Background from Google search resultLatin Experience Band is one of Chicago’s Hottest Latin Soul Band with
Originals and Cover material For Clubs & Opening acts. **************Latin Experience Band started in the mid 70’s with (Co. Founder) Nester Gomez from 1971 through 1973. Mr. N. Gomez pursued his own interest in the music industry in 1973.**************************************Alex Martinez Held and kept the band Latin Experience together and became leader with the members support in 1973 and present. ************************************************************
In 1978, Latin Experience recorded a 45 record title "Just Close Your Eyes" produced by Jerry Martinez former and original member (percussionist) of latinexperience, with original band members Alex Martinez, Lee Gomez, Tony Esquivel, Jose Rendon, Robert Marquez and Nester Gomez.
The song "Imagine" was on the flip side of "Just Close Your Eyes". ************************************************************
*Chicago local radio station played "Just Close Your Eyes in the late 70's through late 80's. The band try to record their 1st album, and like up coming bands things didn't work out. ************************************************************
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Latin Experience broke up in the late 80's. In 1993, Latin Experience returned and played the circuit with cover songs and some originals. ************************************************************
*In 1995 through 1996, members (Alex Martinez, Anthony Space, Tony Esquivel, Jose Rendon) with producers Jerry Martinez and Carlos Martinez met and discussed several times of recordings and finishing the album ************************************************************
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In 1998 through 1999, Alex Martinez and Anthony Space merged as collaberators, went into the recording studio completing unfinished, remixing and fresh new materials, both are songwriters and musicians putting their heart & soul into the new CD! ************************************************************
***Latin Experience members are old school friends, putting the grooves of Latin Soul into the songs with Alex Martinez, rhythm and lead guitar, Anthony Space, pianist and keyboard, Tony Esqiuvel, drummer, Jose Rendon, percussion and new member, Jason Mathia, percussion. ************************************************************
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These members have open for the Latin Legends (Malo, Tierra, El Chicano) in Chicago. They performed in the WestCoast among other known acts (Tortilla Soup, Ramiro Amador and his band, Point of No Return). ************************************************************
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Together, they bring a Wealth of Sizzling Energy, Spiciness, and Colorful Flavor into their Latin Music. ************************************************************
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Current:
MySpace.com/Latinexperiencband
Go to Jukebox and click on Lyrics. Listen and sing along to Forever - Imagine - Corazon - Cause I love you... ************************************************************
***Latin Experience has Airplay with THREE Radio Stations in the west coast areas KCAA 10.50AM Loma Linda Ca... KPCC 89.3FM Pasadena CA. and KCSB 91.9FM Santa Barbara CA. And reaching out to San Antonio TX, And on the east coast ONE Radio Station in Fairfield Connecticut WVOF 88.5 FM The Joe Kelly Show! Also THREE Internet juke box station , Gozando Con Chico.. Bohemio Radio Cafe stations and 24/7 the Net. ************************************************************
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Credits: ******
2002 - HBO movie "Drive By" played five songs of Latin Experience. Caliente, Just close your eyes, Cause I love you, Basilando, Corazon. ******2001 - Producers Jerry Martinez and Carlos Martinez. 1st CD.
" Latin Experience Band" ************************************1999 - Haitian Network Channel 19 cable TV show *****1998 - TV cable in Chicago (August Sallas Show) **************1985 - A jingle for the ( Riverwalk ) in San Antonio, Tx. ************************************************************
**Mr.Lee Gomez , longtime friend, collaberater, and former member of Latin Experience. Mr. L. Gomez join other local latin bands and followed his dreams. I wish him success! ************************************************************
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Biography: ***
Alex Martinez, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Guitar, piano, Bass, vocals, songwriter and composer. ************************************************************
***Artist /Musicians:
had the pleasure to work & sit in with Anthony Space keyboardist, arranger, songwriter, collaberater, long time friend & member of LatinExperience Band. *The Band Malo, Arcelio Garcia vocalist, producer, Ramiro Amador Bassplayer & arranger, Octaviano"AKI" Cueto vocalist, Jorge Santana Guitarist. **
Performed with Talented musician and singers.
