Welcome to this web page. I am now going into my 44th year as a performer/percussionist. Since relocating to Seattle,WA, I have put together a new band called "Sabor de Seattle". The music is "ol skool" NY Salsa/Mambo-Jazz. The group is available for tours,concerts,festivals,colleges,and recordings. I am available for workshops,resedencies,tours,rhythmic arrangement,consulting/production, and teaching.
We as a band have performed in Canada and throughout Washington State. In Canada we are Represented by "Tropical Moon Productions".
I also have a 6 piece Drum and Dance Ensamble called "ORIGENS"...performing Afro-Caribbean rhythms. This group has performed at Shoreline Community College, World Rhythm Festival, City of Bellevue, Seattle., and is in the process of recording their first CD.
My recent Accomplishments are a soon to be released, Learning to play Conga DVD,s, and a New CD called "Breakin Skin!". Currently working and touring with the No.1 Funk and Soul band in the Pacific Northwest, "TYPE A BAND". Also I am on the New recording from upcoming Venezuelan Star-Elimar Ugueto's CD-"Quien es Quien?"(Who is Who?), now on the market.
Also chek me out at www.myspace.com/jcjohnnyconga . . . .