Cache performs Monday August 6th.
Queens Park.

Cache was formed in December 2001 by a group of professional musicians committed to the development of original material, that believe Salsa is an urban expression of many Latin Cultures.The band has 2 CDs - Blended and Toronto Sessions and has been guest invarious compilation and collection Salsa CD's. Their last CD was produced inJanuary 2007 and is now being listed and played in Canada, the U.S., England, Colombia, Italy and Hawaii. Cache will launch a third CD in thefall of 2007. The band is formed by musicians with s a variety of ethnic backgrounds:Canada, Colombia, Venezuela, Italy and South Africa. A combination that has created its a unique sound with the groove of Latin music, a touch of jazzin a few melodies and an upbeat and energetic show.

Our current members include: Daniel Stone (Congas, Vocals) is a native of Caracas, Venezuela. He began musical studies at an early age, focusing on percussion studies at sixteen.He decided to move to Canada in 1995, where he continued his studies inpercussion, arranging and music calligraphy. Daniel has performed with awide variety of artists, covering a diverse range of musical styles and genres ranging from Salsa, Cumbia, Samba and Bossa Nova, to Flamenco,Reggae, Jazz, Rock and Pop. Some of the artists and groups that Daniel hasperformed and/or recorded with include: Juno and Grammy Award winner NellyFurtado, Macondo, Cimarrón, Fantasía, Pacandé, Pedras da Rua, EsmeraldaEnrique Spanish Dance Company, Jane Bunnett, Angel Luis and Nestor Torres,Eliana Cuevas and Apostle of Hustle.

Daniel is a founding member of Cache.Randy Stirzinger (El Guajiro) (Vibraphone/El Aparato) a lifetime resident ofSt. Catharines, Randy Stirtzinger began his studies at age 17. He studiedclassical piano with Niagara Falls teacher Rivoli Lesulauro (student of LateIsidor Philipp). Self-taught as a jazz pianist he also studied Latin pianowith Cuban master Hilario Durán. Randy studied Vibraphone with Torontovibist/percussionist John Brownell, best-known for his work with the Toronto Percussion Ensemble and the Hamilton Philarmonic Orchestra. Randy also studied bass violin with the late Nick Molfesi (Buffalo PhilarmonicOrchestra) and with Toronto bassist Pat Collins. El Guajiro also studied Latin music and percussion with Memo Acevedo in the early 1980s in Toronto. Sean Bellaviti (Piano) was born in Spain, and raised in Italy. He has performed both in Canada and abroad and is currently working on his PhD in Ethnomusicology at the University of Toronto.

Juan Carlos Cardenas (Lead Vocals, Guiro) was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Juan Carlos has always been surrounded by music, playing and singing at a young age. Juan Carlos has played with many bands and artists in the City including, Cimarrón, Grupo Mora, Vibrason, Yomo Toro, Larry Harlow, Nick Ali and his Cruzao band, Jane Bunnet, Angel Luis and Hilario Durán among others. Juan Carlos has also been part of many recording sessions that include a diversity of styles like Hip Hop, Pop, Reggae, Latin Jazz and Salsa. He has evolved dramatically into one of the most energetic singersin town, his charisma and personality on stage make him unique. Juan Carlosis a founding member of Caché.Wilson M. Acevedo (Timbales, Vocals) was born in Medellín, Colombia. Wilson immigrated to Canada in 1978. His passion for music tool him to work as a DJin Toronto spinning the urban underground dance grooves.

Wilson is amulti-talented self taught percussionist with influences from urban, dance grooves and latin roots. In 1989, Wilson met Memo Acevedo, considered to having introduce Latin Music in Toronto clubs, and played with Banda Brava.In 1993 he ormed his own bands: Vibrason, Mora Sextet and Grupo Mora. Wilson has shared stage with many high caliber international musicians including Oscar D'Leon, Larry Harlow from Fania All Stars, Combo de LasEstrellas, just to name a few. Some of the artists and groups that Wilson has performed and/or recorded with include: Memo Acevedo and Banda Brava,Los Tropicales, Hilario Duran, Luis Mario Ochoa, Giovanni Ruiz, and Pacandé among others.

Wilson is a founding member of Caché.Richard Morales (Baby Bass) was born in New York City, but soon after he wasborn he went back to his family's native land Cartagena, Colombia. Richardstarted playing percussion at 10 years old, surrounded by Gaita rhythms andlocal Caribbean and African music. At 17 he started playing bass touring most of the country before he was 18. He performed with many artists in Colombia and released his own album in 1990, a combination of local folkmusic and Latin funk. Richard immigrated to Canada in December 1993 arriving to Calgary, where he played with African, Acid Jazz and Salsa bands. In September 1994 he moved to Toronto. Since then he has played with Pacandé, Grupo Mora and Vibrason Richard is a founding member of Caché.

Yannick Malboeuf (Trombone) has been playing trombone since he was 12 yearsold. He attended Humber College under the tutelage of Al Kay from 1994 to1996. Yannick was awarded the Brass Merit Award while attending school at Humber. From School, he began performing as lead trombone for Grupo Mora. Yannick has performed with many groups in Toronto, including: Grupo Mora,Pacandé, Tropicuba Show, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Royal Regiment ofCanada, various Big Bands, Royal Caribbean Cruise ships, and currently Caché. Yankar Roberto González Rodriguez (Trombone) Born in Cuba, he begins his studies in music at 9 in the Vocational School of Arts, Luis Casas Romero,where he graduated at 31, as a musician, an instrumentalist and teacher ofall the professional levels. His first international tour began at the age of 16, soon after beginning his intermediate level with various bands such as; Klimax, Irakere, Maraca y Su Otra Vision.

At the age of 17, a selected group of the school was chosen to represent Cuba at the Toronto JazzFestival. His career as a professional musician began playing with variousbands from Cuba such as Habana Ensemble and Isaac Delgado. Yankar moved toToronto 2 years ago and currently plays with Latin Street Band and Caché.

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