| Caché - Toronto's Fiercest Salsa Band |
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With original songs and a unique sound, Caché is one of the leading bands of the Latin Scene and has received the "Best Latin Alternative Band of the Year" - INDIES, "Best Instrumental CD" - TIMA and "Featured Latin Artist" - New Music Series, among others. ***** Caché a great band for any occassion... Weddings, Corporate, Private, Festivals.. *****
Caché was formed in December 2001 by a group of professional musicians commited to the development of original material, that believe Salsa is an urban expression of many Latin Cultures.
Tha band has 2 CDS - Blended and Toronto Sessions and has been guest in various compilation and collection Salsa CD's. Their last CD was produced in January 2007 and is now being listed and played in Canada, the U.S., England, Colombia, Italy and Hawaii. Caché will launch a third CD in the fall of 2009. The band is formed by musicians with a variety of ethnic backgrounds: Canada, Colombia, Venezuela, Italy and Cuba. A combination that has created its unique sound with the groove of Latin music, a touch of jazz in a few melodies and an upbeat and energetic show.
Discography:
Caché - Exploring - 2002
Caché - Blended - 2004 (Licensed to Universal) Various Artists - Siempre Salsa - 2005 (LBM) Various Artist - Best Independent Latin - 2006 Caché - The Toronto Sessions - 2007 (Caché Management) Our current members include:
Richard Morales (Baby Bass) was born in New York City, but soon after he was born he went back to his family’s native land Cartagena, Colombia. Richard started playing percussion at 10 years old, surrounded by Gaita rhythms and local Caribbean and African music. At 17 he started playing bass touring most of the country before he was 18. He performed with many artists in Colombia and released his own album in 1990, a combination of local folk music and Latin funk. Richard immigrated to Canada in December 1993 arriving to Calgary, where he played with African, Acid Jazz and Salsa bands. In September 1994 he moved to Toronto. Since then he has played with Pacandé, Grupo Mora and Vibrason Richard is a founding member of Caché. Randy Stirtzinger (El Guajiro) (Vibraphone/El Aparato) a lifetime resident of St. Catharines, Randy Stirtzinger began his studies at age 17. He studied classical piano with Niagara Falls teacher Rivoli Lesulauro (student of Late Isidor Philipp). Self-taught as a jazz pianist he also studied Latin piano with Cuban master Hilario Durán. Randy studied Vibraphone with Toronto vibist/percussionist John Brownell, best-known for his work with the Toronto Percussion Ensemble and the Hamilton Philarmonic Orchestra. Randy also studied bass violin with the late Nick Molfesi (Buffalo Philarmonic Orchestra) and with Toronto bassist Pat Collins. El Guajiro also studied Latin music and percussion with Memo Acevedo in the early 1980s in Toronto. Chris Butcher is a trombone player quickly establishing himself as a unique force in the Canadian jazz scene. Chris lives in Toronto, having moved from his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba to study at Humber College’s prestigious jazz degree program. Having recently graduated with numerous awards, Chris is already a presence in many aspects of the music scene, including recording sessions, Toronto’s many diverse live music clubs, festivals across Canada, The United States and Europe, as a music journalist, and teaching music in schools or out of his own studio. Ruben Vazquez (Piano was born in Havana, Cuba. In 1994 graduated from the Conservatory “Amadeo Roldan”. In 2006 graduated of Jazz studies from Thompson Rivers University. He studied jazz improvisation techniques with Don Thompson, Phil Dwyer, Chucho Valdez, and others. He has recorded and performed with several artists like Jane Bunnett, Luis Mario Ochoa, Roberto Ochipinti, Diego Marulanda, Fantasia Orquestra, Evaristo Machado, Nick Ali, Pablo Acea and others. |