The late Art Porter, Sax player. Bobby Espinosa (keyboards) of El chicano, Ben jammin’ Johnson Drummer, The late Tony Garcia Drummer, Greg Thomas Vocalist, from The Business. Alex Medina Guitar & vocals. Jaime Mojica Electric & Acoustic Bass. Jose Joe Anaya Drummer.Mario Ortega Bassplayer .Joe Schmidt Guitar and songwriter.Rudy Ramos Keyboards. Jerry Martinez Timbales & Congos. Mike (chops) Drummer.Eddie Castillo" fingers" Bassplayer. **Steven Jorden Squeeze Box (the wizard from Texas ), Percy White Bassplayer, Will Santana vocalist, Luis Everling Drummer, Carmen Garcia vocalist, Sonia Peraz vocalist, Lee Gomez Bassplayer, Eric Urquiza Drummer, Ted Brewer Bassplayer, Sam Rodriguez Drummer/Percussionist, Angel Roche jr.Drummer.George Martinez Percussion player. Joel Martinez Drummer.Jose "pepe" Martinez Drummer.Jaime Martinez Bassplayer. Marty Pacheco Guitar,Piano,Bass,Vocalist. Carl Johnson Keyboards. Javier Gonzales Drummer. Richy T. Latinjazz Bassplayer. Sammy Torres Percussionist. Frances Rodriquez Trumpet. Benito Corpuz Pianist. Louie Gonzales Keyboards and arranger . Lindel Thompson "Funky "Bassplayer. Rick Castanero Guitar and Bassplayer. **The late Louie ( silk ) Cabrera vocalist, David Hillabrady Bass player, Ruben Alverez Drummer/percussionist, Plilip Roscoe Keybordist/Studio Engineer, Tom Kimball Spanish Guitarist & vocalist, Hector Fernandez Spanish Guitarist, Buddy Miles Drummer, Buddy Guy Blue guitarist, Al di meola Guitarist, *Wally Hustin Bassplayer.**La Banda band Los Horoscopos de Chicago,*** Roy Trevino percussionist. Tony Meadors Bassplayer, The late Samuel (vamp) Bassplayer.**Also like to Thank Ray Capistran (trumpet and vocals), Sal Perez (SAX player) Carlos Yanez (trumpet/Trombone). Ray Perez (trumpet) Frank Pankow (Trumpet ). Pete G.(Saxplayer).The Original Brass section of Latin Experience Band. ****************EVENTS: TASTE OF CHICAGO / VIVA CHICAGO / FIESTA DEL SOL / PANAMERICA FEST / JOLIET LATIN FESTIVAL / THE RIB FEST(Naperville,il) HALSTED STREET FESTIVAL / ROMEVILLE FEST / JUBILEE FEST (Bolingbrook,IL)THE WATERFRONT(Rockford,IL) SAM ASH MUSIC(Clinic) EARTHDAY SANDRIDGE NATURE CENTER(South Holland,IL) NAVY PIER(CHGO) LA VALLIETA FESTIVALS/ MERCHANDISE MART / OLDTOWN/ MUSEUM CONTEMPORARY ARTS / NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ARTS / LOWRIDERS SHOWCASE. *******CLUBS: ***** HOUSE OF BLUES / HOT HOUSE / FRANKIES BLUE ROOM /CLUB MAMALU / MANGO MOON / ISSAC HAYES NIGHTCLUB / THE FOUNDRY TRIO ROOM /SAMBA ROOM /JACARRANDA CLUB / SUPERROSSAS / SANTA FE RANCH / LUNA MEXICANA / HARRAHS CASINO / KEY WESTER / LALO’S RESTAURANTS / PEREZ RESTAURANT / ROUNDHOUSE /FRANICKS /JRS SPORTS BAR / DECIMA MUSA.*********** LatinExperience Songlist:
Smooth_Sueno del dia_The thrill is gone_I need to know_Nena_ Queen of my soul_The world is a ghetto_Moondance/Summertime_Ain’t no sunshine_La vida es un carnival_ La negra tomasa_Heaven_Samba pa ti _Black magic woman_Jamming _waiting in vain_Coldsweat_Can you see what ur doing to me_Take five_Superstition_Maria Maria_Sabor a mi _Como fue_Sinti_Mujer_Breezing_This time is real _Soul vaccination_Cisco kid_All day music plus more.*********PURCHASE Latin experience CD...