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CLAVE INSTRUCTION
IN MUSIC LISTING
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This listing provides you with the opportunity to continue your education
in the clave by connecting those musicians expert in salsa music and associated Afro-Latin
music and rhythms. Presently, this list is predominantly filled with musicians and
educators from New York City and Los Angeles. If you are a teaching musician (or know of
one) that would like to be included in this listing then contact Bello Music Enterprises. |
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 Attended Queens College in New York and studied
percussion and theory with Joe Cusaties, Freddie Waitts, Charlie Persip and Ubaldo Nieto.
Extensive performing and recording appearances with Tito Puente, Charanga '76, Tony
Orlando, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, Isidro Infante, Giovanni Hidalgo,
Mongo Santamaria, and others, while leading his own Charanga band, "Los Jovenes del
Barrio."
Advanced Latin Percussion
Location:
New York, NY |
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Bio and contact information to follow.
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Attended City College of New York. Product of
Harbor Performing Arts Center, having studied with Reggie Tyler, Louis Bauzo, Alex Giglio
and other Harbor instructors. Recorded with Orchestra Yambu and performed with Roberto
Borrell y su Kubata; currently performing with Caribbean dance troupes "Patakin"
and "Carambu."
Drum Set, Folkloric Percussion
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
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Born in Puerto Rico, Louis attended Julliard
School of Music and studied in Africa, Puerto Rico and Cuba. He has been a professional
musician for over thirty years. A member of the Tito Puente Orchestra for seven years
during the 1970's, he has performed and/or recorded with Dizzy GIllespie, Machito, Mario
Bauza, Eddie Palmieri, Mongo Santamaria, Johnny Pacheco, Larry Harlow, Celia Cruz, Cachao,
Paul Simon, Manhattan Transfer, Joe Jackson, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Babatunde
Olatunji, Ladji Camara, Katherine Dunham and the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, among others.
He has extensive experience in theatre, film and television; Arthur Penn's "Night
Moves", Leon Ichaso's "Crossover Dreams", Ang Lee's "Eat, Drink, Man,
Woman", "Kojak" and "Private Eye."
Recognized as an expert in the performance of Afro-Caribbean ritual music, he is also the
founder and Director of the "Patakin" and "Carambu" folkloric dance
ensembles which performed as part of Caribbean Cultural Center's "Sacred Drums"
Festival Tour (1991).
Louis is the director of the the Latin Percussion Department as well as the Harbor Stage
Band and curator of the "Raices Project" (an archival chapter in the history of
Latin music) at the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts in New York.
Advanced Folkloric Music, Percussionist,
Arranger, Educator
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
,(212) 427-2244 ext. 572
(718) 875-5503 |
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John Berdeguer was given his nickname
"Batanga" by Changuito (Jose Luis Quintana), the Cuban master percussionist,
because John's "hands were so thick!" John is the conguero with top charanga
band Johnny Almendra Y Los Jovenes del Barrio and a New York-based percussionist and
University of Salsa teacher through the Harbor Conservatory.
Conga
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
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Contact information to follow.
Location:
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See Harbor Conservatory for the
Performing Arts.
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
Instrument
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 A bassist since early adolescence, Eliseo
performed with the internationally known Puerto Rican ensemble Grupo Perla del Sur (the
Dr. Pila High School Choir and Vocal Group). While continuing his studies in music he
performed with Ednita Nazario, Menudo, Wilkins and co-lead the jazz-fusion band Terranova.
After moving to Los Angeles, California in the late 80's and graduating from the Musicians
Institute, he began teaching Latin bass at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and Los
Angeles Music Academy in Pasadena, CA. A member of the international rhythm section of
Grammy nominated guitar duo Strunz & Farah, known for their dynamic live performance
style that draws upon their diverse influences (Afro-Latin, Latin folk, Middle Eastern and
jazz styles). Since 1992 they've toured the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Paris, France.
He has also worked as sideman, arranger and studio musician with the likes of Papo Lucca,
Dave Samuells, Robby "Draco" Rosa, Vikki Carr, Rubén Blades and Roberto Blades.
Electric Bass
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Percussion
Location:
Los Angeles, CA |
For appointment call:
(213) 580-4299 or |
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A native of Caracas, Rolando was awarded a
government scholarship to study in the United States at the Eastman School of Music,
Rochester, NY, and the Manhattan School of Music, from which he earned Bachelor of Music
and Master's Degrees. Since 1971, performances in a wide range of formats, including:
Soloist with Venezuelan Symphonic Orchestra; Caracas Radio and Television Orchestra; many
recordings in Venezuela and the United States, including Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Mario
Bauza and others; featured performances at Apollo Theater, Town Hall and Carnegie Hall;
numerous tours, including Daniel Ponce; and legitimate theater. Teaching experience at
Bronx Community College, East Harlem Music School and privately for the past several
years.
Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
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Bio and contact information to follow.
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
Instrument
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Master's Degree in Music, Yale University School
of Music. Bachelor in Music, Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico (Cum Laude). Extensive
teaching experience, including Conservatorio de Musica de P.R.; Universidad Interamerica,
San German, P.R.; Brooklyn Conservatory of Music; P.S./I.S. 223 (Gifted & Talented).
Recipient, Grant from The New York Philharmonic Music Assistance Fund and Award for
Performance Excellence, Orquesta Sinfonica de las Americas. Extensive classical and
popular music performances, including tours with five-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri.
Double Bass/Electric Bass
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
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CLAVE INSTRUCTION
IN MUSIC LISTING
A-D |
|
This listing provides you with the opportunity to continue your education
in the clave by connecting those musicians expert in salsa music and associated Afro-Latin
music and rhythms. Presently, this list is predominantly filled with musicians and
educators from New York City and Los Angeles. If you are a teaching musician (or know of
one) that would like to be included in this listing then contact Bello Music Enterprises. |
| |
| A B C
D E
F G
H I J K L
M N O
P Q
R S
T U
V
W X Y Z |
Click on the first letter
of surname on the alphabet above to jump to appropriate section of the directory |
|
-A-
Attended Queens College in New York and studied
percussion and theory with Joe Cusaties, Freddie Waitts, Charlie Persip and Ubaldo Nieto.
Extensive performing and recording appearances with Tito Puente, Charanga '76, Tony
Orlando, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, Isidro Infante, Giovanni Hidalgo,
Mongo Santamaria, and others, while leading his own Charanga band, "Los Jovenes del
Barrio."
Advanced Latin Percussion
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
|
Back to Top
Bio and contact information to follow.
Instrument
Location:
|
For appointment call:
|
Back to Top
Attended City College of New York. Product of
Harbor Performing Arts Center, having studied with Reggie Tyler, Louis Bauzo, Alex Giglio
and other Harbor instructors. Recorded with Orchestra Yambu and performed with Roberto
Borrell y su Kubata; currently performing with Caribbean dance troupes "Patakin"
and "Carambu."
Drum Set, Folkloric Percussion
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
Back to Top
Born in Puerto Rico, Louis attended Julliard
School of Music and studied in Africa, Puerto Rico and Cuba. He has been a professional
musician for over thirty years. A member of the Tito Puente Orchestra for seven years
during the 1970's, he has performed and/or recorded with Dizzy GIllespie, Machito, Mario
Bauza, Eddie Palmieri, Mongo Santamaria, Johnny Pacheco, Larry Harlow, Celia Cruz, Cachao,
Paul Simon, Manhattan Transfer, Joe Jackson, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Babatunde
Olatunji, Ladji Camara, Katherine Dunham and the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, among others.
He has extensive experience in theatre, film and television; Arthur Penn's "Night
Moves", Leon Ichaso's "Crossover Dreams", Ang Lee's "Eat, Drink, Man,
Woman", "Kojak" and "Private Eye."
Recognized as an expert in the performance of Afro-Caribbean ritual music, he is also the
founder and Director of the "Patakin" and "Carambu" folkloric dance
ensembles which performed as part of Caribbean Cultural Center's "Sacred Drums"
Festival Tour (1991).
Louis is the director of the the Latin Percussion Department as well as the Harbor Stage
Band and curator of the "Raices Project" (an archival chapter in the history of
Latin music) at the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts in New York.
Advanced Folkloric Music, Percussionist,
Arranger, Educator
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
,(212) 427-2244 ext. 572
(718) 875-5503 |
Back to Top
John Berdeguer was given his nickname
"Batanga" by Changuito (Jose Luis Quintana), the Cuban master percussionist,
because John's "hands were so thick!" John is the conguero with top charanga
band Johnny Almendra Y Los Jovenes del Barrio and a New York-based percussionist and
University of Salsa teacher through the Harbor Conservatory.
Conga
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
Back to Top
Contact information to follow.
Location:
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For appointment call:
|
Instrument
Back to Top
See Harbor Conservatory for the
Performing Arts.
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
Instrument
Back to Top
A bassist since early adolescence, Eliseo
performed with the internationally known Puerto Rican ensemble Grupo Perla del Sur (the
Dr. Pila High School Choir and Vocal Group). While continuing his studies in music he
performed with Ednita Nazario, Menudo, Wilkins and co-lead the jazz-fusion band Terranova.
After moving to Los Angeles, California in the late 80's and graduating from the Musicians
Institute, he began teaching Latin bass at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and Los
Angeles Music Academy in Pasadena, CA. A member of the international rhythm section of
Grammy nominated guitar duo Strunz & Farah, known for their dynamic live performance
style that draws upon their diverse influences (Afro-Latin, Latin folk, Middle Eastern and
jazz styles). Since 1992 they've toured the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Paris, France.
He has also worked as sideman, arranger and studio musician with the likes of Papo Lucca,
Dave Samuells, Robby "Draco" Rosa, Vikki Carr, Rubén Blades and Roberto Blades.
Electric Bass
Back to Top
Percussion
Location:
Los Angeles, CA |
For appointment call:
(213) 580-4299 or |
Back to Top
A native of Caracas, Rolando was awarded a
government scholarship to study in the United States at the Eastman School of Music,
Rochester, NY, and the Manhattan School of Music, from which he earned Bachelor of Music
and Master's Degrees. Since 1971, performances in a wide range of formats, including:
Soloist with Venezuelan Symphonic Orchestra; Caracas Radio and Television Orchestra; many
recordings in Venezuela and the United States, including Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Mario
Bauza and others; featured performances at Apollo Theater, Town Hall and Carnegie Hall;
numerous tours, including Daniel Ponce; and legitimate theater. Teaching experience at
Bronx Community College, East Harlem Music School and privately for the past several
years.
Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
Back to Top
Bio and contact information to follow.
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
Instrument
Back to Top
Master's Degree in Music, Yale University School
of Music. Bachelor in Music, Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico (Cum Laude). Extensive
teaching experience, including Conservatorio de Musica de P.R.; Universidad Interamerica,
San German, P.R.; Brooklyn Conservatory of Music; P.S./I.S. 223 (Gifted & Talented).
Recipient, Grant from The New York Philharmonic Music Assistance Fund and Award for
Performance Excellence, Orquesta Sinfonica de las Americas. Extensive classical and
popular music performances, including tours with five-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri.
Double Bass/Electric Bass
Location:
New York, NY |
For appointment call:
(212) 427-2244 |
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