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    Timbalero was formed by Richard Martinez in 2003. Richard has been playing music since the late 60's, and has played with some well known musicans in the bay area, such as: Pete Escovedo; the late great piano player Carlos Federico; The Juan Escovedo Band, the late Rico Reyes (formely with Carlos Santana), and has recorded with recording artist: The Kool Katz band; Mario Flores Latin Jazz Group; Cuba's great precussionist Carlos Cato; and piano player Gustavo Ramierz, just to name a few artists.

At the local level Richard Martinez, known as "Timbalero" has played at the 2003 SALSA FESTIVAL at the John Thurmand field, that featured comedian GEORGE LOPEZ, the 2003 Hispanic Chamber of commerce 16th of September festival, and the 2004 International Festival, Along with doing the local performances in Modesto, Club Max, Fat Cat lounge, Seasons and also working at Peta's in Stockton (the waterfront), Pete Escovedo's Latin & Jazz Club in San Jose and other Bay Area event's. Timbalero is based in the Modesto area.
Timbalero musicans are:
Richard Martinez: Timbales and leader
Alberto Torres: Congas
Ernesto Grijalva: Bongos
Cris Matos: Vocals
Carlos Ortega: Vocals
Rolf Johnson: Trumpet
Frank Bailey: Trumpet
George Sagun: Trombone
Joseph Ramirez: Bass
Robert Garay: Piano
Also working with Timbalero Jeff Lewis(trumpet), Augie Dones Rosario (vocal).

With these fine and talented Musicians this makes TIMBALERO one of the Hottest Salsa Orquesta in California

For booking click here: or call: Ole' Productions (209) 524-4758.
www.orquestatimbalero.com
Que Viva La Musica!

See other Bios:
Alberto Torres   Richard Martinez   Ernesto Grijalva   Carlos Ortega   Jeff Lewis  

 
 

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