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Oliver Miguel
Latin / Soul / Jazz

OLIVER MIGUEL IS RECORDING IN CALGARY



Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Member Since9/26/2006
Band Websitewww.olivermiguel.com
Band Members"Azucar"
Bass - Hank Insell
Trumpets - Peter Kim
Cuatro - Alberto San Martin
Bongos, Congas, Timbales, Guiro, Cajon, Culepullas - Luis "El Pana" Trovar
Piano, Guitars, Saxophones, Vocals, Palmas, Sampling/Programing - Oliver Miguel

"Tell Me A Story"
Bass - Hank Insell
Zampoña, Charango - Alberto San Martin
Congas, Bongos, Tambora, Charrasca - Luis "El Pana" Trovar
Piano, Guitars, Saxophone, Vocals, Palmas - Oliver Miguel

"July 25th"
Trumpets - Peter Kim
Guitar - Ricardo Madrid
Drums - Max Senitt
Congas, Cajones, Tamboras & Charasca - Luis "El Pana" Trovar
Saxophones, Piano, Programing/Sampling - Oliver Miguel

"Fragile"**
Lead Vocals - Janelle Monique
BG Vocals - Kamil André
Lead Keys - Kibwe Thomas
Drums - Richardo Lewis
Congas - Max Senitt
Guitars, Keyboards, Vocal, Programing/Sampling - Oliver Miguel

"In a Heartbeat"
Guitars - Ricardo Madrid
Bass - Dustin Shaskin
Percussion - Israel "Toto" Berriel
Tenor Sax - Oliver Miguel

"Night in Tunsia"**
all Saxes played by Oliver Miguel

all music written/arranged/produced by Oliver Miguel.
*written by Sting
**written by Dizzy Gillespie

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   About Oliver Miguel


“We live by admiration, hope and love” (William Wordsworth) – words that Canadian saxophonist / composer / producer Oliver Miguel lives by. Inspired by a life of change, adversity and love, Oliver's debut album Esperanza (“hope” in Spanish) represents the one thing in his life that has never faded, his one constant: hope. Soulful latin-jazz with a flamenco twist, Esperanza is an expressive work that grabs you. Oliver has developed, with melodic, rhythmic, romantic and world elements, a distinct writing style – a style that is his signature sound. Esperanza is the ideal instrumental album that communicates beyond words; it evokes the universal emotions that we all can identify with. As dynamic on stage as he is in the studio, Oliver's much sought after smooth, warm and crisp sound on the saxophone is what draws you into his music. He plays as one would sing, with the nuances, tone and melodic lines of a soulful singer, a quality that places Oliver Miguel among Canada's next generation of young musical innovators.

Born in Viña Del Mar, Chile, Oliver and his siblings grew up listening to the music from the Andes, Brazil, Spain, the Caribbean, and classical music. His parents were music lovers and filled their home with these rich cultural sounds. As a young child he was drawn to the acoustic guitar of flamenco music and he loved the colours of Andean music. When Oliver was five years old his father migrated to Canada in hopes of relocating the family and providing a better life for them. In his father's five year absence his mother filled their home with more romantic music – ballads with very strong melodies. During this time his father would send North American music back to Chile, introducing Oliver to musicians like Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder. In 1991 Oliver and the rest of his family migrated to Canada, reuniting with his father. In middle school he was presented with the opportunity to learn music, and following the advice of his father, he took up the tenor saxophone. From the first time he played his sax he knew he wanted to pursue a professional career as a musician. He quickly excelled within his first year of playing - incessantly practicing, improvising and transcribing smooth jazz saxophonists. After receiving eight awards in music and three scholarships to further his studies, Oliver continued to study music and earned a diploma in jazz performance from Mount Royal Conservatory in Calgary, Alberta. He then moved to Toronto and earned another diploma in jazz performance from Canada's renowned Humber College Jazz Program.

Oliver has traveled throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean to perform as a leader, a sideman, and as an in-demand session player for numerous recordings, while making special appearances on Global Television, CBC, TLN and various radio programs. He has worked with many prominent musicians and bands in the jazz and world music genres including Michael Brecker, Pat Labarbera, Hilario Durán and Jane Bunnett. He has also played some of Canada's top festivals including opening for Chris Potter at the 2004 Calgary Jazz Festival and performing with Plan C at the 2005 Montreal Jazz Festival. Oliver had learned to play guitar and piano in high school and college, respectively, and his talents as a multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer are featured on vocalist Janelle Monique's debut album You Go To My Head.

Influenced by the likes of Tomatito, Paco de Lucía, Michel Camilo, David Sanborn and Michael Brecker, and armed with an album's worth of original compositions, Oliver produced Esperanza, a gorgeous musical tapestry – a heartwarming and poignant soundtrack to life. Inspired by the universal sadness following the events of 9/11, the album's melodic and ambient opening suite is aptly named “When Angels Cry”. The very popular “Saudades” bursts through the seams with its middle eastern flavoured melody as he attempts to capture the feeling of being happy and sad simultaneously, a feeling he experienced when he first settled in Canada. Oliver plays confidently with pop-influenced melodies in “Luna Morena”, a tune sparked by his admiration for the beauty and mystery surrounding the moon. The seductive cha-cha “Chocolate Roses” is Oliver's romantic serenade; he plays with passion and vulnerability. He fuses the Spanish rhythm bulería, the blues form, and a tango bass line to create the dark and sexy “Zara”. “Rozar Tu Piel” (to graze your skin) is a joyous and radiant theme that Oliver has crafted by merging the Brazilian rhythms of partido alto and samba with a singable pop melody. “Alma Fría”, a heart-rending ballad, is Oliver's first composition ever written; originally a love song, heartbreak changed the tone of this tune as he holds the climactic high note in a tragic and emotional cry of despair.

A dynamic performer and an innovative composer, Oliver Miguel is simply one to watch – and his follow-up album is one to anticipate.



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Fulano





May 17 2009 5:51 PM

FULANO 25 AÑOS
TEATRO ORIENTE 10 DE JULIO 2009
SANTIAGO DE CHILE
LA FARSA CONTINUA...
KAVIR -AMIDIFARD MOSSY





May 1 2009 10:24 AM

Hello
HOW ARE YOU ?
ALL THE BEST AND BLESSING
GOOD LUCK
Chantal Marie





Apr 26 2009 4:40 PM

OLIVER!!! How goes it, my friend? Where in the world are you these days? Best, C
Ricky Lewis





Mar 30 2009 7:28 PM

Yo everythings good man! Yo r u in toronto? Im in town for a couple weeks. We should link up before i leave. Hope everythings good with u. God Bless
Sandy Dane





Mar 27 2009 9:57 PM

Hi Oliver!<br /><br />I have been great:)!<br />Writing a lot of new songs!<br />How are you?<br /><br />Sandy Dane<br />www.sandydane.com
Pascal





Mar 27 2009 6:06 PM

Bonjour Oliver
Thanks for the friendly add and message
You have a beautiful sound, I like your music and energy
Best wishes from France
Pascal
bogothebigfella





Mar 10 2009 6:53 PM

hi there oliver, AZUCAR is a great tune, love it. check out my video for the single Daisy. You can download it from iTunes. A portion of the proceeds will go to oxfam.
Sasha Eleyce





Mar 4 2009 6:58 PM

Thanks for the comment! Its so nice to know I have a friend that cares! Well I have to go take the pups out on their afternoon walk! Hope to hear back from you soon!
Dropping in to say Howdy!
Much love Sasha Eleyce
Andy T





Mar 4 2009 5:21 PM

Hey Oliver,

Loving all of the music on your page! Good to hear from you! Take care of yourself. Peace, Andy T
Michael Braun





Mar 2 2009 10:36 PM

Hey Oliver,

Excellent stuff. I'll get on transcribing the rest of those songs at some point. Can you email me some chord charts?

Mike
Rafiki





Mar 2 2009 6:26 PM

"Always and Forever" is one awesome song and arrangement. <br />Thanks for pointing me back to your site. Good stuff.
Paty♥





Jan 1 2009 6:17 AM

Happy Birthday Oliver!! hope it's a great one!! que Dios te bendiga♥oh, and Happy New Year!!
MY GROOVE TRACKS





Jan 1 2009 1:46 AM

Happy New Year brutha!
Tornado ALi





Dec 27 2008 5:26 AM

Merry Christmas!!!!
Tatiana Banđen





Dec 23 2008 2:01 AM

Wishing you joy and peace during this holiday season and all the best in the new year!

Tatiana
Ramona Lynne Photography





Dec 18 2008 12:31 AM

Hi Oliver~ It's my pleasure to hear your music. Thank you for the Add. Happy Holidays! ~Ramona :)
Paty♥





Dec 17 2008 6:23 PM

Hola!!! estoy esperando tu nueva musica!! cuando esta lista? espero que estes muy bien y que tengas una linda semana♥
bogothebigfella





Dec 11 2008 12:22 AM

Feliz Navidad! nice music
Dominika





Dec 8 2008 11:19 PM

Hey,how are you? Thanks for the add. Have a nice week. Greetings from Poland. Dominika
Eriko





Nov 9 2008 12:24 PM

Hello Oliver, how have you been?
I can imagine how cold in Canada, because it snowed when I visited Calgary, even though it's still September!!

It's getting cold in Tokyo too. I can't live already. It's too cold for me...>< Wanna go somewhere warm.

Take care!!
Eri
TONEX (The London Letters)





Oct 28 2008 5:47 PM

Thanks for the add Oliver..glad you like the music...:)

Tonex's "The London Letters" is available on iTunes...be sure to add it to your collection..:)
DeeDee Alexander





Oct 28 2008 3:12 AM

Thank You
Paty♥





Oct 27 2008 11:22 PM

Hola!!!gracias por aceptarme,,,,,ya te dare mucha lata aqui tambien!!! jeje, have a great week, God bless♥
Tatiana Banđen





Oct 4 2008 5:17 AM

***NEW SONG!!! "LOVE'S FIRST" CHECK IT OUT ***

xoxo Tatiana
Eriko





Sep 20 2008 1:07 PM

Hello Oliver, how have you been?
still so busy? It's bad for your physicals, but good to work so hard.

Me, I've been sick lately.. but it's getting better.

I really love to visit Canada again!! but no time to visit there;( I think it's getting cold and you can see the beautiful color changing of leaves, isn't it? LOve to see them.

HOw's it going?
Hope you have a great weekend
and take care,

Eriko
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