Manny Cepeda - Puerto Rican Composer/Arranger/Lyricist Latin Jazz/Salsa
Watch Manny Cepeda's Salsa Band Performing his latest Original called "El Mero Mero"
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- About Me:
- Manny Cepeda's Bio.
Manny has been performing since the age of 7, first as the "Timbales Player" in the highly acclaimed variety TV "Show de Vigoreaux" in San Juan, Puerto Rico's Channel 4, and then with other famous bands such as "Babo Jimenez, Ricardo Ray, Willie Colon and others.
Manny has performed at festivals and for dignitaries throughout South America, Africa, and Europe. His passion and love for music was developed as a young boy and is rooted in a rich family history of musical professionals from the famous “Cepeda” family.
His musical experience of over 50 years makes him a fountain of knowledge in the Latin Music genre. He has a Bachelor in Music Education from Illinois State University and A Masters of Arts Music from the Ellington University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He was the leader of the famous Navy Steel Band and the world traveled U.S. Navy Show Band, he toured the entire continent of South America and West and South Africa, Caribbean and Europe doing 7 world tours and performing 164 concerts and festivals within each 7 year period.
As a professional musician he has performed on stage with famous bands such as “Babo Jimenez, Ricardo Ray, Willie Colon and opened for headliners such as; Tito Puente, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Vega, and Arturo Sandoval.
His knowledge and expertise brings the art of Latin music to life. His unique music style enriches your life culturally as well as socially with lives and sequenced music resulting in an amazing blend of technology and live performance unequalled in the entire West Coast.
- Website:
- http://www.mannycepeda.com
- What Instrument(s) Do You Play?
- I'm a percussionist by trade. I have degree in performance "percussion" from Illinois State University with concentration on Timpani (Classical), and I also perform all the Latin Percussion instruments. My main Latin drum is the Timbales. I also play piano, bass and trombone. I can do gigs one each of these instruments.
- Biggest Musical Influences & Favorite Musicians/Bands:
- My biggest influences have been Tito Puente Sr., Carl Jader (Vibes), and Eddie Palmieri (piano). My favorite bands are Tito Puente, Carl Jader, Eddie Palmieri, Larry Harlow, Willie Colon, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, My uncle Rafael Cepeda, and on the American side bands such as Spyra Gyra, Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears. Can you tell I like brass!!!
- How Did You Hear About the New York City Jazz Network?
- Through one of my friends at my space, Dan Sieviec.
- Favorite Jazz Clubs:
- The Blue Note in New York City. Copacabana in LA, and Anthology in San Diego, CA.
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Many thanks for your very kind comment left in my page about my newest Jazz-fresh tune:
"SUNDAY MORNING".
It makes me happy that you like this tune too :)
Have a great week
My best
Alexis
Many thanks for the note.
"SUNDAY MORNING" is automatically played in my SoundClick player . (It works now ... let me know if not... ) .
Have a great week
All the best
Alexis
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Many thanks for your kind words about my newest
Jazz-Fresh tune "KALEIDOSCOPE".
I am happy that you liked this tune :)
I have very much enjoyed your Brazilian Moods too :)
Have a great Sunday,
All the best to you,
Alexis
Just to send you a special hug, and I promisse send news to you soon!
Much love,
May
I wish you all the best
Luiz
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