Randolf Jimenez

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BornJune 26, 1980 (42 years)
GenresJazz, Rock, Pop, Fusion, World Music, Latin
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Session Drummer
  • Percussionist
  • Songwriter
  • Educator
  • Singer
  • Author
Years active1996 - present
Websiterandolfjimenez.com

Randolf Jimenez is a Toronto-based, Venezuelan Session musician, Percussion instrument, songwriter, Singer and author.

Early life

Jimenez started practicing by himself when he was only 4 years old, after receiving a small toy drum kit from his parents, as a Christmas present.[1] He began his music career in his natal city Caracas at age 16.[2]

Career

In 2011, he releases his first album "Randolf Jimenez Latin Jazz Project". Soon after that, he was referred as "The Venezuelan Groove".[3] [4]. Randolf incorporated the Cajón set in jazz music in Venezuela, which includes a Peruvian Cajón with different percussion and Drum kit elements[5].

In 2013, Jimenez moved to Toronto, Canada.[2] He has played in major festivals and venues like Toronto Centre for the Arts, The Opera House (Toronto), Harbourfront Centre, Glenn Gould Studio, Nathan Phillips Square, Yonge–Dundas Square among others. As a sideman, Randolf has worked with a wide variety of musicians, playing different music styles like Jazz, Rock, Pop, World music and Latin Jazz [6]. He has performed, recorded and collaborated with several award-winning musicians and artists like Shahin Najafi, Sergio George, Moral Code X, Miguel de la Bastide, Bill McBirnie, Aisha Stambouli, María Rivas (singer), Quique Escamilla and many more[6]. He has also participated as a composer for film scores. As an educator, Randolf has taught hundreds of students in different music academies. He has also given masterclasses and workshops in Malta, Canada and Venezuela[6]

As an author, Jimenez released "Los 5 Secretos del Exito, en el negocio de la Músical" in 2020. A year later, he published a drum method guide "The Groove Schoolbook" through Mel Bay Publications.

His work has been featured on different websites, newspapers and magazines[7][8][9][10]

References

  1. "Randolf Jimenez". Audix. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Randolf Jimenez". www.sonor.com. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  3. "Randolf, "El Groove de Venezuela"". Latinos Magazine. 2015-10-26. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  4. "Randolf Jiménez El Groove de Venezuela se hace sentir". globedia.com (in español). Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  5. "Randolf Jiménez es un talento con calidad de exportación ?" (in español). 2017-11-18. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Randolf Jimenez Biography". randolfjimenez.com. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  7. ÓyemeMagazine! (2020-09-18). "Nael y Justin junto a Katie Angel presentan el nuevo sencillo y video "Juntos Para Siempre"". Oyeme Magazine! (in español). Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  8. Lapatilla (2013-02-25). "Fabián Cipriani: Agua sobre Agua". LaPatilla.com (in español). Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  9. "Randolf Jiménez es un talento con calidad de exportación ?" (in español). 2017-11-18. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  10. "Santerías lanzó nuevo disco "Hurricane" con mucho sabor y sazón". Hispano City (in español). Retrieved 2022-03-13.

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