Member Since: 7/2/2006
Band Website: stevenhashimoto.com
Band Members: SUEÑOS LATIN-JAZZ: Steven Hashimoto, leader/bassist; Mike Levin, saxophones; Bob Long, keyboards; Joe Sonnefeldt, steel drums; Neal Alger, guitar; Alejo Poveda, percussion; Joe Rendón, percussion; Heath Chappell, drums; with guests Dan Hesler, saxophone; Leandro Lopez-Varady, piano; Mark Smith, steel drums and percussion; Barry Winograd, baritone saxophone; Steve Thomas, trumpet; Kathy Kelly, vibraphone; Diane Delin, violin; Michael Kent Smith, acoustic guitar; April Grilly, vocals; Aaron Mandalke, vocals.
MOTHRA: Steven Hashimoto, leader/bassist; Kathy Kelly, vibraphone; Dan Hesler, saxophones; Neal Alger, guitar; Heath Chappell, drums. Special guests on "Giri": Francis Wong, saxophones; Bob Long, keyboards; Diane Delin, violin; Mark Walker, drums.
Influences: Ray Barretto; Santana; Gato Barbieri; Irakere; Paquito D'Rivera; Airto Moreira; Flora Purim; Chick Corea; Tito Puente; Fania All-Stars; Mongo Santamaria; Celia Cruz; Buena Vista Social Club; Antonio Carlos Jobim; Hermeto Pascoal; Miles Davis; Charles Mingus; Azteca; the world.
Sounds Like: Ray Barretto; Santana; Pat Metheny; Chick Corea; Airto Moreira; Ryuichi Sakamoto; Kazumi Watanabe.
Record Label: Motophone; AsianImprov Records
Type of Label: Indie