Tito Rodriguez, Jr. is one of the leading timbales
artists in Tropical Music and Latin Jazz today. Raised in New York,
Tito was born to Japanese and Puerto Rican parents, the only son of
the legendary El Inolvidable (The Unforgettable), Tito Rodriguez.
From an early age, Tito was immersed in the riveting sounds of
Mambo, Chachacha, Bolero, Brazilian music, and Jazz. Trained in
drums, guitar, piano, vibes, trombone and timbales, Tito was
admitted to the Berklee College of Music and completed his training
at the University of Miami.
Prodigiously gifted as an arranger, composer, producer, and
bandleader, Tito found his jazz voice through the timbales. At age
21, Tito released his debut tropical music album Curious? for...
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Adlan Cruz was born November 28th in Bayamone Puerto
Rico. A famous concert pianist and composer, Adlan's life as
a musiican was sparked by the gift of a toy piano from his mother
at the tender age of five. Recognizing his prodigious
talent, Cruz's parents enrolled him in private piano lessons from
the start. As a child; Adlan developed a deep passion for
classical music through time spent at his grandmother's home with
his family. Cruz was particularly influenced by the
compositions of Russo Sergei Rachmaninoff and Hungaro Franz
Lintz
When Adlan was 15; he decided to play piano professionally in order
to help pay for his training. When Cruz was 17 he went to the
United States and...
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Danny Rivera Jr.
A singer born in Puerto Rico, son
of Danny Rivera, one of the most privileged voices of the
World.
Danny Rivera Jr. started his artistic career in the 1987 and since
then has cultivated the style of the typical music of the Island,
among them: The Danza, the Guaracha, Aguinaldos and the Plena and
Bomba. Also he has performed outstandingly as a singer of
Salsa music, Merengue, Tango, Ballads and even Rock in
Spanish. In addition to the Spanish language, he sings in
English and French. He posses great dominance on stage, as a
master of ceremonies, a singer or as an actor.
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The South Wind Jazz / Pop
Ensemble (SW/JPE) is a polished, professional 19-member Concert
Jazz & Pop Big Band with 5-saxes (who also double on clarinet
and flute), 4-trumpets, 3-4-trombones, 1-tuba, bass, keyboard, 1-2
guitarists and drums, + vocal(s) based in Indian River County,
Florida. South Wind JPE performs various genres of jazz, swing,
bebop, blues, Dixie, Latin, pop, rock, and even a touch of
soul/funk.
South Wind JPE is an exciting aggregation of pro and semi-pro
musicians who have had distinguished careers in music education,
performance with major orchestras and bands, and all members are
A-list, 1st-chair musicians.
South Wind / JPE draws on a music library of more than 3000
arrangements. In concert...
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Ritmos Perú, Inc. is a cultural
institution with headquarters in the city of Orlando, Florida.
Folkloric dances are the main activity developed by Ritmos
Perú; composed of peruvians and other people from
various nationalities. It's in our hands to continue promoting and
cultivating one of the many legacies of the great Inca
civilization. The cultural contributions of Ritmos
Perú will continue to grow to the extent that we
continue supporting and appreciating our diverse folklore. Our next
ambitious project is to expand and take our art to other
nations.
Ritmos Peru is an institution that promotes the Peruvian folklore
in different parts of the world. Our institution is composed by
members of...
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