GARCIA Y REYNA: Baile del Sol

Garcia y Reyna

Baile del Sol

© 2004 Garcia y Reyna L.L.C. (822567011226)

Great Rumba Flamenca and other Latin Rhythmic styles played instrumentally on two guitars, bass, percussion, and saxophone. Great high energy as well as thoughtful mood music.

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Jeremy Garcia and Rosendo Reyna met in 1992 while beginning their classical studies under the direction of Philip Hii at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. During the next four years, the two performed together on a regular basis in guitar ensembles, duets, and even joint solo concerts. In fact, they were the first guitarists ever asked to do a joint freshmen recital at Del Mar College.

Jeremy moved on to SMU in 1996 where Rosendo joined him a year later. Once again, the two performed some of the most difficult classical duets in the repertoire, even arranging some new ones by Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.

After receiving his master's degree in performance, Jeremy moved on to Houston and began teaching full-time at San Jacinto College South. In the meantime, Rosendo completed two master's degrees at SMU - one in education and the other in performance - before moving to Houston to head the guitar program at Kingwood College.

Upon reuniting in Houston, exactly ten years after they met and began performing together, the two collaborated in creating a Nuevo Flamenco group simply called "Garcia y Reyna."

In the summer of 2003 they met Jim Bedinghaus, a self taught percussionist from Houston with a special flare for the African djembe drum. Influenced by great players such as Babatunde Olatunji and Mamady Keita, he has been performing locally for 12 years and continues to perform and record with the Celtic band, "The Flying Fish Sailors".

That same summer they also met Richard Saldivar, an incredible multi-instrumental musician who began performing professionally at the age of 15. His primary influence was his father and band leader, Jose Saldivar. Richard is well versed in many styles and adds his own unique flare to the music through the use of both his bass guitar and saxophone.

Jeremy and Rosendo were proud to welcome both Jim and Richard aboard for this recording and enjoy their wonderful contributions to the music. Garcia y Reyna performs regularly in the Houston area at upstanding venues as well as appearing private parties, weddings and corporate engagements, playing primarily original repertoire consisting of their own compositions and arrangements. Many of these songs can now be heard on their debut CD, released June 5, 2004 - Baile del Sol.

In the summer of 2007, Jeremy went solo and in the summer of 2008 released a new cd under Cafe Khytaro. Be sure to check it out on CD Baby!

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  • Great Soul Inspiration
    author: Carlos Yunda

    Excelent composition and performance. Gives wings and peace to your soul.

  • Absolutely One of the Best
    author: Cheryl King

    I first heard this CD while at a bridal luncheon as background music. Relaxing, but when I crank up the volume, wow!!! Makes me want to ...... well, dance!

  • Music lovers just have to have this CD in your collection!
    author: Carolyn Vallejo

    This is the best CD I've ever heard & is now my #1 favor CD

  • Fantastic as expected (Mr. Garcia is my guitar instructor)
    author: Marion Medwedeff

    Superb musicians playing their own composition of lively Latin rhythms.

  • Rare Find...Must Have!
    author: Jason

    A friend of mine from Houston had this CD on at a party, and I had to have it. From the first time and each time after this CD sticks with you. Great creativitiy and wonderful music. Go get yourself one!

  • Beautiful, beautiful music
    author: Janice

    This cd is just amazing. Beautiful, percussion-driven music.

  • Hot!
    author: Jae

    Makes me feel like I'm on vacation!

  • Great! Plan to check out their other albums ASAP!
    author: Marilyn Peery

    Great! Makes me anxious to check out their other albums ASAP!

  • Music is intoxicating!
    author: Priscilla

    This CD is the best latin/spanish guitar/flamenco music I have come across. They sound just as great in person too! I listen to this CD every day at work. I love it.

  • Excellent, highly recommended, can't wait for the next album
    author: Ron

    Some of the best spanish flamenco guitar I've heard since visiting Spain. I can't wait to buy their next album. It rocks!

  • I love this CD! Highly Recommended
    author: Tien

    I love this CD. Jermes is actually my guitar professor at San Jacinto College. This guy can really play and i really learn a great deal from him. Recommend all of you to check out this CD. It well worth you money.

  • Will mentally take you to Mexico!
    author: AL

    This cd is excellent and conveys how GIFTED these artists are! The music will mentally take you to Mexico. Warm sun, sandy beaches, vibrant colors, great food, warm hospitality and romance! I'm buying these as Christmas gifts.

  • Oh yeah. This is good!
    author: Amy A

    High-quality production helps the artistry shine through on this album. It's perfect to crank up when I'm moving around the house or turn it down low when we're entertaining.

  • Awesome music
    author: Damaris

    The garcia y reyna's music is great... Got a chance to see the band in person in corpus christi at the harvin center... i bought yall's cd and my family and i love to hear it... keep up the good job...can't wait for yall's next album.

  • author: Amy

    Beautiful music

  • Nice New-Style Flamenco Guitar Music
    author: Al

    I heard this band in Vail this summer with the hip hop "Fly Dance Company" - a superb show! This album is well executed and is one of my favorites.

  • I absolutely love listening to their music!
    author: Sonia

    The CD is great! It takes me to a very wonderful place especially after working all day!

  • Absolutely gorgeous music!
    author: Richard Keenan

    This is perfect music for anytime of day. The recording is very high quality; close your eyes and Garcia and Reyna are in the room with you!

  • I love this CD!!!
    author: M. Taylor

    I am really enjoying the music. I have not taken it out of my cd player.

  • Blown Away !
    author: Fred Stankovich

    Saw them in person and had to have their CD. No matter what your music preference I guarantee you will love Garcia y Renya's Baile del Sol.

  • Cool Stuff!
    author: Andy B.

    Cool stuff, check it out youreself!

  • For impressing company
    author: Lee Cage

    A great CD to put on when I have company. They are so impressed when I tell them they are local and that I have met one of the artists. None better than these guys.

  • Great! Easy listening!
    author: Alton

    Great music. Keep 'em coming Jeremy. Al Buehring

  • waited and waited.... good things come to those who wait
    author: Rene' Wagner

    CD was great. I have spread the word. It was shipped very fast. Cheers.

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