The Company Band – Taking Care of Business
Biographies
Eddie Garcia – Keyboards & vocals
Eddie plays keyboards, lead and background vocals with over 20 years of experience behind him.
He has been playing in bands up and down Northern and Southern California. Performing on the bill
with entertainers like “Peaches & Herb”, “The Shirelles”, “The Midniters”, “Eddie Floyd”, also playing
backup for “Rosie” of “Rosie & the Originals”, (Angel Baby) and “Tony Allen”, (Night Owl).
Renee Perez – Lead Vocals
Renee is a lead and background vocalist, who has been playing in bands in the Greater
San Fernando Valley for the last 15 years. She has a flare for Old School, R & B,
but performs all genres. She comes from a background of musicians, being the daughter
and niece of the "Perez Bros". ("Truly Truly Yours" and "Dream a little Dream").
She performed on the bill with entertainers like "Brenton Wood", "Poncho Sanchez",
"Tierra", "El Chicano", "Malo", "Rose Royce", and "Tavares". Also has done studio
work with many Rap, and Hip-Hop artist
Fred Brown – Bass
Fred, is a bass player of versatile styles, with approximately 30 years
of experience. Fred has worked with such artist as Marvin Gaye, Pete Moore
of the Miracles, Richard Street of the Temptations, Destiny Recording Artist
The Skool Boyz and the Drifters. Fred also sings background and lead vocals.
Danny Santillan - Drummer
Danny has played drums for most of his adult life. He was also a very good athlete.
There came a point in his life when he had to decide whether to be a professional
athlete or a professional musician. Fortunately for us, he became a great drummer.
He has toured with many artists and occasionally still plays with groups like "Tierra",
"Joe Bataan", "The Salas Brothers", and "El Chicano." He is a pocket drummer and keeps perfect time.
Cesar Garcia – Saxophone, Flute &
vocals
Cesar has performed concerts, clubs and all venues. He has many years of
playing experience with just about all styles of music. He has been a member
of El Chicano, Thee Midniters, L.A. Blues, The Pacoima Allstars and many,
many more. He was a leader of his own group Tapestree. He has recorded three
of his own CD's. He received a soloist award from the Association of Jazz
Educators while attending Fresno City College. He was a finalist at the
Composers Competition at the LA Musicworks at Plaza de la Raza. He studied
two years at Dick Grove School of Music. He continues to study and refine
his talents.
Juan Perez – Trumpet
Juan has over 30 years of experience as a professional trumpet player. He
has performed with Teddy Edwards, Leslie Drayton Orchestra, Johnny Martinez
and Masacote. He also has his own jazz and salsa band. Juan is also an accomplished
composer and has composed many jazz and salsa songs.
Ray Carrion – Guitar
Ray is from Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from the Musicians Institute in
Hollywood, CA. Ray has recorded and toured with Peter Criss of "KISS",
Azteca, El Chicano, Malo, and Steve Salas of Tierra. With many years of
experience behind him, Ray is an excellent guitar player with unquestionable
talent that shines throughout every performance.