Noda

Born in Jaguey Grande, Matanzas, Cuba in 1967 Noda has proved to be not just a versatile percussionist with a special interest in Congas, Bongos and Timbal, but a notable Trombonist also.Noda’s Cuban roots meant he was brought up on Afro Cuban, Salsa, Merenge, Son, beats amongst many others. He is equally at home playing percussion for Jazz, RnB, Funk or Popular bands. He has performed on stage with some of the most celebrated artists, such as Ibrahim Ferrer (Buena Vista Social Club).Noda started his career playing Tombone but naturally also played Conga drums and other percussion instruments, however through Ibrahim’s Ferrer and Roberto Correa’s guidance and other influential musicians, he improved his technique in order to play percussion professionally.Since arriving in London in 2004, Noda has played in concert at the Royal Festival Hall and toured with the Jazz Jamaica All Stars and Hugh Masekela (including “Mobo” Award Winner Soweto Kinch). His latest experiences playing with different bands have led him to Ska with Ska Cubano,Roberto Pla,Papa Noel, Afro Beat with Bukky Leo and Dele Sosimi, Mortimba, Indian music with tabla player Fazal Qureshi and Pandit Dinesh together with Kishon Khan, Mark Mon Desire and Lokkhi Terra. He record the last album with James Taylor Quartet. On Impossible Ark Records The Rhythmagic Orchestra.In December 2005, Noda had the privilege of playing at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo with Ska cubano. He currently plays with Cuban Music Award winners Triangulo Oscuro at an award winning series of parties touring the UK hosted by Havana Club, called “A Piece of Havana”.Noda came to London in 2004 where Hugh Masekela was at one of his appearances at the Jazz Café London:“This guy is so good he should be arrested” Hugh Masekela