On Arriving;
Hilton Ruiz, piano
Geoff Brennan, bass
Guillermo Jimenez, timbales
Aryam Vazquez, congas
Adam Weber, drums
Lewis Kahn, violin
Dave Valentin, second flute
Bobby Porcelli, alto sax
On El Flautista;
David Braham, piano
Bobbi Porcelli, alto sax/flute
Guillermo Jimenez, timbales
Chembo Wilson Corniel, congas/percussion
Gregg August, bass
John Walsh, trumpet
On Thoughts;
Vince Cherico, drums
Ruben Rodriguez, bass
Fidel Cuellar, piano
Influences
God & Mom, Dad,
Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Poncho Sanchez, Eddie Palmieri, Hilton Ruiz, many more..
Flutist: Dave Valentin, Hubert Laws, Mario Rivera, Bobby Porcelli, James Moody, Eric Dolphy, Justo Almario, Maoricio Smith, Richard Egues, Rolando Lozano, Edy Zervigon, Jose Fajardo, Enrique Fernadez, many more...
Jazz Network http://thejazznetwork.ning.com
Sounds Like
Dave Valentin
Mauricio Smith
Hubert Laws
Carlos Jimenez
CARLOS JIMENEZ- JAZZ FLUTIST: BIOGRAPHY
Carlos Jimenez, A Yonkers, New York Native Latin Jazz flautist, composer, arranger, and producer. Jimenez started on trumpet at age 4, then he switch to flute at age 10. Jimenez' first music teacher was Mr. Pablo Leon at the Francisco Zayas Santana’s High School in Villalba, Puerto Rico. After arriving to New York in 1995, Jimenez studied flute with; Mitch Frohman, Mario Rivera, Bobby Porcelli, Dave Valentin, Vinny Rikitelli, and Dave Fenucane at the Westchester Conservatory of Music. Jimenez then studied piano with the great; Hilton Ruiz, Sonny Bravo, Mike Longo, and Barry Harris., When Jimenez met, pianist composer, arranger, conductor, and once Dizzy Gilespie's musical director, Mr. Mike Longo, his piano teacher, was when Mr. Jimenez' theory and musical ideas expanded. Hilton Ruiz has performed with Jimenez and Jimenez with Hilton's Latin Jazz All Stars. January 25, 2005 Jimenez debuted his first Latin Jazz production with Legendary Afro-Cuban pianist, Hilton Ruiz.. The CD was titled, "Arriving" under Jimenez' own label CJMartinete Music Co. His composition titled, Tunnel of Flowers was featured in a romantic Valentine Day compilation titled, “Vivid Chocolates.” October 14 2006 Jimenez released "El Flautista" his second Latin Jazz Production with his mentor, teacher, friend & Master Saxophonist Bobby Porcelli. Also featuring bassest, Gregg August; pianist, David Braham; trumpeter, John Walsh & Swifted timbalero also Jimenez' brother, Guillermo Jimenez. Carlos Jimenez has also recorded with Legendary flutist and Grammy Award Winner Mr. Dave Valentin. On June 1st 2008 Jimenez came out with his new release titled Thoughts. Now he is triying to open new doors and showing his other versatilities by creating 11 original compositions with extrodinary results. This third CD titled, “THOUGHTS (Pensamientos) is a wonderful production featuring greats like; Ruben Rodriguez on bass, Fidel Cuellar on piano/keyboards and Vince Cherico on drums. Jimenez along with vibist, Jay Hoggard, Ruben Rodriguez, Dean Vazquez & Vince Cherico will also be featured on Going Back To N.O.L.A a wonderful tribute to the Legendary pianist Hilton Ruiz produced by Aidita Ruiz/HRM Records.
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Dubbed "La Voz-the voice" by La Bola, Jose "Pepito" Gomez has taken NY by storm since his very recent arrival from Cuba a few months ago. Jose Gomez is best known as the one of the founders, composers and lead singers of one of the top bands in Cuba "Cesar Pedroso y Los Que Son Son" for the last 8 years. His popularity in Europe and all over the world with Pupy was highlighted by people being turned away in Italy at La Tropical which holds 5000 people. His voice is both beautiful, and strong with a timbre that is very rarely found. He will be highlighting the 13 piece powerhouse band La Bola with his high energy performance. NY will welcome him back by popular demand following a packed show at the Hudson River Cafe in early October.
Friday Nov 14th, 2008
Their last show together till probably February
Jose “Pepito” Gomez & La Bola at Drom
with DJ Medina
Drom | 85 Avenue A | New York, NY, 10009 | (212)777-1157 |www. dromnyc. com
Drom is an excellent spot with amazing sound and a great dance floor.
Here's a video of Pepito & La Bola at the Hudson River Café Oct 2
Hola Carlos: Un saludo afectuoso desde Cayey, Puerto Rico, de Ricardo Chiesa Sr, Ricardo Chiesa Jr y de la familia Chiesa-García en general. Espero que algún día Ricardo y tú puedan conocerse y quizás compartir en tarima. Te invito a que visites su myspace en www. myspace. com/ricardochiesa y su blog en www. rchiesa-garcia. blogspot. com. Mucho éxito, Ricardo Chiesa
