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Jésus Diáz

Cuban born percussionist and vocalist Jesus Diaz arrived in the United States from la Habana in 1980. He quickly identified the Bay Area music scene as the grounds to establish his new home. His local and worldwide performances in collaboration with world renowned and acclaimed artists, are recognized for their contributions to the richness of an ever expanding musical genre worldwide.

Jesus Diaz has performed, toured and recorded with such artists as, Carlos Santana, Andy Narrell, Dizzy Gillespie, Bobbie Womack, Steve Coleman, Caribbean Jazz Project, Planet Drum, Talking Drums, Pete Escovedo / Sheila E, José Luis Quintana "Changuito", Giovanni Hidalgo, Rebecca Mauleón & Round Trip, Omar Sosa, Columna "B", John Calloway, and Conjunto Céspedes among many.

As an educator, he has participated on several prominent clinics and workshops, including the Stanford Jazz Workshop and Jazz Camp West,. In collaboration with the group Talking Drums, which includes fellow percussionists Michael Spiro and David Garibaldi, he has contributed to various Warner Brothers instructional books and videos.

A multi-instrumentalist, arranger and vocalist, Diaz has established himself as one of the most in-demand performers and studio musicians worldwide.

Jesus Diaz is endorsed by Pearl, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth, Audix, and Evans Drum Heads.

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Diaz is endorsed by Pearl, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth, Audix, and Remo Drum Heads.


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Live Review

Jésus Diáz Y Su Afro-Cuban Ensamble at Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade

Read "Jésus Diáz Y Su Afro-Cuban Ensamble at Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade" reviewed by Roy Strassman


Jesus Diaz Yerba Buena Gardens Espanade Summer Kickoff Concert San Francisco, CA May 7, 2022 Yerba Buena Gardens enlists and supports many musical artists on its Esplanade. It is a beautiful and spacious urban oasis where everyone can boogie and enjoy the sunshine. Jesús Díaz is a Havana-born Bay Area treasure who has done much to propagate Cuban music locally and beyond. Long known for his QBA band, he assembled his “Habana Afro-Cuban Ensamble"—a ...

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Primary Instrument

Congas

Location

Oakland

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

TBA

Clinic/Workshop Information

TBA

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Encuentro

Unknown label
2001

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