@ cdbaby.com $14.00 or on MP3. Amazon.com And Ruckus.com or Go to SNOCAP Retail credit card only: You can also PURCHASE BY MAIL:***Certify checks or Money order.. to Alexander Martinez 2504 S.Christiana Ave Chicago,Il 60623 **** $10.00 @ Live Shows *****A LatinExpMusic****Talent Production****LatinExperienceBand $ 000.00_plus Destination./ Set-Up Time/ And Deposit...LX & Friends... trio / Quartet ! is another choice of music Acoustic & electric guitars and keyboard piano plus percussion! Music from Ottmar liebert - Gypsy Kings - Armik - Cold play - John Mayer - Jimmy Buffet - Alexander - Martinez - Anthony Space - Michael Franks - Beatles - Boleros - Frank Sinatra - Neil Diamond - Sting...A whole different sound and feel ! Groove to some ****Smoothjazz ****OldSkooL ****Sabor Latino**** Spanish Passion****New Age**** THIS BAND IS KICKING !!!!!! ****SONG LIST: FOR LX & Friends:************Barcelona night- Volarez - Solamente una vez - Sabor a mi - Alegria - Fly me to the moon - All of me - On Broadway - I shot the sheriff _- Who’s that lady - Soulful Strut - Negra tomasa - Besame mucho - Yesterday - Surrender 2 love - Forever - The girl from Ipanema - Como fue - Quiero saber - Que sera - Down in brazil - Mujer - Sinti - Moontemple - Sueno del dia - Dame tu amor - Walk on by - Breezing - La vida es un carnival - Sparks - Waiting for a friend- I Will - Love on the rocks - Love you just the way you are -Lilac sun -And I love her - This boy - Be still my beating heart -Maria Maria - Moonflower Evil ways - plus more. *************LX & Friends : will be comprised to fit a more social environment events, cocktail background music small clubs coffee shops . ***A LatinExpMusic **** talent Production.**********LX & FRiends...$ 000.00 ? plus Destination / Set-up time / And Deposit ... ***.SONGLIST FOR SOLO OR DUET.***Alex Martinez (Lx Alexander) Acoustic Guitar & vocals & Anthony Space Piano........***********************************************
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MAKE IT WITH YOU, FLY ME TO THE MOON, LOVE ON THE ROCKS, I CAN TELL YOU WHY, AND I LOVE HER, JUST MY IMAGINATION , MY GIRL, SUAVECITO, STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT, GIRL FROM IPANEMA, WAITING ON A FRIEND, I WILL, SOMETHING, YESTERDAY, WAITING IN VAIN, JAMMING, STAND BY ME, ALL OF ME, LOVE ME TENDER, CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE, I SHOT THE SHERIFF, STIR IT UP, IS THIS LOVE, THIS BOY, LA BAMBA, WONDERFUL TONIGHT, UNCHAIN MELODY, BROWN EYE GIRL, BEFORE YOU ACCUSE ME TAKE A LOOK @ YOURSELF, PINA COLADAS, MARGARITAVILLE, LOVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE, BESAME MUCHO, UNFORGETTABLE, AT LAST, SPARKS, ALL I GOT TO DO, TIL THERE WAS YOU, FEELING ALRIGHT, GET READY, SUMMER, YELLOWMOON, USE ME UP, LOVE THE WAY........SPANISH LIST: SOLAMENTE UNA VEZ, COMO FUE, SABOR A MI, CUANDO CALIENTA EL SOL, LA VIDA ES UN CARNIVAL, DIMA LUNA, EXTRANO CORAZON, VOLAREZ, SINTI, MUJER, NEGRA TOMASA, GUANTALAMARA, QUIERO SABER, SOY, FOREVER, CORAZON, GITANO SOY, PARA TI, CAMINADO POR LA CALLE, BAILAMOS, SUAVECITO ( IN SPANISH )....PLUS MORE. **********Alex Martinez and Anthony Space teaming up together on all corners of the music world. Their friendship and respect for each other and music has exploded with there Latin and Soulful style of music in the Chicago area! One Latino & One Afro American Brother hooking up since child hood still kicking ASS!!!! It's all music,,,, it's for the love of music WE are music.**Alex Martinez & Anthony Space. ***
It is our pleasure to work and perform for you and your clientele
THANK YOU. Gracias!! Alex Martinez 773 593-1929 / Anthony Space 773-329-6629
[email protected] ****************************************************
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