Tortilla Factory Personnel
Past and Present/present members in Italics
Trumpets/Saxophones/Trombones/Flugel F-horn/Clarinet/Flute
[Tony “Ham Guerrero]...trpt, Flugel, & F-horn
[Conor Brace]...trpt, Flugel
Dwayne Daniels....trpt/fhorn
Carlos Serrano.....trpt
Charley McBurney.....trpt
Joe Gallardo....trombone
Jaime Flores....Alto & Tenor Sax
Louie Bustos.....Alto,Tenor, Flute
Richard Navarro.....trombone & arrangements
Joel Salas.....tenor sax
Randy Zimmerman....trombone
Noel Luna....Tenor Sax & arrangements
[Emede Gonzales]....trombone
Luis Gasca....trumpet
Al Luna....alto
Paul Stephens....Lead trumpet "SUPERMAN"
Rene Sandoval.....Alto Sax
Victor Reyes.....trumpet
Joe Gutierrez......Tenor Sax
Bill Perkins ......Trpt
Fred Velez....Alto & Tenor
[Sparky Thomason]..trpt.
[Fred Soto]...alto, Tenor, & Flute
[Dave Robison].....trpt
Paul White....Alto Tenor & Flute & arranging
Jimmy Shortell..... trpt
Jake Lampa.....Tenor Sax Arrangements
David Silva.....trpt.
Ramiro “Ram” Pedraza.....tenor sax
Johnny Muñoz .....trpt.
Kevin David Guidi....Tenor Sax
Cesar Morales...Tenor Sax & Flute
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Lead Vocals
[Bobby “El Charro Negro” Butler],
Gilbert "El Coyote" Deanda,
Tony Ham Guerrero,
Alfredo Antonio Guerrero II ,
Laura Lynne Guerrero,
Cherith Guerrero Bell,
Rene Serrata......................................................................................................................................................................
Guitar Players:
Joe Romano,
Paul Velaquez,
Gilbert Alba,
Mike Fagaro,
Joe “Jr.” Arias,
Lupe Flores,
Butch Vidrio,
Gilbert “El Coyote” Deanda...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Keys, Piano, B-3
Joe Gallardo,
Gilbert Sedeño,
Tony "Toke" Gutierrez,
Joe Revelez,
Lee Roy Rodriguez,
Ben Irom,
Armando "Shorty" Hinojosa,
Arturo “Sauce” Gonzales,
Richard Kermode,
[Michelle Daniels]..................................................................................................................
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Drums:
[Moses Olivo],
Ricardo Borrego,
Richie Gutierrez,
Willie Gusman,
William Martinez,
Jimmy “Cricket” Rivera,
Pete Urias Jr.,
Danny Moya,
Juan Hinojosa,
Ricky Reyes,
Sergio “Sargie” Salas,
Steve Solis,
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Bass:
[Vincent Bryce]
Joe Medina,
Gilbert Deanda,
Mike “Bumper” Gonzales,
Rene Camacho,
Joe Mier,
Jody Orona,
Matthew Temple,
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Percussion:
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[Art Meza]
Tony “tiger” Rivera,
Joey De Leon Jr.,
Ricardo “El Borrego” Borrego,
Steve Staton,
Robert Rodriguez,
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Tympani
Rick Reyes
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Accordion
Tony De La Rosa
Influences
My Grandparents, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Cesar Chavez, LBJ, Louie [Satchmo] Armstrong, Blood Sweat & Tears, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, Maynard Ferguson, Isidro Lopez Big band, Beto Villa, Frank Sinatra, Ray Brown, Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Art Blakey, Art Farmer, Blue Mitchell, Chicago, Pepe Compean,Tony Bennet, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stan Getz, Al Hirt, Harry James, Ray Anthony, Al Hirt, Willie Bobo
Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Stan Kenton, Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, Luis Alcaraz, Pablo Beltran Ruiz, Fania All Stars, Cheo Feliciano, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Dorham, Luis Gasca, Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderly, Rene Sandoval, Conte Condoli, Kido Zapata, Vince Giuraldi, Oscar peterson, Nancy Wilson, Ruben Blades, El Gran Combo, Woody Shaw, Hubert Laws, Mongo SantaMaria,Randy and Michael Brecker,
Lou Soloff, Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, Chet Baker, George Shearing, and Tower Of Power.
Sounds Like
Tortilla Factory sounds like no other band since they are totally original and unique.They are the real thing...............and have been since 1973 any other band or group claiming to be Tortilla factory are merely wannabes or impersonators.
TORTILLA FACTORY - Nominated for the 2009 Grammy's
In the 70s, one of the most unique Texas bands emerged on the music scene: ................."Tortilla Factory".....................................
