Member Since: 12/5/2007
Band Website: www.cheveredechicago.com"cheveredechicago.com
Band Members:
Alejo Poveda - Drums, percussion & leader
Founder and leader of the band, Alejo is from Costa Rica. He toured
extensively in South and Central America before moving to Chicago in
the 1970s. He founded Chévere as a percussion ensemble in 1977.Howard Levy - Piano, harmonica, mandolin & music director
Howard joined Chévere in 1979. He is most well known for his work
with Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Kenny Loggins, Paquito
D'Rivera, Trio Globo, etc. Howard, a Grammy Award Winner and 2-
time Nominee, has had a life long passion for Afro-Cuban and
Brazilian music.Ruben Alvarez - Timbales, percussion, drums & vocal
In addition to his electrifying playing, Ruben is also a noted Latin
Music educator who has traveled to Cuba many times to deepen his
knowledge of Afro-Cuban music and culture. He currently has a band
with Chuchito Valdes, son of the great Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes.
He is also a bandleader and has toured with many top artists.Chris "Chicago Hambone" Cameron Hammond B-3 Organ, Fender Rhodes, Moog & keyboards
Chris, one of Chicago's leading studio keyboard players, brings his
mastery of the electric keyboards, great sense of humor, and a
dynamic, bluesy solo style to the mix of Chévere. Chris also produces
and records with Sonia Dada.Ernie Denov - Guitar
Ernie composes some of Chévere's best loved tunes. He has been
one of Chicago's top guitarists for many years, performing with many
Chicago groups and leading his own bands as well. Currently, Ernie is
also a member Lt. Dan Band, along with Gary Sinise and Kimo
Williams.Steve Eisen - Saxes, flute, & percussion
Steve, an original member of Chévere, is one of the leading sax
players in the midwest. For years he has played and recorded with many of the music industry's top artists including Aretha Franklin, Johnny Winter, Dr. John and Al Kooper.Eric Hochberg - Bass & vocal
One of Chicago's most in demand musicians, Eric has toured
internationally with the Lyle Mays Quartet, the Terry Callier Group,
Ken Nordine's Word Jazz, the Kurt Elling Quartet, and the Paul
Wertico Trio, among others. He is also a bandleader, producer,
singer, trumpeter, and composer.Joe Rendon
Congas, percussion & vocal
The leading congero in Chicago, Joe brings his deep knowledge of
traditional Afro-Cuban percussion and chants as well as his virtuosity
and ability to adapt the congas to any style of music. Joe has
performed with Paquito D'Rivera, Andy Montanez, Irakere, and many
other Latin artists.Mark Ohlsen - Trumpet & flugelhorn
In addtion to his charismatic lead trumpet playing, Mark is also a
skilled recording engineer and arranger. A veteran of The Buddy Rich Band and many other jazz big bands, he also has played the Blues and Funk circuit, touring with Big
Twist and The Mellow Fellows, The Chicago Catz, and others.Thanks to all of the musicians who have performed with Chévere as members
or subs over the last 30 years
Geraldo de Oliveira, Tim Tobias, Rusty Taylor, Paul Merar, Steve Million, Jon Weber,
Larry Kohut, Pat Mallinger, Art Davis, John Moulder, Larry Grey, Chris Siebold,
Jose Gregorio, Fareed Haque, Jean LeRoi, Jamie Claudio, Victor Garcia, Mike McManus and our dear friend, Thomas Kini, we miss you!For Booking Information:Alfred Ticoalu847.903.7440[email protected]
Sounds Like: Chévere
Record Label: Balkan Samba
Type of Label: Indie