Angelo Velasquez @angelo_drums
Drums
Angelo Velasquez @angelo_drums
Drums
About
Angelo Velasquez is a proud Los Angeles based Jazz drummer, composer, and band leader. He holds his Masters degree in Jazz Performance from California Institute of the Arts and his Bachelors degree in Jazz Performance from California State University Northridge Department. Angelo is the 2021 Downbeat winner for best composition, the Roy O Disney scholarship winner, and a Herb Alpert Scholarship recipient . The leader of “YOCOYA”, Angelo blends, musical styles from all over the world with jazz, in both his playing and compositions to create a powerful, unifying, and emotional musical experience. Angelo has performed with the likes of Josh Nelson, Dontae Winslow, Luis Conte, Sasha Berliner, Nick Mancini, Larry Koonse, Alphonso Johnson, Wayne Bergeron , Brian Scanlon, Ira Nepus, Gary Pratt, Bob Sheppard, and John Daversa. Angelo has performed at many prestigious Jazz Festivals and Musical events such as The Newport Jazz Festival, The Greek Theater, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center
Music
I play a mixture of Jazz, rock, Afro-Cuban, and Flamenco
Videos
Photos
Audio
Levantate
The Chieftain
Ensemble profiles
- Instrument: Latin-Fusion Jazz
- Location: Los Angeles (Northridge)
Programs
Host one of these programs in your space!
A Journey through Jazz Piano Trio
- Musician profile: Angelo Velasquez
- Instruments: Trio (Drums, bass, piano)
- Musicians: Angelo Velasquez, Josh Nelson, Ethan Moffitt
- Musician profile: Angelo Velasquez
- Instruments: Drums + Guitar, Sax, Organ, or Bass
- Musicians: Angelo Velasquez, Keelan Walters, or Matt Valencia
Past groupmuses (2)
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Backyard
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 7:00 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Del Rey, Los Angeles
- Instruments: Trio (Drums, bass, piano)
- Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event
Happened 3 months ago
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Living room
Windsor Hills Neighborhood Concert
Saturday, Jul 13, 2024 6:00 PM PDT
- Neighborhood: Windsor Hills
- Instruments: Trio (Drums, bass, piano)
- Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event
Happened 5 months ago