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Sounds of Santana

This is an 8-piece ensemble specializing in the music of
Carlos Santana
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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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