I didnt know about this band until Peggy posted a few items tonight. So, I thought Id share what I learned about them. This is from their album notes: About my Dad. Born in Havana Cuba Carlos Solis arrived in Miami with his family in 1961at the age of 6 fleeing the Communist regime , he grew up in the Little Havana area became a member of the local street gang and attended five different schools. Things changed for him thru music he got away from the neighborhood gangs and started writing playing and composing . He recording at the Music Factory and Dukoff recording Studio in Miami also appeared on several local TV Shows. In 1977 he married and decided to put down the guitar go to work and try to start his own business. They wound up owning several successful business. In 2007 my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer they sold their business and my Dad stayed with her 24 / 7 they Purchased an RV and did some traveling to keep her in good spirits as she was going thru surgery, Chemo and radiation treatments. This gave my Dad time to start writing again and reunited with some old friends most Grammy and Emmy winners. The main song on the new CD he wrote for her is called Youre Not Alone featuring Charlie DeChant from Hall and Oates on Sax. Joining my Dad is Co-Producer and 26 time Grammy Award Certificate Winner Percussionist / Drummer Richard Bravo , Bass Player Grammy Award Certificate Winner Producer and arranger Jerry Bravo. This group of 9 talented musicians have played and recorded with the great Herbbie Hancock, Barry Gibbs, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Arturo Sandoval , Shakira, Nestor Torres, and many others. they came together to help my Dad and be part of this inspiring CD for my Mom. A Fusion of Jazz , Big Band, Swing, BossaNova , Latin Jazz, R&B, Beach Shag.
Posted on: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:55:46 +0000
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