playing guitar under the guidance of his father (John Peña Sr.).
By the age of 17 while residing in Puerto Rico he was sought after as a bassist which jump started his professional career.
He’s well versed in all types of music and his versatility ranges anywhere from rock, jazz, r&b, blues,latin, gospel and everything in between.
He’s performed and or recorded with artists such as:
the late Celia Cruz(Queen of Salsa),
Carlos Santana,Julio Iglesias,Justo Almario,
Sergio Mendez,Tania Maria,Natalie Cole,
The Crusaders,Herb Alpert,
Chaka Khan,Take 6,the late Jerry Garcia,
Chick Correa,Steve Vai,Diana Ross,Tolu,
Aretha Franklin,Ricky Martin,Barry Manilow,
Larry Carlton,Michael McDonald,Joe Sample,
Jeff Koz,Arturo Sandoval,Los Lobotomys,
Dionne Warwick,Katherine McPhee(American Idol),
Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship), John Cafferty,
Glen Hughes (Deep Purple),Don Felder (Eagles),
Alex Acuña & the Unkowns,
Oscar Castro-Neves, Ivan Lins, David Garfield & the Cats,
the late Michael Brecker,David Sanborn,Patti LaBelle,Vesta,
Anne Nesby,Patti Austin,Kenny G,Tommy Walker,
Andrae Crouch,Yolanda Adams,Walter Hawkins and many more.
His TV and Movie Credits as a Musician,Composer,
Programmer,and or Arranger include:
Rush Hour 3,Along Came Polly,Rush Hour,Men in Black2,Proof of Life,
Mo Money,AMillion to Juan,Maximum Risk,
Bringing Down the House,Original Sin,
Access Hollywood,ET,Friends,Roundhouse,Oprah,
Tyra Banks Show,Jerry Springer, Desperate HouseWives,
and "What's Eating You" to name a few.
Latin Grammy nomination for best latin jazz interpretation
“El Bongo de Vangogh†Band-(Tolu).
Nominated for Cable Ace awards 3 years running in collaboration for best music, dance and variety for the Hit show (Roundhouse). The award was won in 93.
Played on the Grammy winning record "Discovery" with artist Larry Carlton.
JP has been writing, arranging,programming,engineering and producing in association with Csm in the areas of Pop, Dance, R&B, Jazz and Rock.
For samples go to: Csmwordsandmusic
He also is doing the same work in the Gospel and Latin Gospel arena.
John is working with Ultimate Source Music
(Music for Tv and Film): UltimateSourceMusic.Com
He is also working with M.G.P. Entertainment
(Future development for Tv and Film)
John is involved with WorldVentures Business
(If you like to travel and save money or make money part time or full time while you travel, Click it,Bookit,&Save)@: JohnsTravel.WorldVentures.biz