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Andre Avelino
4+ albums
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Howard University played a pivotal role in the musical development of guitarist Andre Avelino. Howard Univ. was populated by a sizeable community of diverse global origins; Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Costa Rica, California, Mississippi, Alabama, New York etc. etc., all of which helped to nurture ones artistic sensibilities. Upon graduation, he joined the band of the late and dearly beloved Maria Rodriguez where he performed as guitarist and tres player. She served as a mentor and constantly encouraged the guitarist to compose and arrange while fostering the confidence that eventually led him to compose for various bands in Puerto Rico. He was particularly honored when the great percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo and Angel "Cachete" Maldonado were included in one of his Latin jazz arrangements for former Fania recording artist Orlando Pabellon. Andre eventually began to focus primarily on his guitar development. He also taught briefly at the "Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico" extension program while going on to perform or record with various internationally acclaimed musicians of the islands jazz community i.e. Freddy Gumbs, Jimmy Rivera, Ramon Vasquez, Hector Matos, Paoli Mejias, Eric Figueroa, Jose "Furito" Rios, Mark Montes de Oca, Jose "Cheguito" Encarnacion, Hector "Coco" Barez, Alejandro Aviles, Freddie Camacho among others. In hopes of extending his musical vistas, the guitarist joined the navy music program and re
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Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow - Andre Avelino
592Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
323Amparo y Fortaleza
84Aliento de Vida
55Horacio
56La Puerta Estrecha
57Descanso Para Mi Alma (Rest for My Soul)
58Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Solo Guitar Intro)
59Stella by Starlight
410Tim 2:5
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