John Herrera - (Tribal Drums, Bongos, Dumbek, Percussion color instruments).
Influences
TJ Helmerich, Richard Pick, Carlos Montoya, Andre Segovia, Al Dimiola, Strunz & Farah, Randy Rhoads, Jeff Beck, Paco De Lucia, Roy Buchanan, Alan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, Hendrix, Billy Gibbons, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Jason Becker, Narcisco Yepes, Nicolo Paganini, Frank Gambale, Mozart, Metallica, Carlos Nakai and many more
Sounds Like
Jesse Cook, Ottmar Leibert, Gypsy Kings, Peter White, Esteban, Johannes Linstead, Craig Chaquico.
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About Drew Diego Bennett-International FlamencoGuitarist
Drew Diego Bennett is an International Flamenco Guitarist with Airplay in over 25 Nations Worldwide.
Visit Drew Diego Bennett's other My space site at, www.myspace.com/drewbennettnativeamericanworldflautist
Visit Drew Diego Bennett's web sites at, www.salsaguitar.com www.salsaguitar.net www.nativeflute.net www.taoistmusic.net
Member of The Recording Academy & BMI.
Premier International Artist for label Kokopelli Records LLC
Drew Bennett is promoted with radio airtime play in over 25 Nations Worldwide.
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Great reviews for Drew Bennett's 'Flamenco Salsa' CD
release!
George Ramick, producer of "Beltway Bistros: Spain," writes on
January 12, 2007.
"Flamenco Salsa" captures the modern sound of flamenco while conjuring the
musical contributions of the Moors, Sephardic Jews, gypsies, and the rich folk
melodies of Andalucia that helped form this rich musical style.
Drew Bennett's flamenco guitar CD 'Flamenco Salsa' wonderfully captures the atmosphere of a bullfight, a walk in a garden of Spain under moonlight, and dancers demonstrating their raw emotionalism.
I liked it so much I decided to use it in my television series on food, culture, and history. Sit back, relax, enjoy this music -- and dream of Spain.
www.gramick.neptune.com
By Yogi Dr. Malik - Editor of Yoga Magazine UK.
Drew Bennett is an extremely talented guitarist, and this excellent Spanish -
Flamenco compilation evokes visions of warm Mediterranean nights, passionate dancing and romance.
'Flamenco Salsa' contains an array of styles to suit a wide range of tastes, from the vibrant tracks such as 'Flamenco Salsa' and 'El Baile De La Noche' to the cinematic feel of 'Carnivale' and the more gentle rhythms of 'Sandia Sunset' and 'Summers' Lullaby'.
Drew Bennett is very reminiscent of Jesse Cook or the Gipsy Kings - which speaks volumes for his pure natural talent.
Drew is also joined by special guest performers including John Herrera and Jonathan Miller on violin.
Yoga Magazine issue May 2007 www.yogamagazine.co.uk
Whispering Wind Magazine 6/19/07 Audio Review by:
Gene M. Bates, of 'Flamenco Salsa'
Drew Bennett's World Flamenco Guitar Band
Category: World Music/ Contemporary/ Flamenco Guitar
Kokopelli Records KR3012 CD/ Copyright 2007
The Native American Flautist, Drew Bennett's latest is a daring departure from his 2005 debut release, 'Tribal Awakening'!
The talented troubadour has traded in his Native American flute for a
flamenco guitar and the result is simply amazing! Bennett's blending of Turkish, Mediterranean, and Spanish influences with Smooth Jazz and Brazilian Rumbas is, without-a-doubt, one of the best World Music CD's of the year.
All original music by the Phoenix-based songwriter Drew Bennett,
the compositions display not only Bennett's mastering of Flamenco
guitar, but a true understanding of the Flamenco genre as well!
Highlights include the title (opening) cut ,"Flamenco Salsa", a marvelous track entitled, "La Manera Del Matador"and my personal favorite, "Carnivale".
Drew Bennett's, 'Flamenco Salsa' is hot stuff!
Great reviews for Drew Bennett's 'Tribal Awakening'
Release!
Gene Bates of Whispering Wind Magazine writes on January 9th, 2006
“Tribal Awakening is simply stupendous! Looking like Johnny Depp's identical twin brother, Drew Bennett is a very talented fellow. Playing everything from tribal drums and chimes to Native American flute, guitar and quartz meditation bowl.
Mr. Bennett has started my New Year off with one wonderful CD. One of my best bets for flute album of the year. www.whisperingwind.com
Jim Brenholts from Awareness (Holistic Magazine) praises Tribal Awakening in the March/April 2006 issue.
“There are dozens, maybe hundreds of CD's in this style. This one is certainly
in the upper echelon.
