CHARLES BARREDA
Corcovado

Keyboardist, Vibraphonist, Marimbist, Drummer, Percussionist, Arranger and Composer Charles "Carlos" Barreda is a man totally dedicated to his art. Freelancing with many bands in the San Francisco Bay Area and booking his own bands "CORCOVADO" and "THE MARIMBA CONNECTION", he is a well regarded and much in demand sideman, band leader and producer for music projects

IIf you like a variety of good Latin and Caribbean Music. CORCOVADO is the band you want. Our high energy will bring to mind the colorful images of Latin America and the Caribbean. Dance to the smooth rhythms of the Salsa, Marengue, Cha-Cha, Cumbia, Bossa, Baiao, Reggae, Latin Rock, Motown and R&B and some Rock or explode on the dance floor with a fast Soca or Samba.

Our 5 piece consists of: Vibraphone/Vocals, Keyboards, Bass, Drums and Percussion. The 6 piece consists of: Keyboards/Vocals, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Trumpet and Sax or Trombone. We also perform as a Trio or llarger band; up to a 14-piece ensemble with bigger horn section and more singers.

IIn addition to being familiar with the Jazz and Latin Jazz repertoire, Barreda is familiar with some of the traditional repertoire from South America, like the Argentinian Tango, Colombian Cumbia and Peruvian: Valse, Afro Peruvian and Andean music.

Link to downloadable music samples

Booking contact:
(415) 563-0856        
mylatinjazz@pacbell.net

Website:
www.mylatinjazz.com

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