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TRAJECTORY

ORIGIN

In 1996, Maestro Weimar Escobar brought EXPRESO LATINO, a Latin Jazz ensemble, to life with the purpose of participating in the first Jazz festival organized by the University of EAFIT in the city of Medellín. Since then, his presence in cultural events and festivals has not only been remarkable locally but has also transcended borders, taking his music to countries such as Canada and the United States.

Grand piano

In 2018, with a solidly defined musical concept enriched by artistic maturity, Maestro Escobar decided to revitalize his instrumental format. The transformation included the addition of trombones and trumpets, expanding the ensemble and giving rise to a new vibrant and expressive sound. This change, reflecting a clear symphonic intentionality, resulted in diverse instrumental colors and increased orchestral depth. It not only marked an evolution in his compositional work but also led to the adoption of a new name: WAES EXPRESS BAND. Since then, this emblematic band has continued its trajectory, carrying with it the unique essence that distinguishes it in every performance. WAES EXPRESS BAND. Since then, this emblematic band has continued its trajectory, carrying with it the unique essence that distinguishes it in every performance.

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Work on the National and International Piano

  • Ecole Secondaire Saint-Luc, Montreal, QC, Canada, WAES EXPRESS BAND, May 25, 2023.

  • OTRAPARTE, Envigado, Antioquia, WAES EXPRESS BAND, August 2022.

  • Medejazz, Medellín, Colombia, BANDA WAES EXPRESS, September 2019. Club Med, Cancún, Mexico, Cuarteto Babalao, June 2017.

  • Club Med, Sandpiper Bay, Florida, USA, Babalao Quartet, April 2017.

  • Club Med, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Cuarteto Babalao, October 2016.

  • 1st International Orchestra Festival, Toronto, ON, La Gran Colombia Orchestra, accompanying Maelo Ruiz and Latin Brothers, July 2016.

  • Sylvan Lake, Jazz Festival, Weimar Escobar Quartet, August 25, 2005.

  • Expolatino, Calgary, AB, Orquesta Energía, July 2004.

  • 11th Annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, BC, Grupo Manjar, August 2003.

  • Yardbird Suite, Edmonton, AB, Weimar Escobar, May 9, 2003.

  •  Performing Arts, Red Deer College, AB, Weimar Escobar, February 10, 2003.

  • Sixth cultural week of Colombia, Maison de la Culture Frontenac, Weimar Escobar and his Latin Jazz Ensemble, Montreal, Quebec, October 4, 2002.

WAES  PRODUCTIONS - CLICK TO PLAY

COLORS (2008)

  1. COLORS

  2. ASI NO MAS

  3. MONTREAL

  4. ONE AND OTHER

  5. RED TOY

  6. MAR & BLUES

  7. EMBAJADOR

  8. ENIGMA

  9. THE SUN WILL SHINE

  10. MONTUNO EXPRESS

“LATIN BEAT, LATIN HEAT” (2003)

  1. EL CHOCLO

  2. EL MANICERO

  3. ONE NOTE SAMBA

  4. LA BIKINA

  5. WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS

  6. GUANTANAMERA

  7. NEGRITA

  8. WATERS OF MARCH

  9. SUMMERTIME

  10. FATHER AND SON

VISTA DE CIUDAD (2001)

  1. VISTA DE CIUDAD

  2. MIS TRES ANGELITOS

  3. INSPIRACION MATINAL

  4. MONTANDO EN TREN

  5. ALEGRE NIÑA

  6. IMPULSIVO ABRIL

  7. PRINCESA TRISTE

  8. CARIBE SENTIMENTAL

  9. NUEVO AMANECER

  10. ALBRICIAS - BONUS TRACK

  11. ROMANTICO SUEÑO - BONUS TRACK

  12. WAES SENTIMENTAL - BONUS TRACK

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