Puerto Rico native Jorge Ginorio is a professional percussionist/educator. He specializes in traditional and contemporary applications of rhythms and instruments from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas. As graduate from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, Jorge’s practical education has continued through the years with extensive studies in Afrocuban, Brazilian, and Afropuertorican popular and folkloric percussion. Including studies at Escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, Cuba, where he studied with some of Cuba’s master percussionists, among them: José Luis Quintana “Changuito”, Carlos Aldama, Regino Jiménez, and the late Enrique “Papi” Mesa, former member of the Cuban folkloric group, Afrocuba de Matanzas.

His performance and recording experience includes numerous television and radio commercials; live performances with Ignacio Berroa, Tom Braxton, Sonny Emory, Fingerprints, Carlos Guedes, Airto Moreira, One O’clock Lab Band, Pan Ramajay, Víctor Rendón, the late Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez, Dave Samuels, Poncho Sánchez, Bobby Schew, Michael Spiro, Hector Tricoche, Steve Turré, Fletch Wiley, Charlie Zaa; and sessions for Ann Armstrong, Tom Braxton, Brave Combo, Jay Garrett, Sandra Kaye, Rob Rose, Pieces of a Dream, and bassist/producer Wayman Tisdale.

As an educator Jorge keeps extremely active conducting lessons, clinics, and workshops in the US and Puerto Rico. Including clinics at major universities, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention and the Texas Music Educators Association. His articles have appeared in publications such as: Rhythmweb.com, World Percussion and Rhythm Magazine, Percussion Magazine International, and the LP Music Group web site. Currently Jorge is an integral part of the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas musical scene where he performs, records, and teaches.

Jorge Ginorio is endorsed by
Latin Percussion®, Inc., Sabian®, Inc., and Remo®, Inc.
updated at may 2005

OFFICIAL WEB SITE
http://www.jorgeginorio.com

Some rhythm patterns by Jorge.
(for further infos contact the author)

updated at may 2005