As far as the musical influences in my life,imagine being a Latino raised in Brooklyn,New York,"we're talking about alot fo influences"!So ,to name a few, my initial influences were the people who brought me into this world & that would be of course my Mother & Father the Late Great Roberto Vazquez Sr. who is my hero in every imaginable way. I'll never forget that my Father sacrificed his own dreams for the welfare of our family. The wonderful trio music & the many albums that he was involved in one form or other were an inspiration in my life. I remember as a child sitting in on the rehearsals admiring the magic that came out of his hands as he played the guitar. I learned the meaning of what artistic passion meant. I learned that in order to attain skill one must execute with complete commitment & consider always the artistic responsibilty that lies ahead. My Mother Cecilia Vazquez who is by far one of the best writer's and passionate singer's i've ever known is also an inspiration to me and i'm not saying that just because she's my Mother, i say it with good cause and reason. My Mother has this uncanny ability to write a song in seconds. Her ability to deliver a song in lyrical & musical form is both heartfelt and powerful and to me defines artistry. I'm blessed to have such an incredible mentor. I review all my songs with her. .because I love her songs. I hope to write like her someday.
My MOTIVATION,My Drive was my Brother Roberto Vazquez Jr. who literally took me by the hand with him wherever he would go.My Brother is a singer with dynamite vocals. His high regard for technique is something that i have always respected about him. I remember his gigs in Red Hook where he would dominate the whole scene. People screaming out while he performed & girls raving about his voice trying to get his autograph. When i was just a child he was the one (Tito as i call him)who pushed my vocals to their extreme and triggered in me the passion, love & beauty that lies behind technically executing a song.
As far as the SINGERS & Vocalists that influenced me i'd have to say that basically alot of them came to my attention through my older Brother. Singers like Nino Bravo, Raphael, Jose Jose, Juan Bao, Camillo Sexto,Tom Jones,Elvis Presley,while others i discovered either through other people or by chance like Frank Sinatra,Tony Bennet,George Michael,Luis Miguel.
As far as writing i was moved by both spanish & English composers.
Singers like Neil Diamond,Elton John,Tom Jones,Camillo Sexto,Sandro,George Michael,Fiona Apple,Buena Vista Social Club,Hector Lavoe,U2, Harry Connick JR.,Kat Stevens,The Doors, even now i'm influenced by talented artist's like Karma,Alejandro Sanz,.etc,.
but i also find that people who have influenced my life have influenced my writing through their beauty, through their commitment to the human heart, like My Lord & Savior +Jeshua,Martin Luther King, Ghandi,Edward R. Murrow,Og Mandino with his wonderful book The Greatest Salesman,Archbishop Goodier,The Crown Of Sorrows,. Father Kennedy the pastor of my parish Holy Family that i have attended since childhood, the list goes on. I've been a student of life, I've learned from so many.
Life has been my muse.
Edwin Vazquez
WEBSITE www.edwinvazquez.com
A Brief Bio;
Edwin Vazquez is a singer/guitarist/composer/artist born in Santurce Puerto Rico raised in Park Slope Brooklyn, New York. Edwin’s musical style is a Fusion of Rumba, Flamenco, Bolero, Bossanova, with a mixture of jazz and R&B elements sung in both the Spanish and English language with a unique blend of original lyrics. Edwin’s talents have landed him on recordings and shows
like the Spanish WXTV Channel 41’s mega popular show called Sabado Gigante in Miami Florida hosted by Don Francisco. Edwin also performed regularly with the group “True Image” for the live audience of The Bill Cosby Show and has performed in venues like Lincoln Center’s Merkin Concert Hall Theatre, Cami Concert Hall, Webster Hall, The Gershwin Theatre, The Sugar Bar owned by Ashford & Simpson where he shared the stage with Tito Puente Jr., Teatro Puerto Rico, S.O.B.’s and many more.
Aside from performing Edwin has also done significant recordings and has written for very influential names like Grammy award winning producer Edwin Ramos from
Record’s on the “Evolution of Dance” album. In addition Edwin’s recording experiences consist of work on the Songs of the Cape Man C.D. for legendary singer/composer Paul Simon which on the album included legendary artists Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Danny Rivera and Ednita Nazario.
Edwin was also interviewed on 105.9 F.M. LatinoMix
by Diamond Boy Luis Torres for his original c.d. entitled “Faith” dedicated to the memory of his father Roberto Vazquez and has been written up in numerous articles including Canales El Impacto Hoy El Diario and El Mundo “The best way I know how to love is through a song” Edwin Vazquez
Hy Edwin,,,I heard your song on Metrostarr. com "Something never meant". I love it...one of the best freestyle songs ever....just wanted to let you know that. TAke care...
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THIS WEEK's SCHEDULE April 8th - 12th Tuesday, APRIL 8th - 7pm Resident dj RONZILLA spins an array of multi-era music; evoking passion, nostalgia & movement.
Thursday, APRIL 10th - 10pm Tato Torres + YERBABUENA reclaim an idiom of Puerto Rican music often branded as "folkloric"; with both grace & joy, their sound incorporates the past & present.
Friday, APRIL 11th - 10pm SAN JUAN HILL plays their special blend of Afro-Latin Funk & jazzy R&B = Soul Power!!! Resident dj I, STORM (dave masucci) spins an eclectic worldly mash-up 4-U-2 dance Saturday, APRIL 12th - 10pm EDWIN VAZQUEZ + his band offer their original compositions (Rumba-Tango-Danzòn-Pop)
Hello Edwin, You are an amazing man and a wonderful friend! I enjoyed spening just those brief minutes with you..Looking forward to seeing you Saturday at your show Much Love..
Way to go brother in law. Great show! Love the way you sang and the band was outstanding. Always proud of you and your musical accomplishments. We love you and ARE VERY PROUD! GOD BLESS. Maria :-)
Hi Edwin, I had a great time last night. Your music was totally out of sight! I love the way you played the sax, sleek style - LOL You are a true artist. The sounds of your Guitar blew me away! The entire band is awesome. I really enjoyed it. Hope to see you soon. Please keep me posted on your up coming events :-)