This is a fun CD that holds its own within or without a healing session. Drew has invoked the spirit of Kokopelli, a mischievous and playful spirit, and given him a wide berth. www.awarenessmag.com
Marcella Cirignola from Amazing Sounds writes on February 17th, 2006.
Drew Bennett is a talented Native American flutist. The music fluctuates between tribal mysticism and meditative music, with a certain New Age touch.
The flutes tend to take a soloist role most of the time, and, together with the guitars and percussion, they transmit very intense feelings.
www.amazings.com/reviews2006.html
International Reviews of Drew Bennett
Raise~ from, Yoga Magazine in London writes in the August 2006 issue,
Drew Bennett is a gifted Native American flautist and guitarist who combines flutes, acoustic guitars, tribal drums and a whole lot more. This album offers something different. There is something about the CD which will have you coming back for more!
Voices of the Planet radio, Vladivostok Broadcasting Corporation, Russia. Review by Dmitry Shakin.
This wonderful, mystical and very expressive music comes directly from the heart. If I were asked to describe it with three words, I would say beautiful, peaceful and more important, happy. Thats why I enjoy listening to it and telling my audience about it.
By Yogi Dr. Malik - Editor of Yoga Magazine UK.
Drew Bennett is an extremely talented guitarist, and this excellent Spanish -
Flamenco compilation evokes visions of warm Mediterranean nights, passionate dancing and romance.
'Flamenco Salsa' contains an array of styles to suit a wide range of tastes, from the vibrant tracks such as 'Flamenco Salsa' and 'El Baile De La Noche' to the cinematic feel of 'Carnivale' and the more gentle rhythms of 'Sandia Sunset' and 'Summers' Lullaby'.
Drew Bennett is very reminiscent of Jesse Cook or the Gipsy Kings - which speaks volumes for his pure natural talent.
Yoga Magazine issue May 2007 www.yogamagazine.co.uk
Bio
Drew Bennett is an International left handed Flamenco Guitarist, International renowned Native American Flautist, recording artist and composer. He practices and promotes Tai Chi, Yoga and a healthy life style.
Drew was born in March, 1972 in the Midwest United States. He began guitar lessons at age seven. Drew is also part Native American (Tsalagi) Cherokee. Drew purchased his first Native American flute in 1990, and could play it as a concert flautist instantly, without a single lesson. "It is an Oglaga (Akashik) gift from my heritage" states Drew.
Drew studied Classical/Flamenco guitar from a graduate of Richard Pick instruction from Chicago University. Drew also took private guitar lessons in Jazz guitar, blues, rock & roll & theory under guitar instructor T.J. Helmerich (Who is now a teacher at The Guitar Institute of Technology at Music Institute
in Los Angeles California).
Drew became skilled on the guitar and toured professionally in several music groups throughout the Country. In 1987 Drew began his modeling career and worked in various advertisement publications.
Drew released two pop records in early 1990, Crazy Boyz and Bennett & Eastwood. In 2005 Drew released a promotional three-song Rock/Blues guitar CD entitled, Drew Bennett – Johnny Depp Who?
Drew's first International CD release entitled, 'Tribal Awakening' is a meditation/Native American Flute arrangement. (Published by Kokopelli Records LLC & Drew Bennett Publishing, in 2005).
Drew Diego Bennett's release 'Flamenco Salsa' was a Grammy Entry for the 2008 Grammy's and reached into stage two for categories 'Best New Artist', and 'Best World Contemporary Album'. This CD is an evocative Spanish-Nuevo Flamenco Guitar compilation with pieces consisting of Spanish, Brazilian, (Salsa), Cuban, Mediterranean, and Rumba influences as well as Romantic Smooth Jazz ballads. Flamenco Salsa is also reminiscent of Jesse Cook, Johannas Linstead, Esteban, and Ottmar Liebert.
Drew studied recording engineering at Glendale College in Glendale, Arizona in the 90's. He has also worked with other producers and engineers such as John Herrera, Anna Maria, Edward Edelbrock, and Daniel Eastwood. Drew has also been commissioned for hire as a songwriter, composer, commercial audio composer and film score soundtrack artist.
Drew's greatest passion is bringing the music he loves to the World. "Music is the universal language that brings a smile to the face and warmth to the heart."
For bookings (Main Events, Concerts, Casino', Fine Art Festivals, Corporate Planning, DMC events, MPI events, Festivals, Wine & Art Events, TV/radio
appearances), contact Management at; Kokopelli Records & Booking Agency LLC.
Anna Maria - Manager/Booking Agent
bookings@cox.net
602-502-3133
Mark Andrews - Booking Agent
info@kokopellirecords.com
602-326-5630
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