MP3 Del Pasado al Presente - LATIN: Bolero

Romantic Traditional Latin Music performed Instrumentally by Trumpet player Frankie Cendejas. Passed down through the generations this music has special meaning to those that know it.

10 MP3 Songs
LATIN: Bolero, JAZZ: Latin Jazz



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The Biography of Frankie Cendejas

Frankie Cendejas was born in Los Angeles, California and was raised in nearby Norwalk. He was introduced to music at a very young age by his family who has been performing Latin music for generations. As he was growing up he was inspired to play the Trumpet and perform many forms of Music such as Latin, jazz and R&B.

Frankie started performing professionally while he was attending high school, during which time he was a featured soloist at local college jazz bands. After high school, Frankie continued his musical ambitions and later signed his first recording contract with Allied Artists Records.

Through the years, Frankie has performed internationally with jazz, R&B and Latin based groups and has worked with many talented and well known musicians such as Cesar Rosas (Los Lobos), Carlos Del Puerto Jr., Juan Carlos Quintero, Ric Flauding, Tony Guerrero, Greg Vail, Rob Mullins and producer Joey Arreguin.

Frankie has always been passionate about performing Latin music. Through the inspiration and encouragement from his family, he has completed his first solo CD of traditional Latin romantic ballads titled Del Pasado al Presente. Soon after his debut release, Frankie became the recipient of an Orange County Music Award in the category for Best Traditional Latin.

The Story of Del Pasado al Presente

Most of the music on this CD has been performed by my Family for many years. My Grandfather played throughout Southern California beginning in the 1930's and passed down this great traditional music to his children; but if I had to pick the two people that inspired me the most, I'd point to my dad, Rudy Cendejas, and to his brother, Jimmy Cendejas

As I was growing up, I always felt the excitement at my family gatherings while the band that my dad and Uncle Jimmy organized was performing. I loved to watch my dad sing and play his drums. And man, there was no saxophone player I knew of that played with the feeling fun and excitement that Jimmy did.

One evening at a family party, Jimmy found out that I was learning how to play the trumpet and he asked me to come up onto the stage and play a song with him. I was up there the rest of the night and I still have fond, vivid memories of playing next to him and my dad. In my mind, I can still see Jimmy giving me the nod while he was playing, signifying it was my turn to "take one" (i.e. ad lib a trumpet solo). That nod was the first step to finding my love for my horn, and love for the performance of this music. That night changed my life.

I'd also like to acknowledge gratitude to my mother, who ignited the fire within me when she suggested that I create an Instrumental recording of Latin ballads led by solo trumpet. Thank you, mom, for your love and inspiration that has culminated in these recordings.

This CD is dedicated to those who know and love this very special music. Del Pasado al Presente is a tribute to my family and to others who have performed this music in the past, and now in the present.


"Anyone who hears Frankie Cendejas perform the songs from his CD del Pasado al Presente, will have a chance to see the smooth and cool trumpeter elevate Latin music to new heights".
Justino Aguila
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Arts and entertainment

"Wow, que gran talento. The entire CD is very refreshing, well performed and the selections are superb. It has beautiful arrangements and is very nice overall".
VIAIAM
WDNA Radio Miami, Florida

"His style is very captivating. The way he often slides slowly from note to note is so languid and silky that is really mesmerizes and sounds quite a bit different from other trumpet players. His style captures a south of the border, hot nights and spicy love feeling".
Randall Davis
THE CREATIVE SERVICE PR AGENCY