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BrianAndres and the Afro-Cuban jazz Cartel

General Info

  • Genre: Jazz / Latin / Tropical

    Location Bay Area, California, US

    Profile Views: 16766

    Last Login: 5/3/2010

    Member Since 12/28/2006

    Website brianandres.com

    Record Label bacalao records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Like many other drummers I found myself beating out rhythms on any stationary object from an early age. The impetus to create sound, to find rhythm urged me to fill space and silence. I found the perfect voice for myself when I first sat behind a drum set. I believe it is the drum that chooses us, not vice versa. My lifelong dedication to rhythm and sound has nurtured a passion for Afro-Cuban music. The San Francisco Bay Area has historically been a hotbed for Latin Drummers. Players such as Armando Peraza, Francisco Aguabella, Benny Velarde and Orestes Vilato paved the way for John Santos, Michael Spiro, Jesus Diaz and Paul VanWageningen. Continuing in this tradition are the percussionists featured on this CD: Carlos Caro, Sandy Perez, Patricio Angulo, Colin Douglas and John Ulloa. A drummer can speak not only with his hands or his sticks, but also through composition. The true highlight of this recording lies in the fact that all the composers featured on this CD are themselves drummers, drummers whose careers have influenced me tremendously. As players, composers, or band leaders they have all set a standard of excellence we all strive to achieve. It is with much love and respect for them and their work that I feature their tunes on this recording. I have been honored to work with my fellow Bay Area musicians to lend a voice to these compositions. The journey has been both challenging and inspirational. So whether with sticks, hands or the composer's pen, listen to the drummers speak. Featuring the tunes Complicacion by Francisco Aquabella, Estampa Cubana by Armando Peraza, Song for Chano by Ray Barretto, Manteca by Chano Pozo, Sister Cheryl by Tony Williams, Cual es la Idea by Tito Puente, Adios Mario by Bobby Sanabria, Toffi by Art Blakey and Where or Wayne by Jack DeJohnette.
  • Members

    Brian Andres-drumset Carlos Caro-perc Sandy Perez-perc Patricio Angulo-perc Colin Douglas-perc John Ulloa-perc Christian Tumalan-piano Saul Sierra-bass Felipe Pumarada-bass Mike Olmos-trumpet/flugelhorn Erik Jekabson-trumpet/flugelhorn Darren Smith-alto/tenor sax, flute Jaime Dubberly-trombone Mike Rinta-Trombone Nicolas Radina-cuatro Fito Reinoso-vocal Gloria Amaral-vocal Lina Luna-vocal Nikki O'Shaughnessy-vocal Carlos Ramirez-vocal Jose Luis Gomez-vocal
  • Influences

    Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Tony Martinez, Poncho Sanchez, Irakere, Batacumbele, Ruben Blades, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Giovanni Hidalgo, Horatio "el negro" Hernandez, Raul Pineda, John Santos and the Machete Ensemble, Rebeca Mauleon, Machito, Joe Cuba, Cal Tjader, Chuco Valdes, Issac Delgado, Bobby Sanabria, Mario Bauza and more....
  • Sounds Like

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  • Charlotte J. Lasher

    Hey!i love you music


    2 years ago
  • Charlotte J. Lasher



    hey ,i like you.

    2 years ago
  • Charlotte J. Lasher



    How are you? My New friend.Thanks a lot for adding

    2 years ago
  • Erik Ibars Castillo

    gran trabajo!!con permiso y respeto aqui les dejo una pequeña muestra de mi trabajo,mas en mi myspace,graciass
    Ensamble y Solos para salsa


    3 years ago
  • Mutant Bass

    just stopping by! how's everything? hope all is well with life and music!

    hope your finding time to yourself!

    ---posido

    www.mutantbass.com

    Think less. Play the bass with less physical effort. Free up your musicality.

    3 years ago
  • Samuel Torres

    HOLA!!! Saludos Musicales, Visita mi myspace y podras escuchar un pequeno adelanto de mi proximo trabajo discografico YAOUNDE HI!!!!! Musical Greeting, visit my myspace and you will be able to listen a small preview of my upcoming release YAOUNDE. Mucha Paz, amor y musica Much Peace, Love and Music

    3 years ago
  • 3 years ago
  • RIP abuelo Bernardo Ga…

    Stoppin by to show sum luv to ya page

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    3 years ago
  • Julia Harrell

    Hi Brian,
    thanks for the hello- nice to hear from you and would love to hear your band.
    cheers,
    Julia

    3 years ago
  • Mutant Bass

    whut up!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! how's everything in here? hope all is well with life and music!

    hope your finding time to yourself! take it easy!

    ---posido
    www. mutantbass. com

    4 years ago
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Bio:

Like many other drummers I found myself beating out rhythms on any stationary object from an early age. The impetus to create sound, to find rhythm urged me to fill space and silence. I found the perfect voice for myself when I first sat behind a drum set. I believe it is the drum that chooses us, not vice versa. My lifelong dedication to rhythm and sound has nurtured a passion for Afro-Cuban music. The San Francisco Bay Area has historically been a hotbed for Latin Drummers. Players such as Armando Peraza, Francisco Aguabella, Benny Velarde and Orestes Vilato paved the way for John Santos, Michael Spiro, Jesus Diaz and Paul VanWageningen. Continuing in this tradition are the percussionists featured on this CD: Carlos Caro, Sandy Perez, Patricio Angulo, Colin Douglas and John Ulloa. A drummer can speak not only with his hands or his sticks, but also through composition. The true highlight of this recording lies in the fact that all the composers featured on this CD are themselves drummers, drummers whose careers have influenced me tremendously. As players, composers, or band leaders they have all set a standard of excellence we all strive to achieve. It is with much love and respect for them and their work that I feature their tunes on this recording. I have been honored to work with my fellow Bay Area musicians to lend a voice to these compositions. The journey has been both challenging and inspirational. So whether with sticks, hands or the composer's pen, listen to the drummers speak. Featuring the tunes Complicacion by Francisco Aquabella, Estampa Cubana by Armando Peraza, Song for Chano by Ray Barretto, Manteca by Chano Pozo, Sister Cheryl by Tony Williams, Cual es la Idea by Tito Puente, Adios Mario by Bobby Sanabria, Toffi by Art Blakey and Where or Wayne by Jack DeJohnette.

Member Since:

December 28, 2006

Members:

Brian Andres-drumset Carlos Caro-perc Sandy Perez-perc Patricio Angulo-perc Colin Douglas-perc John Ulloa-perc Christian Tumalan-piano Saul Sierra-bass Felipe Pumarada-bass Mike Olmos-trumpet/flugelhorn Erik Jekabson-trumpet/flugelhorn Darren Smith-alto/tenor sax, flute Jaime Dubberly-trombone Mike Rinta-Trombone Nicolas Radina-cuatro Fito Reinoso-vocal Gloria Amaral-vocal Lina Luna-vocal Nikki O'Shaughnessy-vocal Carlos Ramirez-vocal Jose Luis Gomez-vocal

Influences:

Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Tony Martinez, Poncho Sanchez, Irakere, Batacumbele, Ruben Blades, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Giovanni Hidalgo, Horatio "el negro" Hernandez, Raul Pineda, John Santos and the Machete Ensemble, Rebeca Mauleon, Machito, Joe Cuba, Cal Tjader, Chuco Valdes, Issac Delgado, Bobby Sanabria, Mario Bauza and more....

Sounds Like:

BRIAN ANDRES AND THE AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ CARTEL: Drummers Speak

Record Label:

bacalao records

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