Joe
Gonzales is a native son
of San Antonio who has enjoyed over twenty-five year's experience playing music
professionally. Mr. Gonzales grew up in a city that celebrates every event, from
Fiesta to Rodeo to Wurstfest, with music. This background is reflected in his
solo repertoire that includes Classical favorites, Broadway Showtunes, Jazz Standards,
popular Spanish and Latin American songs, and also Sacred music.
Joe Gonzales has
performed locally with the Nat Vandiver Big Band, the Tennessee Valley Authority
Bluegrass Band, the Regency Jazz Band, and the San Antonio Rhythm Rangers. While
with the Award-winning Tennessee Valley Authority, Joe participated in a series
of radio shows and re-enactment concerts that featured the music of Django Reinhardt,
Stephan Grapelli and the Hot Club of France, and also the music of Bob Wills and
the Texas Playboys. Joe currently performs in a duo with legendary jazz violinist
Sebastian Campesi. He has also performed as a soloist for many local churches,
and in that context, has been accompanist for noted soprano Linda Poetschke and
saxophonist Kirk Whalum. His hotel and restaurant experience includes extended
engagements at the Dominion Country Cub, the St. Anthony Hotel and the Plaza San
Antonio Hotel.
Joe
Gonzales has earned music degrees from the University of North Texas (Jazz Studies)
and the University of Texas at San Antonio (Classical Guitar). He is currently
on the music faculty of Trinity University and Palo Alto College
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