Oscar Salas
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Oscar has toured and recorded with some of the top names in the entertainment industry. The likes of David Byrne, Jaco Pastorious, Arturo Sandoval, Eartha Kitt, Marlena Shaw, Paul Barrere (Little Feat), George Porter jr (the meters) T Lavitz (The Dregs) Ira Sullivan, Nestor Torres, Willy Chirino, Lissette, Jose Luis Rodriguez (EL Puma), Celia Cruz, La Lupe, Nil Lara, Angela Carrasco, Ednita Nazario, Maria Marta Serra Lima,Rene Luis Toledo, Carmen Lundy, U OF M Jazz Band, Brecker Brothers, Carlos (Patato) Valdez, Israel Lopez (Cachao),Hilton Ruiz, Camilo Sesto, Othello Molineaux, Silvano Monasterios, Randy Bernson, Mark Colby,Joe Donato, Brian Murphy,Peter Graves Orchestra, Alex Acuna, Juancito Torres, Ite Jerez, Lewis Kahn, Bobby Allende , Papito Hernandez,Cidiho Texeira,Vera Mara,Margareth Menezez,Jorge Dalto,Mike Gerber,Ron Miller, Ilan Chester, Mike Levine, Mike Orta, Nicky Orta,Billy Ross, Bob Meyers, Nelson Flaco Padron, Paquito Echevarria, Jose Fajardo, Miguelito Valdez, Pupi Campo, Rolando La Serie, Alfredo Rodriguez,Don Alias,Frankie Malabe and many others. Has appeared in The Tonight show with Johny Carson, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno..and numerous PBS programs. Also served in the board of advisors and was a featured performer and speaker in the Historical Museum of Southern Florida exhibition (Percussion Traditions in Miami). Created the percussion parts for Robert Ashleys World Premiere Opera (Balseros) in collaboration with Oseku Daniel Diaz. Also created the original percussion parts for Loretta Grecos play (Passage) presented at The Coconut Grove Playhouse. Was member of the Council of Artists for Tania Leons Musical (Drummin) presented at The Lincoln Theater by the Miami Light Project. Please visit my website ://.oscarsalasdrums/ Booking /mirakientertainment

Screen name:
Oscar Salas
Member since:
Mar 11 2008
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
45
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
1 time per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week

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Too many to list//////

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