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Sounds of Santana

This is an 8-piece ensemble specializing in the music of Carlos Santana
Eddie Diaz - Congas hails from Spanish Harlem in New York. He began playing the congas in 1974. In the early 1990s he migrated to Northern California where he quickly established himself as one of the most sought after congueros in the area. He is now a Sacramento resident and has amassed an incredible musical resume including performances with TONY ORLANDO, CHARRO, YOMO TORO, BOBBY RODRIGUEZ Y LA COMPANIA, LATIN CREATION, CARLOS SANTANA, AZABACHE, CONQUISTA MUSICAL and the ALIVN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER COMPANY. He is also currently a member of the legendary Chicano group MALO.
David English- Lead and Background Vocalist is one of Sacramento's most talented young local recording artists and songwriters. He is currently working on his debut CD and has been a lead male vocalist for several local bands such as Undivided and The Midnight Players, opening for acts such as Tierra. His contemporary sound adds a modern twist to Old School R&B favorites, and a flair to the hits of today.
Joe Garcia - Management grew up listening to Latin music that played from a Mexican club behind his home. At familia gatherings his dad and uncles would sing and play guitar to old Mexican songs. The love of Latin music especially the introduction of "Santana" inspired Joe to master the art of the Conga. Joe has performed with many local bands at many venues all over California and Nevada.
Brandi Jauregui - Lead and Background Vocals is a relative newcomer to the Sacramento music scene. Although she has been singing since as early as she can remember, she started her professional career as a vocalist in 2002 and has been featured as a lead female vocalist in several Sacramento R&B bands; opening for such acts as Malo, Tierra, and War. Her powerful, brassy voice adds soulful components to Latin and R&B standards and will be sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences everywhere.
Rick Kraft - Lead Guitar and Vocals was first inspired to play guitar in 1978 at the age of 10 when he heard Carlos Santana's "Open Invitation". He picked up his first guitar at age 15 and has been dazzling audiences ever since. A recent transplant from Hollywood, California, Rick has performed in successful original and cover bands that have opened for such legendary rock & roll acts such as Pat Benatar, Kansas, Eddie Money, and Joe Walsh. Since moving from Southern California, Rick has performed with several local acts, adding a "kick" to R&B classics. His musical influences are Carlos Santana, Joe Walsh, and Doug Aldrich (guitarist for Whitesnake, and his former teacher).
Jose "Carlos" Marin - Timables was born and raised in Sacramento California. A self-taught drummer/timbale musician began playing at age 15 in his father's Norteno band. Carlos performed with numerous local bands throughout the city. Most recently, with a local Latin band who in 2000 and 2002 toured in Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the island Diego Garcia. Carlos' musical Influences are Santana, El Chicano, Poncho Sanchez, Tower of Power, and old school music.
Raul Mejia Jr.- Sound Engineer was born in Sacramento and has been around music since he was five years old. He grew up listening to mostly old school and funk music, and began his career as a local DJ for private parties and clubs. His father, a local guitarist for the Midnight Players, exposed him to live music and he quickly became interested in the sound engineering aspect. At twenty one he was given his first chance at mixing by the Midnight Players and has since racked up an impressive resume, assisting in engineering sound for legendary bands such as WAR, MALO and TIERRA.
Stuart Moore - Keyboards was born and raised just outside London in the UK. He started to play keyboards as a teenager and was completely self taught. His desire to play was inspired by modern jazz pianists such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Jeff Lorber.

After graduating college in 2003 with a music degree he started playing in one of England's top show bands and toured the UK and played on cruise ships. While playing on a cruise ship he met is wife to be, Kim, which bought him to northern California in early 2006. Since arriving here he has toured through various states with up and coming singer/songwriter Daniel Ryan and currently also plays with top 40 covers band Essex.
Clint Ransom - Bass Guitar is an experienced bass and electric guitarist who learned from such greats as Bobby Lyle, Jack McDuff, and Verdine White of EWF. While attending the Center of Performing Arts, St. Paul, Minnesota as an 11-year old music major, Clint has performed with Prince, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Alexander O'Neil. He arrived in Sacramento, California in the early 80s. Since residing in Sacramento, he has performed in bands that perform opening acts for artists such as Jeff Lorber, Roger Smith, Robert Brookins, and the Braxton Brothers, Earth, Wind and Fire and Ollie Woodson, formerly of the Temptations.
Delano "Dee" Sanders - Drummer is based in Northern California. His musical roots are drawn from Gospel, Funk, Jazz, and R&B styles. Delano has performed with musical groups and trios throughout the United States and abroad. Dee feels he's like a "chameleon"…able to blend into any musical environment.
Danny Sandoval - Saxophone was born and raised in the greater San Francisco bay area and has been playing the saxophone since the age of eight. He has had the honor of studying life and music with, Fernando Flores, Tony Archimedes, Frank Sumares, and Mel Martin. He started playing with Mexican Bands at the age of sixteen, playing all over the Bay Area, and Central Valley. By seventeen, he was playing up to 5 nights a week, and was chosen to play for the Monterey Jazz Festival All Star Big Band. He toured Japan for one month, and came back to play at the Monterey Jazz Festival in Sept. 1990 with Dizzy Gillespie. His energy, charisma, and world-class musicianship have made him one of the most sought-after saxophonists in the Sacramento area.
Hawk and Garcia - Rappers are a dynamic duo based in Northern California. In 2005, they realeased their self-titled debut CD. They have performed with local recording artists such as June Bug Slim. They're both masters at the art of lyrical flow and help fuse hip hop vibes into the Solsa sound.
 
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