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| Jose Valentino performing at 4th Friday Clearwater in September The producers of 4th Friday Clearwater recently announced that they put together even more star-studded performances for their September kick-off to the 30th Anniversary of Clearwater Jazz Holiday. The renowned José Valentino will also be performing on September 25th in Downtown Clearwater's Cleveland Street District. Valentino, a Downbeat Magazine award-winning flutist with proven jazz and classical skills, has been described as a "flute on fire" with an already illustrious career at the age of 21, opening or performing side-by-side with local and international artists such as Aaron Neville, Chic Corea, Jim Walker…and the list goes on and on. Most recently, he performed with Paquito D'Rivera at the prestigious Tanglewood Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Before reaching the age required to obtain a Florida driver's permit, José Valentino Ruiz, aka-Joe Ruiz, was playing flute with passion and dexterity. Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, he moved to Tampa, Florida at age 8. Frequent trips with his family to Puerto Rico infused fervor in his soul for his Hispanic heritage and excitement for Latin rhythms. "Overall I just want to bring people together with music....it's something that all people of all ages seem to agree on and if I have made someone's day better, I know I'm doing something right, " says José. Valentino's latest CD "ALL ABOUT YOU" is a special album that is reported to "have flavors for everyone" which is why the 4th Friday Clearwater event producers knew he'd be a perfect match for their 1500-plus party goers. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |