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Please visit www.rubenvaltierra.net
Ruben Valtierra, originally from San Rafael, California, began classical studies at the age of ten. Mr Valtierra was a member of the award-winning Cabrillo College Big Band. After having led the popular jazz/ funk fusion group Rush Hour in Santa Cruz, Ca for 8 years,he moved to Los Angeles where soon after arriving, was playing, recording and traveling the world with members of groups such as Santana, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Natalie Cole, Tower of Power, Chick Corea, Elton John, Red Hot Chili Peppers et al.
After World tours early on with rock legend Glenn Hughes/Deep Purple and blues legend Charlie Musselwhite, Rubén found himself touring and recording with Rock/comedy icon "Weird Al" Yankovic. This 19 year association with Al has garnered him much success and world-wide recognition of which he is truly proud.
When not touring, Rubén is active in the studio, writing and producing, along with leading his popular Valtierra Latin Trio/Quartet featuring members of the worlds greatest latin jazz orchestras.
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