Born and raised in Havana, Dayramir grew up surrounded by music. His father, the celebrated Afro-Cuban jazz trumpeter Fabian González, filled their home with the rhythms and harmonies of Cuba's musical heart. One night, when Dayramir was only thirteen, he had an awakening.

"I realized that when I played a sad phrase, everyone grew quiet and reflective — and when I shifted to a joyful groove, people started dancing and smiling," he recalls. "That's when I understood: music could move hearts."

Amid Havana's thriving jazz scene, brimming with extraordinary pianists, he chose to find his own voice through composition and arrangement. "That saved my life," González reflects. "There are so many pianists, but I knew if I wanted to be a band leader, I needed to be a creator, a composer."

His mentor, Oscar Valdés — the legendary vocalist and percussionist from Irakere — recognized that spark and invited the sixteen-year-old González to join his groundbreaking band Diákara. Soon after, Dayramir's original composition won first place at Havana's 2005 JoJazz Festival, earning him a record deal with Cuba's national label Colibrí. His debut album Habana enTRANCé went on to win three Cubadisco Awards, Cuba's equivalent of the GRAMMYs.

While studying classical composition and orchestration at Havana's prestigious Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA), his growing reputation caught the attention of piano master Chucho Valdés. Chucho personally mentored him as he prepared for the Berklee College of Music scholarship auditions — where González earned the first-ever Presidential Scholarship awarded to a Cuban national. Valdés would later introduce him to the New York scene through Carnegie Hall's "Voices From Latin America" series in 2012.

In 2010, Dayramir made history as Berklee College of Music's first Cuban Presidential Scholar — a milestone that opened the door for a new generation of Cuban musicians to follow. At Berklee, he studied with some of the most respected figures in jazz: Danilo Pérez, JoAnne Brackeen, Ed Tomasi, and Joe Lovano. Each of them helped shape his voice as a composer and performer rooted in tradition but reaching toward the future.

His performances showcased a distinctive fusion of Cuban rhythm and jazz. By the time he graduated with honors, he had received the prestigious Wayne Shorter Award for Most Outstanding Jazz Composer of 2013.

When González moved to New York in 2013, it marked the beginning of a bold new chapter. Immersed in the city's relentless pulse, he refined his voice and pushed the boundaries of Afro-Cuban jazz even further. He quickly became a fixture in the city's most iconic venues — from Joe's Pub and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola to Jazz at Lincoln Center.

His Carnegie Hall debut in Voices From Latinoamérica, presented by Chucho Valdés, affirmed his place among the leading voices in modern jazz piano. Critics celebrated his artistry.

Dayramir's discography tells the story of constant growth and artistic discovery. His debut, Habana enTRANCé (2007), earned three Cubadisco Awards and introduced him as a powerful new voice in Cuban jazz. His follow-up, The Grand Concourse (2018), received 4.5 stars from DownBeat Magazine.

He has performed with a who's who of jazz masters — from legends like Bebo Valdés to contemporaries such as Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martínez — each collaboration adding new textures to his sound.

Beyond the stage, González is a passionate educator. He has led more than 100 masterclasses worldwide — from Havana’s National School of Music to conservatories across United States, Europe and Latin America.

His philosophy goes beyond technique: "I teach my students to connect their stories to music — to know who they are, what makes them different, and what help they need. Identity beyond performing. Jazz is both intellect and instinct. It's how we tell our stories."

Through his Cuban Jazz Academy curriculum, Dayramir helps young musicians connect to their cultural roots while developing their unique artistic voices.

Today, as a Yamaha Artist with an international artistic presence, Dayramir González continues to push musical boundaries. His newest project, V.I.D.A., celebrates 25 years of creative evolution and collaboration, bridging generations and genres.

As he looks ahead, González remains devoted to his mission: to build bridges between cultures, nurture future generations, and keep evolving as a composer, performer, and educator.