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Carlos Jimenez Biography 

Carlos Jimenez is an extraordinary flute player and vocalist, as well as composer and band leader of jazz, Latin jazz and salsa.

Born in Yonkers, New York, his family moved to Villaba, Puerto Rico when he was six years old. It was there that his musical training began. From a young age, Carlos had an aptitude for percussion and played timbales, bongos and congas. His first lyrical instrument was trumpet. Carlos soon changed his instrument to flute, feeling inspired listening to the music of Mongo Santamaria and how he utilized the flute in his arrangements. He performed with his school’s big band throughout the Island. Thus began his early days as a flutist and his passion for the instrument.

Carlos returned to New York as a young adult to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz flutist. He began studying classical flute at the Music Conservatory of Westchester before expanding his repertoire to include jazz.
 

To date, Carlos has recorded nine albums of his own compositions as well as his own arrangements of jazz and Latin music classics. As in a fantastic dream come true, some of the very musicians who inspired him in his youth have participated in these recordings. 

Woods

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New jazz release by Carlos Jimenez is inspiring and lovely. This wonderful jazz album has 10 compositions and arrangements by Jimenez and it features every jazz style you can imagine (Brazilian, Blues, Swing, Waltz, Ballad, Smooth and Bebop). Jimenez is the flutist, composer and arranger and is accompanied by such greats as Hector Martignon, Ruben

New jazz release by Carlos Jimenez is inspiring and lovely. This wonderful jazz album has 10 compositions and arrangements by Jimenez and it features every jazz style you can imagine (Brazilian, Blues, Swing, Waltz, Ballad, Smooth and Bebop). Jimenez is the flutist, composer and arranger and is accompanied by such greats as Hector Martignon, Ruben Rodriguez and Vince Cherico.

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    You're the Best Pops 3:14
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    Wheelbarrow Blues 4:46
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    Eyes Over Dawn 5:58
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    Dreams of Brazil 7:30
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    Woods 6:33
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    Snuggle & Cuddle 5:59
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    Not That Far Away 7:50
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    Bamboo Path 4:50
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    Smoketacular 10:17
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    Outside In The Rain 4:05
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Edgardo Miranda - Rodriguez

Award Winning Writer & Creator of La Borinqueña

Great Modern Jazz by Carlos Jimenez with the standout track "Outside in the Rain." Make sure you check it out and support lo nuestro! 

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Fundación Nacional para la Cultura Popular

Vicente Toledo Rohena - Puerto Rico

El Flautista no solo embruja con la ejecucion, sino, que se crece con las composiciones y arreglos que hacen de 'Woods' un produccion encomiable. Un musico genial que dia a dia se crece y sube peldano.

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  1. It was the music of bandleading conguero Mongo Santamaria that convinced Carlos Jimenez to put down the trumpet and pick up the flute. Born in Yonkers, New York, but raised in Villaba, Puerto Rico, Jimenez gravitated at an early age to percussion, played trumpet while in high school and then switched to the instrument on which he would make his name. Moving back to New York, he attended the Music Conservatory of Westchester, studied with jazz greats such as Mario Rivera, Dave Valentin and Bobby Porcelli, and came under the tutelage of Mike Longo and Hilton Ruiz; mentors Ruiz, Valentin and Porcelli all played on Jimenez’s 2005 debut album, Arriving. On Woods (CJ Martinete Music Co.), his ninth outing as a leader, Jimenez displays a dazzling facility as an instrumentalist and composer. At the helm of a quartet comprising pianist Hector Martignon, bassist Ruben Rodriguez and drummer Vince Cherico, Jimenez delves into a variety of musical settings, including Brazilian, blues, swing and bop. The album kicks off with the joyful straightahead groove of “You’re the Best Pops,” our selection. The rhythm section churns a bluesy excitement that sets the stage for Jimenez’s flute, anchoring his high-flying trill like the tail of a kite.
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San Diego Troubadour Magazine

Wayne Riker - May 2023

The influence of pianist/composer Chick Corea’s original “Return to Forever” group, featuring Joe Farrell on flute a half century ago, has left an indelible footprint on those who have followed. However, make no mistake, Jimenez’ compositions, flute mastery, and fellow musos in the quartet strike their own identity throughout.

The album concludes with “Outside in the Rain,” a straight-ahead jazz cooker with an opening melody head that could be a strong candidate for an opening television theme. Jimenez leaves no doubt here about his flawless articulation and improvisational mastery on his instrument, bolstered by a high level of musicianship from the other three, making this a delightful listen from start to finish.

https://sandiegotroubadour.com/carlos-jimenez-woods/

Latino Unidos Record Pool

March 2023

Eyes Over Dawn by Carlos Jimenez is now 10th on the top 50 Latin Pop/Rock/Balada/LatinJazz Charts. 

https://latinosunidosonline.com/pop-balada/

Carlos Jimenez at New York Botanical Garden.

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