Let's see, there's my solo project, which features Lage Lund on Guitar, Aaron Parks on Piano, Orlando le Fleming on Bass and Rodney Green or Ari Hoenig on Drums.
And then I'm in a few other bands, including those led by: Ari Hoenig, Jonathan Kreisberg, Rodney Green, Mr. Vivo, Lage Lund, Rufus Wainwright
Influences
Early influences (discovered through my parents and teachers) that have stuck with me include The Beatles, Getz, Evans, Cannonball, Bird, Jarrett, Ellington, Herbie, Chick. Later on Rosenwinkel and Chris Potter. And now, I'm mostly influenced by my peers: Lage Lund, Rodney Green, Ari Hoenig, Jaleel Shaw, Miguel Zenon, Walter Smith.
I was born and raised in London, came here to New York about 8-9 years ago and now I'm a musician. That's about it. Devilish details include a few tours in Europe, Canada and the US, as well as umpteen gigs with a variety of my fave musicians and bands in the city. For example - Lage Lund, Rodney Green, Bryn Roberts, Mingus Band, Samuel Torres, Mike Stern, Ingrid Jensen, Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, John Benitez, Samuel Torres, Eddie Gomez, Daphnis Prieto, Ari Hoenig, Seamus Blake, Aaron Parks, Alan Ferber, John Ellis, Peter Mazza, Jonathan Kreisberg and many more.
I have two CD out as a leader - It's For You - Sirocco, 2004, although good luck trying to get it from that apparently defunct label; and Promises, on NineteenEight.com. I'm also a sideman on CD's by the following artists: Pedro Giraudo, Tim Garland, Geoff Keezer, Ari Hoenig, Jonathan Kreisberg, Alan Ferber, Sean Wayland and Peter Mazza.
In my other life I work with a variety of singer songwriters, including an exhaustive world tour with Rufus Wainwright, a record with Harper Simon, and a concert in Tokyo with Sufjan Stevens.
The New CD, Promises, will be available at www.nineteeneight.com from April 3rd.
"'Mr. Ears' sounds immense. Great solos, beautiful touch and wonderfully melodic...and the writing is brilliant." - Laurence Cottle
Hey! My world jazz fusion debut album 'Mr. Ears' is available to buy from TODAY! Just visit www.caimarlegarcia.com to purchase and for more information on the album and me!
HOLA!!! Saludos Musicales, Visita mi myspace y podras escuchar un pequeno adelanto de mi proximo trabajo discografico YAOUNDE HI!!!!! Musical Greeting, visit my myspace and you will be able to listen a small preview of my upcoming release YAOUNDE. Mucha Paz, amor y musica Much Peace, Love and Music
hahaha i just realised 'heartbreak tuna' - peep show!!! nice one mate. i'm gonna be back stateside in fall i'll try and catch you in NY when your playing hopefully, all the best. Thomas.
I'll pay you in kind by giving you the pleasure of being on the next one too...and to sweeten the deal, a pint of your choice with a packet of crisps to boot...but I get to choose the flavour...I might want one.
Hello hello! Thanks for accepting the friend request! Might not remember meeting me, I met you on the course that Andy Bain was doing last summer, alto player? Anyway, tunes are sounding great, you're playing Cheltenham in a few weeks? Rachael
Hello Will. Thanks for YOUR mad grooves and chill vibes... and thanks for representing the best of British Jazz on the other side of the pond. We will beat those Yanks at their own game! And then we can have a victory celebration down Bull.
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