Bobby Medina
Spreading happiness throughout the world one concert at a time.
Originally from Los Angeles, Trumpeter, Bandleader and Composer Bobby Medina has performed with many of the world’s legendary artists, including Ray Charles, Mel Torme, The Four Tops, Frankie Valli and The Temptations to name just a few. His electrifying performances are both highly artistic as well as humorous and entertaining. As a composer, Bobby is currently bringing his own brand of Latin influenced jazz to concert audiences and educational presentations across the world. Bobby has performed in more than 20 countries and in cities ranging from New York City to Tel Aviv, Buenos Aires to Tokyo. Mr. Medina’s genre-bending style appeals to people of all ages and walks of life.
“Between Worlds” featured in Jazz Journal UK!
Great news! Very proud to have my CD “Between Worlds” reviewed by Jazz Journal UK. It’s an honor to be placed between jazz legends John McLaughlin and Brad Mehldau. Also super excited that it elicited such an enthusiastic response (please read it and support Jazz Journal!). Thank you Michael Tucker and to everyone involved in … Continue reading “Between Worlds” featured in Jazz Journal UK! Read more...
Featured Profile – Jazz Journal UK
Exciting news!!! I’m super honored to have been given a feature profile in this month’s issue of Jazz Journal UK. This is their answer to Downbeat and it’s one of the most respected Jazz magazines in the world. They had given my new CD Between Worlds a five star review in a recent past issue. … Continue reading Featured Profile – Jazz Journal UK Read more...
“[Between Worlds] is as sensuous and immediate in impact as it is structurally arresting and poetically satisfying – and as such, totally recommended.”
–Michael Tucker, Jazz Journal
“Bobby’s trumpet playing is flawless!”
–Jim Wilke, KPLU FM 88.5 Seattle
“The Cosmopolitan Pops show is a wonderful presentation!”
–Susan Sagawa, Cultural Programs Manager, City of Auburn
“Medina is impressive not only for his command of the trumpet and flugelhorn but also for the blues feeling often at the heart of his solos whether improvising on traditional Latin music or on hybrid like his ‘Tulum.’”
– Doug Ramsey, International Jazz Journalist and Author
CLINICS & MENTORING: EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Bobby’s clinics are a great way to inspire students to reach their full potential and help improve the overall quality of the ensembles they play in. He brings a wealth of both academic knowledge and real life professional experience to his classes. He relates well to all ages by making everyone feel comfortable through his performance demonstrations and humorous anecdotes about the music business.
Sponsoring a clinic with Bobby is the perfect way to revitalize the spirit of your brass section, band or orchestra. In addition to this, new skills will be imparted, the basics will be reinforced and players will leave with a sense of new found determination and motivation.
WHO IS IT FOR? Programs can be adapted to fit your individual needs. Clinics can be for trumpeters, brass players or all instrumentalists. Emphasis can center on ensemble playing, jazz playing, brass technique and general musicianship.
VARIOUS TOPICS INCLUDE
- Developing power, range and endurance for trumpet
- Jazz improvisation for all instrumentalists
- Sight reading secrets for all levels
- Understanding the Music business and more.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
1. Seminar and Q&A with Bobby starting from his early days in the school band program to performing with legendary artists around the world.
2. Seminar, Q&A and Guest Performance with Bobby. This includes rehearsal, soundcheck and performance concert with your school band. Mr. Medina has his own personal music library available for guest appearances and/or or he would be happy to perform repertoire of your selection.
3. Seminar, Q&A and Performance with Bobby and his band. This includes rehearsal, soundcheck and performance concert with your school band, and duel performance with your band. As an added bonus, outstanding students are typically given the opportunity to be featured in the show with Bobby and his band. Mr. Medina can provide music that will feature your students.
Seminars are typically 1 hour in length and packed with lots of information based on Mr. Medina’s vast experience in the music industry.
These programs are very popular with students and audiences as they create an exciting and educational experience for everyone!
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“BETWEEN WORLDS”
Bobby Medina’s ambitious Between Worlds project is well titled. His mother came from Mexico, his father is from the U.S., and his wife was originally from Sweden, so he has had plenty of exposure to different worlds and cultures. The title Between Worlds also applies to the wide variety of music that is featured on this release. While many of the performances are Latin jazz and utilize an orchestra, not every selection is orchestral, Latin or purely jazz. However there is a unity to the set with each performance being melodic and consistently creative. The music of “Between Worlds” deserves to be heard throughout the world.
CLICK TO BUY“MY KIND OF JAZZ”
For years, people have been asking when am I going to record my jazz quartet? I’m happy to tell you that it’s finally here! On this recording you’ll find a few jazz gems as well as some of our most requested pieces. We’ve tried to put a unique spin on the music with our own arrangements and musical twists. It is without further adieu that I present to you “My kind of jazz”. Enjoy!
CLICK TO BUY“HOLIDAY MAGIC”
This recording represents a wide range of musical styles and adaptations of holiday favorites. On it you will hear everything from a Latin jazz version of the 16th century Catalonian carol “El Noi de la Mare” to perennial favorites such as “Sleighride”, a smooth jazz rendition of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and many others. My wish is to add some variety into the music of the season and to help make your holidays extra special for years to come.
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Medina Entertainment Resources is a talent agency founded by Bobby Medina specializing in booking talent for a wide variety of public events, corporate events, private events an more. Clientele includes Seattle Seahawks, Starbucks, Southwest Airlines, and more.
Click here to visit the official website of Medina Entertainment Resources to learn more.