LP endorser Marvin Diz came to the LP® studio to perform one of his compositions. Appearing
with Marvin -- who played timbales, conga and bata -- was Pedro "Pedrito" Martinez
on conga and bata; Marshall Gilkes on trombone; Schlomi Cohen on alto sax; Pablo
Vergara on keyboard; and Panagiotis Andreou on bass.
Percussionist Marvin Diz was born and raised in Havana, Cuba, where he pursued
primary and secondary musical education prior to embarking on an extensive professional
career. Diz performed with Latin jazz outfit Latin Project, the Nubiola
Sisters' Cuban son band, and Bakuleye Orchestra in Cuba. After leaving
Cuba, Marvin had the opportunity to work and further develop his craft alongside
a number of diverse artists, such as Cuban son songstress Miriam Bayard, legendary
Mexican composer and vocalist Armando Manzanero while in Mexico. During
his time in Costa Rica, Marvin performed with Tropicana International Orchestra,
Conjunto Chocolate, experimental outfit Canto America, and Checo D' Avila's
Jazz quintet, among others. In Argentina Diz showcased more of his versatility
in his work with rock band Rescate.
Marvin Diz is currently living
and performing in New York City, where
he has established himself as a percussionist through his work with
local Cuban groups such as Yordamis Band, Carlos Boys Band, Son Tabaneras,
Bobby Carcasses, and the Ileana Santamaria Orchestra. Diz has also recorded with
a number of major artists, such as fellow Cuban percussion and vocal
phenom Pedro Martinez, Brian Lynch, whose two recent albums have also
featured Latin music giants Eddie Palmieri and Giovanni Hidalgo, and
Colombian harp star Edmar Castaneda, on his recent release. Marvin
is also working on his own recording project, his first to date, which
will feature outstanding artists such as Pedro Martinez,Yosvany Terry,
Richie Flores, Paquito D' Rivera, Mauricio Herrera, Claudette Sierra,
and Pablo Vergara, among others
In addition to a remarkable
career as percussionist and recording artist,
Marvin
Diz is also earning credits as an author;
currently working on his first book, titled The History and Evolution
of Cuban Percussion, he will trace the development of Cuban percussion
patterns and techniques from their origins to present-day practices.
Having proven time and again
to be a versatile and enterprising self-starter,
this blazing talent will certainly continue to make his musical mark
on the New York scene and around the world, wherever his fruitful
involvement with many successful projects may lead.
To see exclusive photos from this event, please
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