the most influential figures in Argentine music. In addition,Gardel was awarded at the Premios Tango Siglo XXI within the Tango Fusion category, confirming Jacinto's versatility in bridging genres and consolidating his place as one of the most relevant figures in Argentine jazz in recent decades.