UCHAN
  
Artist Information
Instrumentation
Willy Cruz: Steeldrum ( Pan), Didjeridu, Fulani Flutes, Shakuhachi, Lead
Voice, Keys & Synths, All Percussion , Drums ( on pre-recorded tracks)
Willy Cruz ( aka Seachnasaigh) is the Main Composer/Arranger for all the
Uchan material. He also is the groups musical director and events planner.
Nepo Soteri: Guitar & Bass, Secondary Vocals, Guitar EFX
Nepo Soteri is a Co-Author /Contributor for some of Uchan's repetoire.
Juan Pablo Uribe: Saxophone & Flute.
A Colombian Saxophonist and flutist. He started his musical education in Colombia at the Andes and Javeriana Universities, where he helped to develop the first Jazz program in Bogota in 1995.
In 1998, he moved to New York to finish his Degree in music. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from City College University in Manhattan, where he studied Jazz Performance.
He had Rolando Briceño, John Patitucci, Scott Reaves, Eric Alexander and David Del Tredicci among his teachers. He played with The United Nations Orchestra, Ray Santos, Furley, La cumbiamba Eneye, San Juan Hill, Jesus “Chuito” Quintero, Andres Cepeda, Edmar Castañeda and Rolando Briceño, among others. He has recorded with Topaz, San Juan Hill, Maquina Mono, The United Nations Orchestra, Revolú, Furley and Andrea Tierra.
Other instrumentation: Kora. Balafon, Gucheng, Koto, Erhu, Violin, Cello,
Horn Section.
Biography
2007 NYC, NY:- Brooklyn Born Willy Cruz ( Seachnasaigh) began his musical
journey as a Drummer. Performing with local NYC bands in Under ACME, CBGB,
Limelight and many others. He met up with an West African friend , Atchade
Assongba who invited him to join his All West African Drum Ensemble. For
5 years they performed together , traveling to Washington DC to perform
for Bill Clinton, and for many emissaries. Following their performance
years, they both headed back to Atchade's home of Benin, West Africa. Mr
Cruz spent a year living in a small remote village of Duisa, studying ritual
Vodun drumming. Upon returning home to NYC, Willy Cruz inititiated The
World Music Ensemble. His first early compositions captured the raw dynamic
energy he experienced while living in West Africa. Having a real taste
for Indigenous music led Mr Cruz to many musical sojourns: Indonesia, Malaysia,
Japan, China, Philippines, Aboriginal Australia. These trips set the stage
for what was to be the birth of UCHAN. NOw in its Primordial stage UCHAN
is an ever-changing expression of Human experience. Willy Cruz encapsulates
his music with heart and soul , from the experiences living amongst ancient
cultures, warriors, headhunters, great musicians, writers & poets.
The Vibrancy and Energy of Uchan is Raw, Spiritual, Grounding, Sublime
yet comprehensible. A disdain for the ordinary, a passion for creativity,
improvisation, and like Jazz and Folk Music..Timeless!
Discography
Will Seachnasaigh- Dharpa: Songs from the DReamtime, Lyrichord Records,
NYC
Will Seachnasaigh - Dreamings
Released by The Relaxation Co. /Ellipses Arts, NY
UCHAN LIVE
at Guastavinos NYC
May 9, 2008
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