Section of the GUACO Band formed since 1983
Kender Medina ................... Trompeta
Juan Carlos Salas ........... Trompeta
Norman Cepeda ......... Trombon
Rafael Greco .......... Tenor Sax
SECTION "GUACO" BRASS!
UNIQUE SOUND GUACO BRASS
A characteristic part of the sound of the band is the strength of the sound that print the brass section to their songs.
This is a sample taken from GUACO songs where highlights the brass section
01. A Plena Vista
02. Con Ella No HAy Salida Fácil
03. Acere Boncó
04. Ella
05. Disco Guaco
06. Eres Más
07. Trastornado
08. Como Camina
09. Señor Weiss
Extraordinary lines, a very particular sound, agile phrasing, and challenging rhythms are the unique characteristics of Guaco's horn section. The innovative vision of Juan Carlos Salas has left a distinctive mark on the sound that helps to define this wonderful band.
For more than fifty years, Guaco has been constantly evolving. Its beginnings as a folkloric group gave way to a process continuous musical experimentation that has led them to form a unique fusion of exotic diversity. An example of this was the inclusion of a horn section in 1983. The first half decade employed the natural alchemy of a horn section: basic orchestrations and identifiable linear elements steeped in the usual musical language. As the growth and maturation process continued an attitude was created and shaped the "original sound" known to fans and connoisseurs alike.
Today this section formed by Juan Carlos Salas (trumpet); Kender Medina (trumpet); Norman Cepeda (trombone); and Rafael Greco (saxophone) is considered as a substantial reference in Latin music.
PHOTOS
BIDIMENSIONAL 2017
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GUACO HISTORICO 2 2016
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PRESENTE CONTINUO 2014
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ESCULTURA 2012
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GUAJIRO 2011
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EQUUS 2006
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SIN PELIGRO DE EXTINCIÓN (GAITAS) 2018
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GUACO SINFÓNICO 2018
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GUACO HISTÓRICO 2014
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EL SONIDO DE VENEZUELA 2005
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GALOPANDO 2002
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EQUILIBRIO 2000
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COMO ERA Y COMO ES 1999
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AMAZONAS 1997
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ARCHIPIELAGO 1995
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TRICERATOPS
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GUACO 91 1991
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GUACO 90 1990
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ATRACCIÓN FATAL 89' 90
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BETANIA 1989
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DEJANDO HUELLA 1988
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MADURO 1987
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TERCERA ETAPA 1986
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GUACO 85 1985
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GUACO 84 1984
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GUACO 83 1983
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Juan Carlos Salas- Director Musical y Trompetista
born in Maracaibo on December 27th, originally studied electrical engineering at the University of Zulia, but finally decided to focus on his musical career eventually becoming the musical director for Guaco. He studied trumpet at the José Luis Paz Conservatory of Music, beginning in 1982, and was an integral part of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Maracaibo.
Juan Carlos joined Guaco in 1983 as trumpeter, and in 1986, he began to create arrangements on his way to becoming the musical director of Venezuela's Super Band in 1990.
In addition to being a successful musician, Juan Carlos is also a producer, arranger and recording engineer, that includes both mixing and mastering.
Kender Medina - Trompetista.
Nace En Bachaquero Estado Zulia , Licenciado en Música egresado de la Universidad Católica Cecilio Acosta en La Ciudad de Maracaibo , Trompetista y Arreglista.
Estudio en la cátedra de trompeta del conservatorio José Luis Paz con el Maestro Manuel Esis desde el Año 1999 al 2003 y también formó parte de La Banda de Concierto Simon Bolivar y de La Orquesta Típica del Estado Zulia.
Kender ha trabajado con diferentes Artistas :Guaco , Oscar D’ Leon , Servando y Florentino , Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gran Coquivacoa , Wilfredo Vargas , Sergio Vegas , Bonny Cepeda , Milly Quesada , Elvis Crespo , Ismael Miranda , Domingo Quiñones , Jerry Rivera , Wilmer Lozano ,Tony vega, Voz Veis, Menudo, entre otros Artistas de los cuales ha formado parte y trabajado.
Kender Medina Forma Parte de Los Metales de Guaco desde Abril del 2010 hasta la Actualidad.
Kender Medina: “ Tocar 1era Trompeta en Guaco ha sido para mí El Reto y La Responsabilidad más importante hasta hoy en mi Carrera.
Rafael Greco - Saxophonist
born in the city of Maracaibo is a saxophonist, composer, arranger, singer and musical producer who has enjoyed a wide ranging and outstanding career, working and performing with groups and artists such as: Guaco, Rawayana, Luisito Quintero, Ricardo Montaner, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Jose Luis Rodríguez, Gerry Weil, Ralph Irizarry, Pedro Castillo, Guillermo Carrasco, Yordano, Wahala, Beat 3, Beatríz Valdes, Juanma Trujillo, El Regaño, Jorge Glem Quartet, C4 Trio, Esperanza Marquez, Miguel Delgado Estévez, Luz Marina, Monsalve y Los Forajidos to name just a few
He has been an integral member of Guaco on two separate occasions: from 1988 to 1999, and later from 2013 to the present
At present, he shares his musical career time with his life as a creative writer, and an outstanding photographer.
Norman Cepeda- Trombonista
Born in Caracas on October 23th, Mechanical Engineer graduated from the University of Zulia. Feel that he is part of the most daring group in Venezuela.
Norman studied Trombon at the "Jose Luis Paz" Conservatory of Music since 1982 and also formed part of the "Youth Symphony Orchestra of Maracaibo".
Speaking of his beginnings, he says that he never imagined that after playing classical music in the "Orquesta Juvenil del Zulia" and Latin Jazz in "Batuke" he would end up in the ranks of GUACO in 1983 as Trombonist.
In addition to being a musician and mechanical engineer Norman is a successful Entrepreneur.
Guaco masterfully rides the line between
pop sensibility and Latin jazz complexity"
"AllMusic Review by Evan C. Gutierrez"
The rhythm section is among the tightest of the day, the horn section is punchy and creatively arranged, and the percussion section is agonizingly funky, using the modern drums-timbales-conga combination
"AllMusic Review by Evan C. Gutierrez"
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