JADO

From an early age I've always have been involved with music. I studied two years of basic music theory at the age of seven at the Conservatorio de Musica, Maturin, Monagas. Initially, I was to learn piano but percussion and specially the drumset was my passion. After hearing Eric Clapton and Led Zeppelin all I wanted to do was to bang the drums. During High School, I played in many bands, mainly self taughted. I was also involved in various projects during the University, most notably MANDIBULA, an alternative rock band that was second in Festival Alma Mater. My first drum class was with venezuelan drumming great, Pablo Bencid in Boston. Afterwards, I have been very lucky to have Miguel Hernandez and Gonzalo Suarez as drum teachers, inspiration and mentors. I have also received clases with Spain's great Jose Guerra in Madrid (the greatest jazz lessons ever!). I have also been very fortunate to receive lessons from Vera Figueiredo and Daniel Oliveira in Sao Paulo (they're like a force of nature! Guys you're the best!).Recently, I been with Billy Ward and Phil Maturano in NYC. I can't begin to describe what a wonderful experience that was! The're top notch professionals with a true love to the music!I've played with many great artists, such a Sigma, Rafael Paz (currently with RC-2), Livio Arias, Miguel Blanco, Rigel Michelena, among others. I have also been in the studio for artists such as Luis La Rosa (great project!). In this page you can hear one of my latest recordings with rock band ".3tik".I'm looking forward to become a session drummer for new and up-coming artists. Also, I have a day job and are a professor at a Venezuelan University.Currently, I've been subbing in the Marcos Carrasco Jazz Trio.