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Member Since: 6/22/2006
Band Website: crystaltorresmusic.com & cosaricamusic.com
Band Members: (depends on the group) Beyonce's all female group , RH Factor (Roy Hargrove), Clark Terry Big Band, Dr. Billy Taylor group, (my groups) Ricky Gonzalez, Orlando Fiol, Rob Hagopian, Francois Zayas, Juan "Cuco" Castellanos, Orlando Vega, Arturo Stable, Tim Thompson, Brian Hogans......
RH Factor @ the North Sea 2006!!
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Influences: God is my biggest influence and source of inspiration and has sent me amazing mentors, friends, teachers, colleagues, and family members that support and nourish my growth as an artist.
I started playing trumpet at age 8 and always loved to sing but once I heard Miles, Ella, Roy Hargrove, Lady Day, Lee Morgan, Dianne Reeves, Dr. Billy Taylor, Art Blakey, Bobby McFerrin, Clark Terry, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Clifford, Ricky Gonzalez, Freddie Hubbard and Charles Mingus during highschool and college I never turned back. Other big inspirations that led me down this path would have to be all of the great salseros like Barretto, Papo Lucas, Ruben Blades, Tito Puente and Palmieri I grew up listening and dancing to (thanks dad). Last but not least is definitely the beauty and honesty of Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, India Arie,Earth Wind and Fire, Raul Midon and Stevie Wonder's music. I have been blessed over and over again, meeting and playing with some of the best musicians from around the world. This journey is just beginning and I'm loving life! Thank God for good people and good music.
Sounds Like: Joy, Love, Compassion, Humility, Encouragement, Curiosity, Growth, Humanity in action.
Record Label: none
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