Carlos Jimenez
Thoughts
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This is a pleasant collection to anyone who loves contemporary smooth jazz. Featuring; Ruben Rodriguez, bass; Vince Cherico,drums; Fidel Cuellar, piano.
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CARLOS JIMENEZ- JAZZ FLUTIST: 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.
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Thoughts
author: KimberlyI really like it. It is relaxing and I like the names of the songs. I love the flute and I am going to learn to play. Thanks. KIM
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author: John BrutonAwesome and inspiring. I hope to see you performing at the Yonker's Riverfest on September 13th, 2008 Call me for info 914 963-3452-John
Jazz flautist Carlos Jimenez from Yonkers New York produces his latest musical p
author: Edward Blanco on E Jazz NewsJazz flautist Carlos Jimenez from Yonkers New York produces his latest musical project with his new “Thoughts” CD comprised of eleven new and original compositions firmly grounded in the smooth jazz tradition and containing strong elements of Latin Jazz, a genre with which Jimenez is closely associated. Sounding a bit like flautist Dave Valentin, Jimenez displays his ample chops on the flute leading a quartet which includes bassist Ruben Rodriguez, drummer Vince Cherico and Fidel Cuellar on the piano. The album opens up with a couple of smooth jazz tunes in “Carlitos My Son” and “Bluedo” featuring Cuellar on the keyboards as Jimenez makes the flute sing to high pitched notes. On “Storm of Love” the music begins with the sounds of falling rain leading to a Rodriguez bass solo picked up by the flautist on a tender run of his own in one of the down tempo numbers here. Jimenez’s Latin jazz pedigree comes shining through on such cuts as “No Te Apures (Don’t Worry),” “For You & Me,” and the title piece, “Thoughts” while “Look At The Sky” is a hard-driving groove showcasing the drumming prowess of Cherico in a decidedly percussive slant. Other nice highlights include “Swift,” the burner “Life is Great” and the light jazz finale of “Yours For Sure.” A natural blend of light smooth jazz and Latin jazz rhythms is sure to propel Carlos Jimenez’s “Thoughts” to the top of the smooth jazz charts in time. Jimenez proves once again that he is a force to be reckoned with in today’s jazz world and this recording pronounces this fact. June 24 2008- Edward Blanco- E Jazz News
Carlos Jimenez critique by Taxi on Yours For Sure.
author: Taxi-The song style is Smooth, Contemporary Jazz. It is a well written structure & good sectional contrast. Theme, flute motif is buoyant and well defined before you embark on the solo. Sound quality is well-recorded, clear, well define recording , natural sound.. the tone of the flute, some phrasing reminds me of Hubert Laws... R&B infused playing stands out. Good job on this arrangement, Carlos..well thought out chart, chord changes over the groove, the live playing, interplay between the instruments, is refreshing and it sounds as if you're all comfortable in this style. Live experiences, years of gigs are a plus. Judging from the popularity of these kinds of station, this is perhaps more accessible, commercial, than trad jazz. Sadly, Kenny G sells more than John Coltrane... good job on this piece.. Ratings: 9 of 10 on Arrangement Taxi- June 12 2008