| Description | Price |
| 3 hours two sets, Full Quintet | $4000 (USD) |
| Two 45 minutes set, Full Quintet | $2500 (USD) |
| 90 minutes performance, Full Quintet | $3000 (USD) |
| 60 minutes performance, Full Quintet | $2500 (USD) |
Cubop Jazz Quintet
Edwin Bayard- Reeds
Eddie Brookshire- Upright Bass
Moses Mabarek-Piano
Patrick Richard-Guitar
Rolando Matias- Drums and Percussion
RLJQ is a dynamic Afro-Cuban Jazz quartet based in Ohio. The group is led by the renowned Puerto Rican percussionist and drummer Rolando Matias. RLJQ seamlessly fuses Afro-rhythms with jazz, skillfully maintaining the essence of both genres in their vibrant performances.
Rolando and his ensemble have captivated audiences both nationally and internationally, sharing the stage with Grammy winners such as Brian Lynch, Ray Vega, Bill Summers, Arturo Sandoval, Chucho and Chuchito Valdez, Pascal Bokar, among others.
They have headlined at some of the most prestigious jazz clubs across the United States, including Jazz Alley, Iridium, The Jazz Kitchen, Rusty’s Jazz Cafe, and The Hot House, showcasing their exceptional talent and passion for jazz.
Rolando's releases have garnered critical acclaim, receiving reviews in esteemed publications such as JazzTimes, DownBeat, and Jazziz. Additionally, he has made multiple appearances on BET on Jazz, featuring interviews and performances on Sherry Carter's show, further establishing his presence in the jazz community.
We are R L J Q, an Afro-Cuban jazz quintet proudly based in Central Ohio. Our ensemble features many of the premier musicians in the area with the likes of Eddy Bayard, Michael Cox, or Rob Dixon on reeds, Max Gize, Patrick Richard, or Kendall Bevin guitar, Dean Hulett, Brandon Meeks, or Eddie Brookshire on bass, Michael Haywood, Dean Marcellana, the prodigy Moses Mabarek, or Jon Eshelman on piano and B3 organ, and myself, Rolando, on drums and percussion as the unifying rhythmic glue for the ensemble. Together, we bring a vibrant, dynamic sound that celebrates the rich traditions and contemporary spirit of Afro-Cuban jazz.
= free travel (up to 11680 miles)
We need a performance space of 8 meters x 5 meters, we require backline to include grand piano (tuned) if electric piano needed Kurzweil SP 7 electric piano with weighted keys , bass amp cabinet, Meinl Cajon or equal, Meinl Shekere medium, 5 congas Meinl or equal, Large wood Djembe, Hit hat stand and cymbals, 3 cymbals stands to include ride, crash, splash, Yamaha Maple Custom or equal drum set, Fender or Mesa Boogie amp with 2 12' speaker similar to Fender Twin Reverb tube amp, large persian rug 5 meters x 5 meters
We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue. We need to time to load in and out, sound check time
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Various International Jazz Festival in Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Israel, Japan, Scandinavia..it amazing to perform for different cultures and see how they enjoy the Afro-Latin Rhythms
Festivals
Started playing at a young age, for nearly 40 years, with the ensemble since early 90, we have performed through the USA, Canada, Mexico and abroad
Miles Davis, Jerry Gonzalez, Fort Apache, Mongo Santamaria, El Chicano, Santana, etc
We arrive at least 90 minutes prior to the venue, and perform one 90 minute set or concert , if at jazz venues like clubs, we arrive at least 90 minutes prior to the venue to complete sound check and perform two 60 minutes shows
Yes, need shade depending of the weather
Set repertoire list
Exciting, and high energy!
Wedding
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Theatre Show
New Year's Eve
Jazz
Latin Jazz
Arabic Music
Cuban
Latin
Instrumental
Will travel internationally
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