Criollo Clasico

May.22.2013

Criollo Clasico

Puerto Rican guitarist Jose Gonzalez presents his latin ensembles Criollo Clasico and Banda Criolla. Concerts, festivals and latin dance music. Five CD recordings and 2 Putumayo World Music compilations "Islands" and "Best of World Instrumental".

Major performances with: Hartford and Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra World Guitar Festival First Night Hartford, '96,'97,'99 Heineken Jazz Jam Series University of Puerto Rico U-Conn U-Mass OAS Washington, DC Chicago Arts and Science Museum Boston Fine Arts Museum Berklee Performance Center (with Ruben Blades) Bronx Arts Ensemble Ghiovanni Hidaldo Dear Jose, On behalf of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, thank you so very much for performing during our inaugural. "MFA for the Holidays" celebration. We are extremely pleased and delighted by the many compliments we received from staff and visitors alike about your wonderful performance, which was one of the highlights of the entire program. Catherine East- Museum of Fine Arts , Boston. Hi Jose; Just a note to say how much we enjoyed the show last night. I thought the audience participation at the end was one of the strongest performances I've seen in a long time. Nilda tells me that the first set was one of the most enjoyable in memory ; she especially appreciated the Haciendo Punto tribute. Congratulations on your great work! Walter Wagoner, New Haven CT (Concert Producer for Roy Brown/Haciendo Punto/Tito Auger , Tao Rodriguez Seeger) - Special Thanks to WEIB Smooth Jazz FM 106.3 RADIO for playing our new instrumental CD/tracks "Festival" and "Latin Xmas" in their Programming! We have received many messages from fans who have been hearing our music on the air as they drive to work or when at home! We will performing those songs on Sunday at 1st Night Northampton.. 1-"I really loved the music I heard from you. It was the right stuff at the right time.. Very alive, very refreshing!! Thank you!" George N. Parks, Professor of Music, Director, UMass Minuteman Marching Band, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 2-"What an excellent performance by Banda Criolla! Everyone on campus thought you were fabulous and enjoyed the concert. It was the best performance the Culture House has ever had! Ross Firsenbaum - Culture House /Amherst College 3--"Our audience that evening, myself included, was enthralled by the beauty and sophistication of your musical compositions and the outstanding talent of all the musicians. Your performance unquestionably ranks at the very top among the many events we have produced over the past 20 years." -Valeriano Ramos - Asst. Dean of Yale College, CT 4--"The audience that evening enjoyed one of the most beautiful concerts presented in San Juan in recent years. The genius of Gonzalez, not only performing on our national instrument ,the Cuatro, but as musical director and arranger make this one of the most prestigious music ensembles of Puerto Rico." Marisa Rosado/President Casa Aboy Cultural Center/San Juan, Puerto Rico

Dear Jose, On behalf of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, thank you so very much for performing during our inaugural. "MFA for the Holidays" celebration. We are extremely pleased and delighted by the many compliments we received from staff and visitors alike about your wonderful performance, which was one of the highlights of the entire program.

Catherine East- Museum of Fine Arts , Boston.

Hi Jose; Just a note to say how much we enjoyed the show last night. I thought the audience participation at the end was one of the strongest performances I've seen in a long time. Nilda tells me that the first set was one of the most enjoyable in memory ; she especially appreciated the Haciendo Punto tribute. Congratulations on your great work!

Walter Wagoner, New Haven CT (Concert Producer for Roy Brown/Haciendo Punto/Tito Auger , Tao Rodriguez Seeger) - Special

Thanks to WEIB Smooth Jazz FM 106.3 RADIO for playing our new instrumental CD/tracks "Festival" and "Latin Xmas" in their Programming! We have received many messages from fans who have been hearing our music on the air as they drive to work or when at home! We will performing those songs on Sunday at 1st Night Northampton.. 1-"I really loved the music I heard from you. It was the right stuff at the right time.. Very alive, very refreshing!! Thank you!"

George N. Parks, Professor of Music, Director, UMass Minuteman Marching Band, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 2-"What an excellent performance by Banda Criolla! Everyone on campus thought you were fabulous and enjoyed the concert. It was the best performance the Culture House has ever had!

Ross Firsenbaum - Culture House /Amherst College 3--

"Our audience that evening, myself included, was enthralled by the beauty and sophistication of your musical compositions and the outstanding talent of all the musicians. Your performance unquestionably ranks at the very top among the many events we have produced over the past 20 years."

Valeriano Ramos - Asst. Dean of Yale College, CT 4--"

The audience that evening enjoyed one of the most beautiful concerts presented in San Juan in recent years. The genius of Gonzalez, not only performing on our national instrument ,the Cuatro, but as musical director and arranger make this one of the most prestigious music ensembles of Puerto Rico."

Marisa Rosado/President Casa Aboy Cultural Center/San Juan, Puerto Rico

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