Artist description Guitar player for Marc Anthony: 5 Grammy Winner! Son Mundano means world music. We are all of the same clay, same earth, and one heart. This is a collection of world music exploring the expressive capabilities of Nelson Gonzalez and his Cuban Tres guitar, featuring the soulful singing of Danny Rivera. The songs range from the light hearted to heavily rhythmical to deeply intimate. Best described as Latin Jazz, this album vibrates from Nelson’s own heart, while paying respect to the musical-spiritual friendship of Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Music Style Latin Jazz

Musical Influences Cachao, Tipica 73, Los Kimbos, Fania All-Stars, Eddie Palmieri, Jon Secada, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Jimmy Bosch

Similar Artists Cachao, Tipica 73, Los Kimbos, Fania All-Stars, Eddie Palmieri, Jon Secada, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Jimmy Bosch, Christina Aguilera, Paul Simon, Conga Kings, Danny Rivera

Artist History Nelson is best known for his Tres solo in “Hasta Ayer” in Marc Anthony’s acclaimed 1999 Home Box Office concert. The five-time grammy award winning tresero has recorded with the brightest stars in Latin music, including Paul Simon, Gloria Estefan, Israel Lopez “Cachao”, Christina Aguilera, Jon Secada, Eddie Palmieri, Azuquita, Papo Lucca, Carlos “Patato” Valdez, and Jimmy Bosch, and was featured in Tito Puente’s final Grammy winning recording, “Masterpiece.” Nelson has also been a featured guest artist with La India, Cachao, and Danny Rivera, and was an integral performer in Paul Simon’s Broadway Musical “The Capeman” featuring Marc Anthony. An important member of the bands Tipica 73 and Fania All-Stars, Nelson has been a long time friend and touring musician for Marc Anthony.

Group Members Tres: Nelson Gonzalez Piano: Papo Luca, Eduardo Reyes Keyboard: Martin Nieves Guitar: Juan Sorroche Quatro: Neftali Ortiz Harp: Elisa Torres Bass: Wilfredo “Freddy” Rivera, Pedro Perez Flute: Jose “Cheguito” Encarnacion Trompet: Vincente Castillo “Cusi” Trombones: Jorge Diaz Congas: Giovanni Hidalgo, Sammy Garcia, Hector Melendez “La Mata” Bongo and Timbales: Orestes Villato Drums: Jose V, Jimenez “Pepe” Background singers: Yayo “El Indio”, Jean Perez, Claudia Heredia, Vilma Morales Lead Vocals: Danny Rivera, Laura Reyes, Nelson Gonzalez “Papasito”, Joseph “Kike” Gonzalez, Azuquita.

Instruments Tres, Piano, Guitar, Cuatro, Harp, Bass, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Congas, Bongos, Drums

Albums Son Mundano, 1997

Press Reviews "Nelson Gonzalez is truly the world ambassador for the cuban Tres guitar." Israel "Cachao" Lopez, In his video Como su ritmo no hey dos."Nelson is a great Tres player." Gloria Estefan"It is an honor to hear him play." Marc Anthony

Location New York, New York - USA

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