Son Quatro

 

Name Instrument Personal Bio
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Mario Duque Piano, Backup Vocals  

Mario has been playing piano for over 20 yrs.  He started with Latin music in Colombia, touring the country with "Salsa Brava".  He currently plays in two groups including Son Quatro.

 

Kevin Ortiz Timbales, Backup Vocals  

Kevin is a pure Newyorican, born in the bronx and has been playing Latin percussion all his life.  He is a master percussionist with Timbales, Conga, Bongo, Guiro, Guira, and Tambora

 

Kevin Davis Congas  

Kevin is very well known in the Virginia Latin / Caribbean circuit for his vast tenure as a master percussionist and also, like Kevin Ortiz, excels in Conga, Timbales, and Bongo

 

Pedro Zamora Congas II  

Pedro recently began playing the congas, however, has developed quickly as an amazing conguero and also joins the band frequently to hold down the congas

 

Benjamin Arredondo Guiro, Bongos  

Benjamin brings TREMENDOUS energy as a front man to the band, his combination of guiro or cowbell with front stage presence and dancing offer Son Quatro the edge to keep ANY crowd focused on a good time.

 

Oscar Trujillo Bravo Lead Vocals, Percussion  

Oscar is a walking encyclopedia of salsa tunes.  His deep knowledge of repretiore coupled with a true "Salsa Dura" vocal tone give Son Quatro the voice it needs to satisfy even the most hardcore salsa musician

 

Mike Robb Trumpet #1  

Mike is a rare combination of beautiful tone, great sight reading, and vast global music experience.  Mike travelled the world playing with salsa bands and many other genres of music for years and brings all those qualities to stage for Son Quatro

 

Rob Qualich Trumpet #2  

A VCU School of Music student, Rob's superior sight reading skills, mechanics and range give Son Quatro that "phat" sound the audience demands.

 

Scott Frock Trumpet #4 Scott Frock, is probably one of the finest trumpet players around.  His tone, sight reading ability, range and solos are VERY sought after.  We periodically enjoy the pleasure of having him play with Son Quatro.
Jason Scott Saxaphone  

Jason, a recent addition to the band also serves to help "phaten up" the brass section.  This guy sight-reads like you and I read the morning paper and his solos are very hard to beat.

 

Giovanni Ponce Lead Vocals  

Giovanni also adds a New York energy to the band and recently started singing with Son Quatro.  Once you hear him, its no wonder why Willie Colon picked him out to sing harmony for his band in New York.

 

Charlie Kilpatrick Backup Piano  

Charlie also is very well known as one of the top salsa and Latin jazz pianist, not to mention the tenure he has in the Richmond Jazz circuit.  Charlie has played with Bio Ritmo, is currently the main pianist for Tropikimba and serves as a backup for Son Quatro

 

John Acevedo Bass, Band Leader  

This guy just looks really good b/c of all the above.