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Drew Diego Bennett is an International Nuevo Flamenco
Guitarist, recording artist, Film score composer and Multi
Instrumentalist. He practices and promotes The Tao, Tai Chi,
Yoga, implores the power of staff, and a healthy life style.
A former music teacher, licensed minister and missionary, Drew
now lives full time as a National Performer and investor of
Flamenco Guitar Music.
Drew began Classical/Flamenco guitar lessons at age seven and
studied the prestigious Richard Pick Classical Guitar courses;
Chicago University. Drew also studied private guitar lessons in
Jazz guitar, music theory and progressive styles under
instructor T.J. Helmerich (Innovator of eight finger guitar
technique) who is now on the Engineering Staff at The Guitar
Institute of Technology at The Music Institute in Los Angeles
California.
Drew became skilled on the guitar and studied rigorously from
1979 - 1987. He then toured professionally from then to current
throughout the United States.
Drew has a rich heritage of Aristocrats in the Pieper lineage,
Vonderguist lineage, Bennett Lineage, and Hanna Lineage. His
proud heritage has bestowed the power and mastery that his
original compositions command. As a Maestro, Drew has created a
unique Nuevo Flamenco/Classical Guitar style that culminates
pleasing and passionate music. Drew Diego Bennett also performs
the Mandola, Bouzouki, Harp Guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, and
flutes on studio records. He also acts as the Music Director as
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Drew Diego Bennett is a proficient Pro Tools Engineer and is
trained and degreed in Sound Physics.
"I've been trained by masters of Chinese Tao, Kung Fu, Sound
Physics, Marketing and Master teachers of music." states Drew.
"I am now honored to bestow upon the people my musical gift
forms of original music."
Drew Diego Bennett's release 'Flamenco Salsa' was a Grammy Entry
in 2008 for categories 'Best New Artist', and 'Best World
Contemporary Album'. This CD is an evocative Spanish-Nuevo
Flamenco Guitar compilation with pieces consisting of Spanish,
Brazilian, (Salsa), Cuban, Mediterranean, and Rumba influences.
The Ballads are full of Romance and Passion.
His release ‘Caribbean Remix’ is an intimate remix of the songs
previously released on ‘Flamenco Salsa.’ Drew removed the drum
kit and keyboard productions, and kept the Latin Percussion. The
Flamenco Guitar Tracks were re-recorded as well as the Bass
tracks with a more ethnic Salsa-Caribbean style.
Drew also holds degrees in Sound Engineering, Business Marketing
and Music Theory. He is also a Black Belt in Kung Fu. Drew has
worked with other world class producers and engineers such as
John Herrera, Anna Maria others. Drew has also been commissioned
for hire as a songwriter, composer, commercial audio composer
and film-score soundtrack artist.
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Drew Diego Bennett tours and records with the finest musicians
from around the world. His ensemble, "Vino Rico" consists of
world class National Musicians such as, John Herrera, (National
Drummer & Producer) Emilio Santiago (Latin Percussionist of the
famous 'Esteban's band), Ray Nelson (Former Trumpet player of
the famous 'Esteban's band) Hai Jung Choi (Korean female bassist
formerely of, "As Is".) Travis Whitmer, (National
Keyboard/pianist & vocalist) Sherry Finzer, (National Classical
Flautist), Chris Ozuna, (National Percussionist), and many
others.
"My greatest passion is bringing gifted music to the World.
Music is a universal language that brings a smile to the face,
warmth to the heart and inspires the greatness within."
For bookings, Wine Events, Receptions, Main Events, Concerts,
Charitable Events, Theaters, Casinos, Fine Art Events, Museum
receptions, Festivals, Corporate Planning, DMC events, MPI
events, TV/radio appearances; |