Jose Garcia Hits the Top Jazz Adds Chart at CMJ

Jose Garcia Lands on the Top Jazz Adds Chart

His Second Week in a Row for  Week 2 in Promotions

Onward and Upward

A multi-faceted crooner and guitarist, José García’s upcoming debut album Songs For a Lifetime -  Live, swings, sways and romances the listener with classic songs from the American Songbook, flavored with Latin classics.

When a vocalist comes along with an extraordinary passion for his craft, that passion can be felt in the emotion of his performance. José García is the epitome of this type of vocalist. Whether singing swinging standards or ballads, in English or in Spanish, José connects with his audience and holds them close as they indulge in his lavish voice.

From a very early age growing up in Tecate, Mexico, José was exposed to a variety of great musical influences that helped shape the vocalist he has become today. At the tender age of 6, José began his musical journey by teaching himself to play guitar. Over the years, he devoted countless hours to perfecting his craft. He also found himself drawn to the music of the great jazz crooners, even though his peers couldn’t relate.

As an adult, guitar remained José’s primary instrument. He became an in-demand professional musician in Los Angeles, focusing on Spanish and Flamenco styles.

In late 1999, José’s Spanish guitar duet decided to add a vocalist. Finding the right voice proved to be difficult, so José decided to develop his own vocal skills and serve as the temporary vocalist. José’s vocal quality, range and unique signature sound quickly blossomed, allowing him to cover a variety of Latin styles ranging from Flamenco to Boleros and Bossa Nova. His temporary vocal assignment became permanent, and he added vocals to his professional repertoire.

 

Just a few years ago, José was asked to sing jazz standards as a guest artist. Being a longtime fan of crooners, José jumped at the opportunity. His performance that night was exceptional, and the crowd’s enthusiastic response to his vocals caused him to redirect his career.

José’s upcoming album, Songs for a Lifetime  - Live, captures his respect for the classics and showcases his vocal diversity. Backed by an accomplished rhythm section, this live recording captures his spirited interpretations of timeless standards. There’s something for everyone in this recording, from upbeat swing to sentimental ballads. José even picks up a guitar and serenades the audience with his take on some ultra-romantic Spanish ballads.

With Songs for a Lifetime - Live, José García is poised to establish himself as one of today’s most gifted singers.