HOT NIGHT OF SALSA with Carlos Jimenez & Orchestra- 7.00
Carlos Jimenez - Flutist, Composer, Arranger, and Producer of Arriving
Carlos Jimenez, a Yonkers, New York Native Latin Jazz flautist, composer, arranger, and producer. Jimenez started on trumpet at age 4, then he switch to flute at age 10. Jimenez' first music teacher was Mr. Pablo Leon at the Francisco Zayas Santana’s High School in Villalba, Puerto Rico. After arriving to NY in 1995, Jimenez studied flute with; Mario Rivera, Bobby Porcelli, Dave Valentin, Vinny Rikitelli, and Dave Fenucane at the Westchester Conservatory of Music. Jimenez then studied piano with the great; Hilton Ruiz, Sonny Bravo, Mike Longo, and Barry Harris. Jimenez recorded his debut album in 2005. That recording was titled, “Arriving” and it featured his teacher & one of the best pianist in the world Mr. Hilton Ruiz. It also featured two of his flute mentors; Dave Valentin & Bobby Porcelli. Jimenez recorded his second CD in 2006 which was tittled,”El Flautista” and it featured Bobby Porcelli again with second flute. The CD release party was held at the Westchester Arts Council on October 14 & it was in memory of Mr. Hilton Ruiz. Jimenez is currently performing & studying with Salsa Legendary pianist, Gilberto "Pulpo" Colon Jr.
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