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Article: Valiente Latin jazz.(musician Jessica Valiente)(Entrevista)
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- Latin Beat Magazine
- Article date:
- April 1, 2004
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On December 30, 1965, in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, New York, another talent was added to the world of music with the birth of Jessica Valiente. Raised in New Jersey, she leads one of New York's most unique Latin jazz bands; one that has diligently worked at achieving its own identity. After witnessing a performance by this young ensemble, one immediately identifies with the fresh approach to a genre that produces more Latin jazz groups than venues willing to accommodate them.
Valiente's first instrument was the recorder, purchased by her parents John Mariano and Candida Luisa Amataya. "Mostly jazz and classical was listened to at home. My parents went ...
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