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Rene Toledo

Guitarist Producer Rene Toledo

About Me

With his unique style of afro cuban-jazz and brazillian funk grooves....Rene Toledo has carved a niche into the jazz and pop world creating a sound that has been sought after by many top artists from the recording industry. He has lent his skills as a producer and writer to Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, Chayanne, Carlos Ponce, Malu, Maria Bestard, Jose L Rodriguez, Maricela Verena, Jose Jose, Manuel Mijares, Amaury Gutierres, among many others.......... As session player Rene has contributed guitar on recordings with Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Shakira, Santana, Ricky Martin, Julio Iglesias, Chistina Aguilera, Christina Milian, Chayanne, Jane Monheit, Vanessa Williams, Mark Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias,Jose Luis Rodriguez. Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Dave Weckl, John Patitucci, Steve Gadd, Afro-Cuba, Emilio Estefan, Phil Ramone, Arif Mardin, Dave Grusin, Larry Rosen, Phil Ramone, Desmond Child, Cory Rooney, Rodney Jerkins, Jorge Calandrelli, Ruddy Perez, Dan Shea, Humberto Gatica, Mark Portman ......the list goes on............ As a Recording Artist Toledo has been on top of the smooth jazz radio charts with his solo albums “Mestizo,” Sony “The Dreamer” GRP and “Guitar Fire,” GRP “................and has toured the world live as music director and musician with international superstars such as Gloria Estefan, Arturo Sandoval, and Jose Luis Rodriguez. ......................... .. make
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Member Since: 10/10/2006
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Joe Pass, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Jim Hall, John Abercrombie, John Scofield, John Coltrane, Herbie Handcock, Keith Jarret, Jerry Bergonzi, Jimi Page, Miles, John McLaughlin, Antonio Carlos Jobin, Jimmy Ranney, Kenny Burrell, Michael Landau, Seal, Santana..etc....
Record Label: Sony,GRP
Type of Label: Major