AguaDulce Salsa Band + Musician in Honolulu, HI

SEEKING

ABOUT

Vocalist and Percussionist specialized in Latin music (Salsa, merengue, bachata, Latin Jazz, etc) and other genres; with over 35 years of experience. Have been blessed and had the privilege of playing internationally with some great Salsa, R&B, Funk and Folkloric bands and major headliners throughout Europe, many major US cities, and some Asian countries. Now living in Oahu and looking to create some awesome LIVE Latin music with awesome fellow musicians that share a great vibe.

Screen name:

AguaDulce Salsa Band

Member since:

Dec 28 2014

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Count Basie, Machito, Paquito Rivera, Pedrito Martinez, Clave y Guaguanco, Jerry Gonzalez and The Fort Apache Band, Giovanni Hidalgo, Eddie Palmieri, Herman Olivera, Manny Oquento and Libre, Cándido Antomattei, Mario Bauzá, Rubén Blades, Willie Bobo, Gilberto "Pulpo" Colón Jr., Johnny Colon, B Side Players, Fania All-Stars, Los Ciegos Del Barrio, Paco de Lucía, Orlando Marin, Bobby Matos, Airto Moreira, Danilo Pérez, Chano Pozo, New Swing Sextet, Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers, Louie Ramirez, Mario Rivera, Mongo Santamaría, Omar Sosa, Cal Tjader, Angel Luis Torruellas, Gary Nunez......and many more that I've learned from.

EQUIPMENT

All latin percussion drums: Congas, Timbales, Bongos, Bata Drums; Minor Percussion: Maracas, Guiros, Chekeres, Cowbells.

MUSIC