Hello!
Whether you are here as a fan of my music, drumming or teaching, or are inquisitive about either of them, my website will give you all the information you need.
If you are here to learn more about me in hopes of possibly hiring me for a gig, then check out my Bio page.
For those enquiring about private instruction with me, you'll find the answers to the many questions you may have on my teaching page. My contact information for either inquiry is on my contact page.
I am very excited to announce that I have finally released my debut CD as a band leader. It features tunes composed by drummers Tito Puente, Bobby Sanabria, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Francisco Aquabella, Art Blakey, Armando Peraza, Ray Barretto and Chano Pozo. With fresh arrangements by pianist Christian Tumalan and bassist Saul Sierra that feature some of the best percussionist in the Bay Area: Carlos Caro, Sandy Perez, Patricio Angulo, Colin Douglas, John Ulloa and myself.
Buy the debut CD -Drummers Speak, now!
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Thanks for visiting!
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In 2007 I formed the latin Jazz bandThe Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel. It is comprised of some of the best musicians the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. Ranging in size from a trio to an eleven piece ensemble and versatile enough to perform quietly in a restaurant or exciting enough to keep a thousand people dancing at a festival. Regardless of the scenario you find the ACJC performing in, the music and the experience will always be of the highest quality. The group is capable of tailoring its performance to fit your needs. For more information, click on the ACJC tab on the menu above. |
The Afro Cuban Jazz Cartel will be performing in Cincinnati, Ohio for the PNC Salsa on the Square Music Series located at the downtown Fountain Square on Thursday Sept 9th from 7:00-10:00pm. Free. |
Brian Andres and the Afro Cuban Jazz Cartel will be performing in Cincinnati, Ohio at The Blue Wisp Jazz Club on Friday Sept 10 and Saturday Sept 11th. First show each night at 8:30pm. $10.00 cover. Featuring Brian on Drum set, Christian Tumalan on piano, Carlos Caro on conga/timbal, David Pinto on bass, Gloria Amaral on vocals with Cincinnati musicians Gary Winters on Trumpet and Flugelhorn, Dan Barger on Saxophone and flute and Stan Ginn on Conga/bongo. |
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On Thursday October 7th the ACJC will be performing at CODA in San Francisco as part of the continuing Latin Music Series: Tu Gusto Musical. It will be The Afro Cuban Jazz Cartel's second performance in the Series. Coda Jazz Supper Club. 1710 Mission Street SF Ca 94103 Show time is at 8:30pm - 11:30pm. $10.00 cover charge. Kitchen stays open until 10:00pm.
The line up for the evening will be:
Christian Tumalan on Piano
Aaron Germain on Bass
Patricio Angulo on conga/timbal
Carlos Caro on conga/timbal
Steffen Kuhn on Trumpet/flugelhorn
Jaime Dubberly on Trombone
Darren Smith on Sax/flute
Brian Andres on drum set |
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The Afro Cuban Jazz Cartel had a great time performing in Ukiah, Ca on Aug 1st, 2010. Enjoy a few of the pictures here: www.facebook.com/album.php |
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My CD Drummers Speak, featuring the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel is now available on the internet radio station Pandora.com It's a really great website. For those who don't know, you simply choose an artist you like (hopefully me! ) and they will automatically build a playlist of songs in the same style as your chosen artist. So if you're a fan of latin jazz, go build your station around me and enjoy many great artists! It's all FREE! |
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