Carlos Jimenez's Friends

View All

Carlos Jimenez's Page

Gifts Received

Carlos Jimenez has not received any gifts yet

Give Carlos Jimenez a Gift

Latest Activity

Profile Information

MUSIC GENRE(s): What music style(s) do you perform and/or are you in to?

Contemporary Jazz, Latin Jazz, Salsa, Mambo, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Cool Jazz, Bebop..

CONTRIBUTION TO LIVE MUSIC: (what's your game?): Are you a performer, act, enthusiast (fan), promoter, venue, publisher, photographer, what service, etc?

Performer, Flutist, Composer & Producer

BIOGRAPHY:

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 New York in 1995, Jimenez studied flute with; Mitch Frohman, 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., When Jimenez met, pianist composer, arranger, conductor, and once Dizzy Gilespie's musical director, Mr. Mike Longo, his piano teacher, was when Mr. Jimenez' theory and musical ideas expanded. Hilton Ruiz has performed with Jimenez and Jimenez with Hilton's Latin Jazz All Stars. January 25, 2005 Jimenez debuted his first Latin Jazz production with Legendary Afro-Cuban pianist, Hilton Ruiz.. The CD was titled, "Arriving" under Jimenez' own label CJMartinete Music Co. His composition titled, Tunnel of Flowers was featured in a romantic Valentine Day compilation titled, “Vivid Chocolates.” October 14 2006 Jimenez released "El Flautista" his second Latin Jazz Production with his mentor, teacher, friend & Master Saxophonist Bobby Porcelli. Also featuring bassest, Gregg August; pianist, David Braham; trumpeter, John Walsh & Swifted timbalero also Jimenez' brother, Guillermo Jimenez. Carlos Jimenez has also recorded with Legendary flutist and Grammy Award Winner Mr. Dave Valentin. On June 1st 2008 Jimenez came out with his new release titled Thoughts. Now he is triying to open new doors and showing his other versatilities by creating 11 original compositions with extrodinary results.This third CD titled, “THOUGHTS (Pensamientos) is a wonderful production featuring greats like; Ruben Rodriguez on bass and Vince Cherico on drums. Jimenez along with vibist, Jay Hoggard, Ruben Rodriguez, Dean Vazquez & Vince Cherico will also be featured on Going Back To N.O.L.A a wonderful tribute to the Legendary pianist Hilton Ruiz produced by Aidita Ruiz/HRM Records.

WEBSITE:

http://www.carlosjimenez.net

CLASSIFIEDS: I am in search of,, (or) I have available ,, (equipment, musicians, services, etc)

I am available for all types of Musical events..

Carlos Jimenez's Photos

Loading…

Comment Wall (4 comments)

You need to be a member of Pittsburgh Live Music to add comments!

Join this Ning Network

At 1:49pm on August 14, 2008, Bob Breen said…: We have something in common Carlos-Diz Gillispie. My drum teacher Pittsburgher Joe Harris played for Diz (and many others) and you were influenced and studied with a Diz alum. Small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it !!! Nice making contact...I love Latin Jazz.

At 1:24pm on August 14, 2008, Donna Bailey said…: Hi Carlos,
You have an impressive bio. I hope to meet you and hear you play. I'll let you know when I am in New York....come visit us in Pittsburgh.
Donna

At 1:12pm on August 14, 2008, Eugene Woody Smith said…: Carlos welcome,although i don`t know you but i am a friend to all musicians.

At 12:47pm on August 14, 2008, Dave Yoho said…: Hi Carlos & welcome! It's great to have you & your impressive resume aboard the PLM network. Explore the features and have fun & invite your friends. Take care, Dave Yoho