The past few years Latin Jazz has emerged as a leading voice in music.  David Gonzalez and The Latin Jazz Experience are a part of this movement.  Although David “Goya” Gonzalez, born in Hartford, CT and initially a self taught musician, has been playing Latin Jazz & Salsa for a number of years, The Latin Jazz Experience are relatively young musicians who have come on the scene in the past few years.  The group is an ensemble of gifted musicians who have been influenced by some of the greats such as Tito Puente, Manny Oquendo, Machito, Ray Barreto, and Ruben Gonzalez.  David Gonzalez has trained and performed with many artists including Jimmy Greene, Ray Gonzalez Orchestra, Helen Baylor, Los Hermanos Moreno, Daniel Salazar and many others.

David Gonzalez & The Latin Jazz Experience represent a union of musical forces that delivers an exploration of Latin Jazz, by fusing the indigenous music of Puerto Rico, Salsa, and a unique and fresh approach that flirts with Fusion creating for some dynamics that set the tone for a musical journey that may start in Old San Juan, and end up in Birdland, NYC.

Gonzalez and the group have currently released their first CD entitled "DREAMS".  You may listen to, as well as purchase the recording on http://www.goyapiano.com/buy-my-cd

For United States and European Bookings Contact: Andres Chaparro, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 860 597-6100  

This talented performer's devotion began at an early age in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.  While most children played outside, he fervently dedicated himself to learning music.  His appreciation for music stirred interest in all its facets.  Through professional development, private instruction and hands on training, Ben has cultivated a unique musical gift.  He has embraced his Latin roots and consistently works to cultivate his talent.  He is a sundry and versatile musician, capable of interrelating genres such as Jazz, Pop, Gospel, Latin, and Rhythm and Blues.  Through his endeavors, he has had the privilege of networking with many prominent personalities including bass manufacturer, Ken Smith, R&B singer, Brian McKnight, and world-renowned musicians, Victor Wooten, Adam Nitti, and Gerald Veasley.  Since 2003, he has been the exclusive bass player for the Ray Gonzalez Orchestra and most recently, joined the David Gonzalez Latin Jazz Experience, also playing bass.  He exerts himself in helping others reach their potential by sharing his own expertise in guitar, bass, piano and voice.  Ben also has expansive experience as a studio engineer, arranger and musician

Flutist Ahmed Gonzalez, from Puerto Rico, represents the new crop of exciting young Latin musicians. Equally versatile in Latin, Jazz, Classical, Rock and World Music, his beautiful expressive tone and impressive improvisational skills breathe magic into these magnificent compositions.  Ahmed Gonzalez has been a flutist for over 15 years, focusing on Latin-American musical styles, classical music, and American Jazz. A student of Sue Kurian (herself a student of the great French flutist, Jean-Pierre Rampal).He has performed with Giovanni Hidalgo, Antonio Caban Vale (El Topo) , Roy Brown, Los Pleneros De La 21, Jose Gonzalez and Criollo Clasico and in the prestigious Heineken Jazz Jam Series in Puerto Rico, Boston Convention Center, University of Puerto Rico, Yale University, Princeton University, University of Massachusetts-Bright Moments Festival, University of Hartford, Casa Aboy Cultural Center (PR), Puerto Rican Institute of Culture, Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico.