Master's Classes
The Weekend of Jazz is proud to announce members of Tito Puente Jr.'s Orchestra as leaders of the 2010 Master Classes
Join
Daniel Peña (Congo)
Gamalier Reyes (Bongo)
at 12:30pm in BHS Room 1003 for Latin Percussion
And Join:
Marlow Rosado (Piano)
Luis Rodriguez (Bass)
at 2:30pm in BHS Room 1003 for Latin Rhythm
These classes are free and open to the public as part of the WOJ's theme "Where the Future of Jazz meets the Legends of Jazz."
Musician Bios:
Marlow Rosado
A native of Puerto Rico, Rosado has successfully written, played and produced hits in a variety of musical styles for some of the most renowned artists in Latin music and been nominated for multiple Grammy awards. Marlow Rosado has a bachelor’s degree in music education and has taught at the elementary as well as at the college level. Presently Marlow Rosado is working on the second production of his chart topping band "La Riquena"
Daniel Pena.
A native of Santo Domingo, Daniel Pena is one of the most knowledgeable salsa percussionists in Miami. He has been endorsed by Remo percussion for the past 3 years and is requested by most Latin producers in the city of Miami for his high energy and hard hands. You can find Daniel Pena on the newest Tito Puente, Jr. album as well as many others. He is currently in the studio with Gamalier Reyes working on what promises to be an intense Latin percussion project.
Gamalier Reyes.
Born in Puerto Rico, Gamalier has been involved in the world of salsa since a very young age. Not only is he a superb and cutting edge percussionist, but is also a singer. It is not uncommon to see Gamalier appear on albums as both percussionist as well as singer as is the case on Tito Puente, Jr.’s newest production. Currently he is working alongside Daniel Pena on their first full album which is a strong rhythmic and extremely complex percussion production.
Luis Rodriguez.
Born and raised in New York City, Luis is one of the most sought after bass players in Miami both live and in studio. Luis is proficient in all Latin rhythms as well as American styles. He was brought in as the lead bass player for the popular Latin band “Sonora Carruseles” and now is also Tito Puente, Jr.’s bass player of choice.
