Angelo Velasquez

Drums

Angelo Velasquez

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

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Audio

Levantate

The Chieftain

Ensemble profiles

Programs

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Past groupmuses (2)

  • Backyard

    A Lush Life Birthday Bash

    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 about 2 months ago

  • 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 4 months ago