User:Danman01/John Peña

John Peña
playing guitar under the guidance of his father (John Peña Sr.). By the age of 17 while residing in Puerto Rico he was sought after as a bassist which jump started his professional career. He’s well versed in all types of music and his versatility ranges anywhere from rock, jazz, r&b, blues,latin, gospel and everything in between.
 * John began his musical journey in New York at the young age of 6,

Collaborators
the late Celia Cruz(Queen of Salsa), Carlos Santana,Julio Iglesias,Justo Almario, Sergio Mendez,Tania Maria,Natalie Cole, The Crusaders,Herb Alpert, Chaka Khan,Take 6,the late Jerry Garcia, Chick Correa,Steve Vai,Diana Ross,Tolu, Aretha Franklin,Ricky Martin,Barry Manilow, Larry Carlton,Michael McDonald,Joe Sample, Jeff Koz,Arturo Sandoval,Los Lobotomys, Dionne Warwick,Katherine McPhee(American Idol), Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship), John Cafferty, Glen Hughes (Deep Purple),Don Felder (Eagles), Alex Acuña & the Unkowns, Oscar Castro-Neves, Ivan Lins, David Garfield & the Cats, the late Michael Brecker,David Sanborn,Patti LaBelle,Vesta, Anne Nesby,Patti Austin,Kenny G,Tommy Walker, Andrae Crouch,Yolanda Adams,Walter Hawkins and many more.
 * He’s performed and or recorded with artists such as:

TV and Movie Credits
Programmer,and or Arranger include: Rush Hour 3,Along Came Polly,Rush Hour,Men in Black2,Proof of Life, Mo Money,AMillion to Juan,Maximum Risk, Bringing Down the House,Original Sin, Access Hollywood,ET,Friends,Roundhouse,Oprah, Tyra Banks Show,Jerry Springer, Desperate HouseWives, and "What's Eating You" to name a few. He co-wrote the theme song to “Balko” TV hit drama series in Germany. He received the award for best music on “What’s Eating You” (Sundance film festival). Latin Grammy nomination for best latin jazz interpretation “El Bongo de Vangogh” Band-(Tolu). Nominated for Cable Ace awards 3 years running in collaboration for best music, dance and variety for the Hit show (Roundhouse_(TV_series)). The award was won in 93. Played on the Grammy winning record "Discovery" with artist Larry Carlton. JP has been writing, arranging,programming,engineering and producing in association with Csm in the areas of Pop, Dance, R&B, Jazz and Rock. For samples go to:Csmwordsandmusic He also is doing the same work in the Gospel and Latin Gospel arena.
 * His TV and Movie Credits as a Musician,Composer,

Other Ventures
(Music for Tv and Film):UltimateSourceMusic.Com (Future development for Tv and Film) (If you like to travel and save money or make money part time or full time while you travel, Click it,Bookit,&Save)@:JohnsTravel.WorldVentures.biz
 * John is working with Ultimate Source Music
 * He is also working with M.G.P. Entertainment
 * John is involved with WorldVentures Business

Equipment
Xotic Basses XJ Series Xoticeffects.com Daddario Strings Daddario.com PlanetWaves Planetwaves.com Warwick Amps Framus Guitars and Amps
 * John endorses:

John also plays Fender, Moon, Tbass, Warwick, Ken Smith & Custom Basses.

Influences
One of my all time influences in music was Michael Brecker. He was a true inspiration in composition and playing. We will truly miss him. May he rest in peace and may his music live on.

We mourn the loss of another great giant in Jazz. (Joe Zawinul) who passed away on 9/11/2007. Many of us have been greatly impacted and influenced by him and his music. May he rest in peace and may his music live on.