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I am a bass player, composer, educator, and writer from the San Francisco Bay Area with a passionate interest in Latin Jazz. I was first introduced to the music of Cuba and Brazil during my undergrad music studies at San Jose State University, and there was no turning back. Since then, I've focused my bass playing on a combination of Latin greats such as Israel “Cachao” Lopez and Jazz players like John Patitucci. My composition follows in the footsteps of Latin Jazz legends such as Tito Puente and Chucho Valdes. Academic studies have led me to Wesleyan University where I earned a Master's Degree in Ethnomusicology with a focus on Cuban popular music. I've had the priviledge to play with great musicians such as Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, Karl Pereza, Mark Levine, and more. I am the Music Director at Sir Francis Drake High School, where I run, among other things, a Latin Jazz Big Band. I regularly update a blog entitled The Latin Jazz Corner. In fact, I'm not sure if there is a moment during the day when I'm not hearing clave in my head.

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    2sweetnsaxy
    2sweetnsaxy said:

    You have an excellent blog! It is my introduction to Latin Jazz and I'm looking forward to going back again and again as I learn more. I've also started a Jazz group and am inviting you to take a look and hope you will join.

    December 21st 2007 - Shout-to-Shout

    Magdalena
    Magdalena said:

    hi chip.. I just sow your blog.. from another place :)) like it, I told you there... take care :)

    November 20th 2007 - Shout-to-Shout

    adavait
    adavait said:

    good of you to visit my blog .thanx a lot.

    November 19th 2007 - Shout-to-Shout

    lotusflower
    lotusflower said:

    Thanks for your visits. I will make it a point to also stop by your blog. Cheers!

    November 17th 2007 - Shout-to-Shout

    lotusflower
    lotusflower said:

    Hi, thanks for stopping by. I love blogging bcuz I learn new things everyday. You are one learned musician what with a Master's Degree in Ethnomusicology with a focus on Cuban popular music:-) BTW, I used to love Tito Puente during my younger days. Cheers!

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