Who is MUCHO Axè?
Our outstanding staff includes musicians from various backgrounds and
styles ,all combining their feel and enthusiasm in the Latin American
music world . The Project started in July 2001 with Pepa and Edgar in
command with the goal of developing new beats for a roughly 150 songs
that were already written .It happened that many new songs were created
and for the first time in 15 years of music collaboration ,Pepa and
Edgar started to write songs together . Songs like "Imposible" is an
ironic tango feel with Pepa's lyrics and Edgar's music .An Uruguayian
"candombe" feel is recognizable in "Musica Presente" . A cha-cha-cha was
unavoidable and "Inspiracion" was created .Just to mention some of the
latest compositions.
Also in our shows you'll enjoy songs from our list:
from Brazil: Aguas de Marco [AC Jobim],So Danco Samba [Jobim-Moraes]
more Jobim is Anos Dourados, Wave, Samba do Soho, Inensatez, Chega de Saudade,
Triste, Desafinado, Tereza my Love, Dindi,So Tinha de Ser com Voce, etc, etc
Aquarela do Brasil [A Barroso], Upa Neguinho [E Lobo], Toda Menina Bahiana,
Marina, Aquele Abraço [G Gil], Mais que Nada [J Ben], Berimbau [B Powel],
Meu Bem Meu Mal, Sampa, Coisa Linda [C Veloso], Samba Dobrado, Flor de Lis,
Aviao [Djavan], Bye Bye Brazil [C Buarque] with our own sound and arrangement.
General Salsa Genre : "Ahora vengo Yo" [R Ray- B Cruz], Sabor Sabor [J Pacheco]
Sandunguera [Van Van], Asi Empezo el Son Montuno [l Cruz], El Carretero [G Portaballes]
La Lengua [E Palmieri], Buscando Guayaba, Ligia Elena [R Blades], El raton [C Feliciano]
Carnaval [Santana-Coster],"Pa'Maite" a strong ballenato rhythm from colombian author Carlos Vives and descargas varias
Boleros : Sabor a Mi, Besame Mucho, La Mentira, Un Poco Mas, Una Semana sin Ti, Mirame Mas, Tus Ojos and many more
Finally good news for reggae lovers .New concept
of "Reggae en espanol" is pioneered by Mucho Axé in songs like "Que
Noche" ,"Para Cantar Reggae" ,"Los Amigos" a spanish version of
famous dancehall song "You don't love me" renamed "Ser Humano"[words by Pepa Quiroga].
Also many Bob Marley songs .
Our line ups varies depending on the venue or size of the
event and consists on a selection of the following musicians :
- Pepa Quiroga -- Argentinean born lead vocal of Axé. She delivers so much of a positive vibes: she writes songs, lyrics, paints the art, and cooks delicious vegetarian recipes for the band and the audience.
- Edgar Macchiavello -- guitar player, singer, composer,from Carlos Gardel to Baden Powell with "Montuno soul", also arranges Mucho Axé's music.
- Dan McLaughlin -- profoundly groovy bass player ,he'll make you dance.
- Mark Fishman -- all Brazilian-style percussionist at its best, not to mention a powerful conga player.
- Stefan Funk -- incredible tone-in-this-Trombone! From Deuscheland ,now settled w/Mucho Axé.
- Nick Ramos -- Master Conga man; originally from The Bronx in NYC makes you wonder "who will stop the tumbao now that Nick has arrived? Former Timbalero w/Joe Cuba, Conguero w/Vladimir Vassilief and many others".
- Steve Deusch -- PLayful & Flamboyant Flutist and Brilliant Saxophone player
- Noah Waldman -- bilingual drummer, percussionist, co-producer of "Aires de Sudamerica", big drumming times with him.
- Trevor Kinsel -- Acoustic and electric bass; he recorded all the tracks on our 2nd album "Aires de Sudamerica".
- Peter Kahn -- Flute and saxophone; he recorded 3 tracks on our 2nd album.
- Teerth Gonzalez -- Long experienced latin drummer and percussionist; from Mexico City, he plays with the full line up of Mucho Axè.
- Other excellent on Call Musicians are : Damon Lee on Bass, Edgar Lavedo Bass, Carrie Jahde Drums, Pepe Jacobo Drums