NEW SITE IN THE WORKS!

I’m working on a new web site, which will include a web store where you can purchase exclusive releases as high-resolution downloads.  Launch date to be announced.  Stay tuned!

Meanwhile, I’ve re-vamped the ‘Listen’ page, with new clips showcasing the piano solos from CDs by Tanaóra and La Moderna Tradición, as well as a preview of an original composition for jazz trio.

I’m a pianist based in Oakland, CA.  My specialties include jazz, Cuban music, and Brazilian music.  I’m a long-time member of Tanaóra (Brazilian and Latin jazz), Orq. La Moderna Tradición (Cuban charanga), and Conjunto Karabalí (salsa, led by Santana percussionist Karl Perazzo and percussion master Michael Spiro).

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SOLO IMPROVISATIONS

I’ve explored solo improvisation for many years, but haven’t released any recordings to the public until now.  These pieces, recorded at my home studio, are completely spontaneous creations - no pre-planned structure....(more)

COMING UP

Sunday, May 27 5:00 - 8:00 pm with Ray Obiedo’s Mistura Fina  at The Ramp, San Francisco

Brazilian and Latin jazz with a funky tinge, with Sandy Cressman - voice;  Ray Obiedo - guitar, composer;  Marc Van Wageningen - bass;  Derek Rolando - percussion;  Phil Hawkins - drums;  Melecio Magdaluyo - saxophones

NEWS

I recently completed work on  ‘Cantigas e Ritmos dos Orixas’, a CD documenting the music of the Afro-Brazilian religion Condomblé.  Produced by Michael Spiro, the recordings feature the golden voice and  awesome drumming of master Brazilian musician Jorge Alabé.  I engineered the vocal sessions, then edited, mixed, and mastered.  Check back for sample clips.

Tanaóra Digital Release!

Tanaóra’s ‘Día Real’ is now available at the iTunes store and at the Amazon mp3 store.

In addition to playing piano and keyboards, I co-produced ‘Día Real’ with Cecilia and Mike, and did a major portion of the engineering and editing.  You can find sound clips on the ‘Listen’ page here and more at Tanaóra’s web site.  I’ve just added some quotes from reviews to the ‘Press’ page.

The CD is available at our shows and at  Amazon.com.