Considered by critics around the world
to be one of today’s finest Latin jazz artists,
Mexican-born vibraphonist and composer Victor Mendoza’s
career includes performances with his own group and
as guest soloist around the globe. Presentations include
guest appearances with the World Festival Orchestra
under the direction of Paquito D’Rivera, the
Milan Svoboda Orchestra in Prague, sold-out shows at
Queen Elizabeth Hall in London and in Tel Aviv, and
as soloist with the Carlos Chávez Symphony Orchestra
in Mexico City.
As
a professor at the Berklee College of Music, Victor
has earned an international reputation as a jazz educator,
regularly conducting master classes at major music
schools and universities around the world. Recent clinic
and concert presentations include international conferences
at PASIC, IAJE, Festival Internacional de la Marimba
(Chiapas, Mexico), Festival Internacional de la Patagonia
(Argentina), “Perkuska” (Poland), and the “Journées
de la Percussion” festival in Paris.
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Establishing the proper playing position and basic 2 mallet stroke
