ACOUSTIC JUNGLE
Their music has been called Latin Jazz, World Beat and Tropique. Their sound is a unique blend of exotic rhythms and Flamenco guitar with popular jazz songwriting sensibilities. Although they hail from the Lone Star State, their sound is clearly influenced by the lush musical traditions of Mexico, South America and the Caribbean islands.
Acoustic Jungle wheels down a path less traveled by modern musicians. Choosing to play acoustic instruments for their warm tones and earthy presance, the music feels, at times, as though it's traveling into the past to reveal a brief flimpse of ancient mysteries. They also effectively capture the sensual pleasure of a sunny summer days on a beautiful beach.
Born in New Orleans, LA, Ryans family moved to Texas during his childhood. Ryan began his musical studies at age 10 when his parents bought him his first drum set. He progresed quickly as a drummer and was encouraged by his instructor to learn a second instrument to further his musical knowledge. His father traded a shotgun for an electric guitar, and was soon driving him to Rock n Roll gigs in popular night clubs. Ryan's true passion, however, was with classical guitar. He soon began studying the classical guitar seriously, tackling many of the instruments most challenging pieces. Ryan is Acoustic Jungle's founder and principle writer of it's many infectious melodies. He hopes his unique musical background and his business degree from the UT in Austin will lead Acoustic Jungle to a prolific future.
Born in Melbourne, FL, Greg moved to TX in 1987 to pursue a career as a graphic designer. Greg graduated from SWTX State Univ. with a degree in design, and was soon working on
projects for CD Roms, video games and major motion pictures. Greg has played bass for over 20 years and began studying double bass with the assistant principle bassist for the SA Symphony. He is currently studying with the TX State Lutheran College's double bass instructor. Greg has played with many well known TX artists, including Floramay Holliday and Shelley King. He has had the privilege of performing at some of the most beloved venues in TX including Austin's Continental Club, Saxon Pub and Antone's. Greg is Acoustic Jungle's Art director and counter-melody writer.
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SEVYLLA DEL MAZO brings over 20 years experience as a musical performer to the band. In addition to her great percussion work with Acustic Jungle, Sevylla can also be seen with West African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Lannaya, and traditional Cuban and Afro-Cuban group, Buscando el Monte. She also currently works with the Century Community learning Center and supervises an after-school program at Langford Elementary in Austin TX. Her experience has also taken her to Brazil to study Santo Daime and indigenous cultures of the Brazilian rainforest region, and to Cuba for drum and dance training with the Conjunto Folklorico de Trinidad.
ACOUSTIC
LATIN
JAZZ
RATE: $125 hr
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