Los Lobotomys @ Montreaux Jazz Fest. in 94
David Garfield & The Cats live in Hungary 08
Los Lobotomys Live 1994 in Germany .. ....
Short solo @ La Ve Lee......
Joe Sample & The Crusaders Live @ JVC Jazz Fest.......
Herb Alpert,JeffLorber,Tony Maiden,Gary Meek,Joel Taylor,JP......
Influences
One of my all time influences in music was Michael Brecker. He was a true inspiration in composition and playing.
We will truly miss him. May he rest in peace and may his music live on.
We mourn the loss of another great giant in Jazz. (Joe Zawinul) who passed away on 9/11/2007.
Many of us have been greatly impacted and influenced by him and his music. May he rest in peace and may his music live on.
JP
Sounds Like
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John's latest:
John finished working on his first solo cd. You can listen to the cd sampler in the jukebox.
You can purchase the cd at CDBaby.com It contains a wide variety of styles and many great guest musicians and vocalists. For updates go to top of page under the music player and check out (JP's solo cd progress updates).
JP also finished working with David Garfield on a recording project for Europe.
Jp recorded a track on Israel Varela's new cd titled "Tijuana Portrait".
JP also worked on Russ Miller's solo cd entitled "Arrival".
Go to ---- myspace.com/grupoalabanza for Spanish Worship Music titled
"Yo soy un adorador"
Lookup: The Heritage Singers cd titled "A New Day" for relaxed brazilian style Gospel Music
John endorses:
Xotic Basses XJ Series Xoticeffects.com
Daddario Strings Daddario.com
PlanetWaves Planetwaves.com
Seymour Duncan - Pickups
Warwick Amps
Framus Guitars and Amps
John also plays Fender, Moon, Tbass, Warwick, Ken Smith & Custom Basses.
A word of hope:
John 3:16,17
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone that believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.
John 14:6
Jesus said, I am the way,the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father(God) except through me.
Christians - By Maya Angelou
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good Grace, somehow!
JOIN US AND LET'S CELEBRATE HIM; HE IS WORTHY!
Saturdays @ 6pm
Sundays@ 9am and 11:15am
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John began his musical journey in New York at the young age of 6, playing guitar under the guidance of his father (John Peña Sr.). By the age of 17 while residing in Puerto Rico he was sought after as a bassist which jump started his professional career. He’s well versed in all types of music and his versatility ranges anywhere from rock, jazz, r&b, blues,latin, gospel and everything in between. He’s performed and or recorded with artists such as:
the late Celia Cruz(Queen of Salsa), Brian Head Welch(ex guitarist from Korn),
Carlos Santana,Julio Iglesias,Justo Almario, Sergio Mendez,Tania Maria,Natalie Cole, The Crusaders,Herb Alpert,Bobby Brown, Chaka Khan,Take 6,the late Jerry Garcia,
Chick Correa,Steve Vai,Diana Ross,Tolu, Aretha Franklin,Ricky Martin,Barry Manilow, Larry Carlton,Michael McDonald,Joe Sample, Jeff Koz,Arturo Sandoval,Los Lobotomys,
Dionne Warwick,Katherine McPhee(American Idol), Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship), John Cafferty, Glen Hughes (Deep Purple),Don Felder (Eagles), Alex Acuña & the Unkowns, Oscar Castro-Neves, Ivan Lins, David Garfield & the Cats, the late Michael Brecker,David Sanborn,Patti LaBelle,Vesta, Anne Nesby,Patti Austin,Kenny G,Tommy Walker, Andrae Crouch,Yolanda Adams,Walter Hawkins and many more.
His TV and Movie Credits as a Musician,Composer, Programmer,and or Arranger include:
Rush Hour 3,Along Came Polly,Rush Hour,Men in Black2,Proof of Life, Mo Money,AMillion to Juan,Maximum Risk, Bringing Down the House,Original Sin, Access Hollywood,ET,Friends,Roundhouse,Oprah, Tyra Banks Show,Jerry Springer, Desperate HouseWives, and "What's Eating You" to name a few.
He co-wrote the theme song to “Balko” TV hit drama series in Germany.
He received the award for best music on “What’s Eating You” (Sundance film festival).
Latin Grammy nomination for best latin jazz interpretation “El Bongo de Vangogh” Band-(Tolu).
Nominated for Cable Ace awards 3 years running in collaboration for best music, dance and variety for the Hit show (Roundhouse). The award was won in 93.
Played on the Grammy winning record "Discovery" with artist Larry Carlton.
JP has been writing, arranging,programming,engineering and producing in association with Csm in the areas of Pop, Dance, R&B, Jazz and Rock. For samples go to:Csmwordsandmusic He also is doing the same work in the Gospel and Latin Gospel arena.
John is working with Ultimate Source Music (Music for Tv and Film):UltimateSourceMusic.Com
He is also working with M.G.P. Entertainment (Future development for Tv and Film)
John is involved with WorldVentures Business
(If you like to travel and save money or make money part time or full time while you travel,
Click it,Bookit,&Save)@:JohnsTravel.WorldVentures.biz
Hi John, whats up? Are you still in europe or back in LA? Hope everything is great! I saw at nba.com that you and Bill will meet in the western final;-).(he's a spurs fan,right?) Hope to see you in a near future and maybe do some gigs or studio sessions. Just let me know when you get back here.
Hi there JP. Hope all is going well. Wherever you're at right now I want you to know you've got a brother in Christ praying for you. Hope to see you soon! Be blessed in abundance.
Hi John, what a great time in Paderborn to see you with cats and have fun at the workshops. Your playing was always incredible. And your new CD is also a fantastic and groovy work. All the best for you and a safety fly back at home....BRUNKY
holaa maestro muchas gracias po aceptar mi peticion de amistad es un honor estar en contacto con usted tremendo talento!!! muchas bendiciones desde chile
Saw you last saturday with David Garfield at the small club in Steyr. Man that was awesome. I had a blast. Bought your CD - supersensational. I like that stuff. Hope to see you again soon in Europe/Austria.
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