Victor Rendon - drummer/percussionist/arranger/composer
Drummer/percussionist/educator/composer/arranger, Victor Rendón, of Mexican-American descent, is a sought after New York City musician who has released two CD's as co-leader of The Latin Jazz Orchestra and has worked with Mongo Santamaria, Chico O'Farrill, Carlos 'Patato' Valdés, Ray Santos, Grupo Caribe, The Latin Jazz Coalition, The 'New' Xavier Cugat Orchestra, Los Más Valientes, Grupo Latin Vibe, Rudy Calzado's Cubarama, Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz, and many others. He currently performs with the much acclaimed salsa group, Grupo Latin Vibe as well as his own group, Blue Mambo.
Victor is also author of The Art of Playing Timbales published by Music in Motion Films and currently teaches at Lehman College in the Bronx, where he co-leads the Latin Jazz Ensemble with his long-time colleague, Armando Rodriguez.
VICTOR RENDÓN: FIESTA PERCUSIVA
A Percussive Feast for the Mind, Soul, and Feet
FIESTA PERCUSIVA is a celebration of percussion in a variety of styles from the Caribbean and South America. Led and produced by drummer/percussionist, Victor Rendón, the percussive pieces explore the cultures of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and other Latino influences.
Tracks:
1. Mozambique: Features Tito "Anibal" Rivera on congas & Victor Rendón on timbales to a solid Mozambique reminiscent of the 60's and 70's.
2. Bomba en Nueva York: An original composition by Tito "Anibal" Rivera featuring Louis Bauzo on the barriles - primo & buleador
4. Juego de Quijadas: An original haunting percussive piece by Victor featuring eight "quijadas de burro" (donkey jawbones), vibraslap, temple blocks, and wooden agogo.
5. Fiesta Percusiva: An original quasi classical-Afro Cuban percussion piece featuring timbales, drumset, timpani, vibes, gong, tambourine, etc.
6. Soy Chicano: A multicultural poetic reading by Pazcual Villalonga set to a bluesy cha cha chá with percussion solos.
7. Funky Cumbia: Memo Acevedo and Pablo Mayor from Colombia join the group in this piece for an authentic cumbia with a twist of funk.
8. Batá: Orú Seco para Elegua, Ogún, Ochosi: Homage to the first three orishas of the oru played by Roman Diaz, Diego Lopez, & Victor.
9. La Llorona: A traditional "vals" played with three marimbas, guitar, bass, and drumset in the style of Chiapas, Mexico.
10. In The Pocket: A guaguanco backing up the poetic voice of Pazcual Villaronga.
11. Por La Mañana: This piece features three marimbas, vibes, congas, bongos, and timbales.
12. Palmadas Para Aztlán: A percussive piece comprising of various handclap rhythms and one tumbadora.
PERCUSSIONISTS
Anibal "Tito" Rivera
Victor Rendón
Louis Bauzo
Tom Mattioli
Allan Molnar
Yumi Suehiro
Yasuyo Kimura
Henry Brun
Roman Díaz
Diego Lopez
Guillermo "Memo" Acevedo
Ruben Rosa
OTHER INSTRUMENTALISTS:
William Paul Rodríguez: piano, coro
Carlos Velazquez: bass
Andrea Brachfeld: flute
Ariel de la Portilla: Bass
John Díaz: coro
Awilda Santiago: coro
Pazcual Villaronga: voz
Joe Manozzi: keyboard
Charles Alletto: guitar
Al Acosta: clarinet
Pablo Mayor: vocal sounds, piano, organ
Mario Rodríguez: bass
