Music Style Latin/Flamenco Jazz

Musical Influences Carlos Santana, Al DiMeola, George Benson, Andre Segovia, Paco de Lucia

Similar Artists The Rippingtons, Spyro Gyra, Dave Koz

Artist History Juan Manuel has been sharing his music for over 20 years. He recorded this solo debut all-original jazz music with the support of the previously named studio musicians. Most Juan Manuel performances are solo. Occassionally, Juan performs with the studio musicians on band gigs. Juan Manuel has released 6 CDs to date. Four of the six CDs are all-original Latin Jazz.

Group Members Juan Manuel (Acoustic Guitar) and Studio Musicians: David Caceres (Sax), Anthony Sapp & Rankin Peters (Bass),Chris Howland (Drums & Percussion), Marcus Dawson& Buzz Smith (Piano), Sal Gonzalez (Trombone), andJohn Staehely (Electric Guitar).

Instruments acoustic and electric guitar, sax, bass, drums & percussion, piano, trombone

Albums Inspired by Angels (2001), Live from Montreux (2001), Reunion 2000 (2000), Liberation (1999), Discover the Americas (1998)

Press Reviews AllAboutJazz.com - Oct 1999:http://www.AllAboutJazz.com/reviews/r1099_101.htm; L.A. Review - February 2001

Location Houston, Texas - USA

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