The Texas Chicano music scene is a true American Art Form born and developed in Texas. The Texas music scene is reknown for its country roots, rhythm and blues field, jazz and its rock and roll genres. The Texas Chicano music scene has produced its distinctive artists, big stars like Sunny Ozuna and the Sunliners, Sam the Sham, and the unforgettable Trini Lopez. Little Joe and La Familia is a Texas Icon among the many Texas Chicano groups.
Tortilla Factory is one of those Texas groups that are known for it’s legendary status since it’s inception on June 1973. Tortilla Factory maintained a musical status like no other band in their field because of its unique sound and style. The band distinguished itself for having the best musicians in the genre. They have the status of being called the top Texas Chicano band because of its high caliber musicianship.
Tortilla’s music is a blend of American music and the old Mexican folkloric songs [Rancheras] that were taken and given a completely different sound and style which is the unique Texas Chicano sound. That’s what makes Tortilla Factory so distinctive. Tony Ham’s son Alfredo Antonio who is new on the scene with Tortilla is also a gifted singer and composer and is the new super talent on the scene.
Tony “Ham” Guerrero, is considered one of the greatest trumpet players ever to come from the Texas/Chicano music scene. He is as fluid in Jazz as he is playing his own unique tejano trumpet style.He is also a
singer, and musical Director for Tortilla......He and Bobby Butler are the two charter members that have recently been inducted in the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame in Alice Texas. Tony “Ham” is also recognized as one of the Pioneers of West Texas Music at the West Texas Hall Of Fame in Fort Worth Texas. Bobby is one of the most unique performers from the Texas Chicano music scene as he is the first African American singer to become an international star in the genre. He sings in Spanish and English and is also a gifted composer.
Bobby has had several recordings that became big hits with his fans from coast to coast. His stage apparel includes his beautiful Mariachi and Charro suits that are tailor made for him, and can electrify any crowd with his riveting Mexican gritos.
Tortilla Factory will be touring nationwide again in early 2007. Visit www.tonyhamguerrero.com to find out where their appearances will be.
Tony 'Ham' Guerrero Discography
&
Tortilla Factory Discography
1. Arriba/Buena Suerte records 1001/
Little Joe & The Latinaires
2. El Papalote/BSR Records 1002
3. Follow The Leader/ BSR Records 1003
4. Adios Mariquita/BSR Records 1004/
Linda/Little Joe & The Latinaires
5. Que Bruto/BSR Records/ Little Joe & The
Latinaires
6. Mas Arriba/BSR Records 1011/ Little Joe & The
latinaires
7. Peace & Goodwill/BSR Records 1007/Little Joe &
The Latinaires
8. Chicanos Can Too/Good Luck Records 1001/Little
Joe & the latinaires
9. Las Viejas De Little Joe & The
Latinaires/BSR-1030
10. “ Coyote”/BSR Records 1034/Tony Ham
Guerrero,Arranger,guest artist, & Producer [1972]
11. La Familia [1]/BSR Records
12. Para la Gente/BSR Records 1038/Little Joe & La Familia
13. La Familia finally Incorporated/BSR 1039/Little Joe & La
Familia
14. Total/BSR 1040/Little Joe & La Familia
15. Tortilla Factory GCLP 107/1973
16. Tortilla Factory/FLP-4063/1974
17. Tortilla Factory/Made in America/FLP 4073
18. Tortilla Factory/Andando En La Parranda/FLP 4083
19. Tortilla Factory V/FLP-4093
20. Tortilla Factory/With Love/GCP Records 139
21. Tortilla Factory/Cultura/GCP 140
22. Tortilla Factory/Tony Martinez Guerrero/FLP-5028
23. Tortilla Factory/The New Tortilla Factory/Falcon
Records/FLP 5038
24. Tortilla Factory/Mis Favoritas/falcon/GLP-011
25. Tortilla Factory/Making Tortilla Hits/Freddie
Records/LP1174
26. Tortilla Factory 1986/Tortilla Records
27. Tortilla Factory & The New Generation/FYLP 3005
28. Tortilla Factory/Chicano Classic/Tortilla Records
29. Tortilla Factory/Virtuosity/Tortilla Records
30. Tony “Ham" Guerrero Y La Nueva Generacion/HAC-7542
Hey just droppin by to say thanx for the add and hope to catch you at one of our shows! Be sure to comment our pics and let us know what you think about our music, your input is greatly appreciated! This page is also for DJ Spazz booking info!
JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO. HAVE A GREAT WEEK . THANKS FOR ALL THE MUSIC YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO LA ONDA. YALL HAVE PAVED THE WAY FOR MANY MORE NEW ARTIST TO COME...MUCH LOVE...KRISTIE V
Hola amigitos,
Sending you all love,peace&happiness.Hope all is well your way.Bendiciones a todos&hope to hear you perform in our area soon !!xoxo
God bless always,
Gilda
"TejanaG"
Orale Ham.....we have 2 new shows up on www.EastLArevue.com and we are playing a tune from your CD "All That Jazz". The musica is sounding so sweet mi amigo.
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