Jesus Florido

Jesús Florido combines his classical training with his studies of Afro-Cuban, Jazz, Rock, and Fiddle music to create a compelling artistry balanced on a fine axis of musical virtuosity and pure heart, as evidenced in his debut solo album, Heading North. “My album is a true melting pot, fulfilling a hole of culturally musical integration,” He explains. Jesús incorporates the classical philosophies of such teachers as Eligiuz Stoiñsky, Larry Shapiro, Davis Brooks, Joseph Gingold, Margareth Pardee, and Dorothy DeLay. These influences have guided Jesús through his success as a chamber musician as well as a recitalist. His vivacious performances of the Complete Mozart Sonatas in Vienna for Mozart’s Aniversary in 2005 remain a career highlight to this day. Utilizing both acoustic and electric violins in his performances and recordings,Jesús Florido’s discography includes released records with Nima & Merge, Healer, Dan Hicks and the Hotlicks, Gary Hoey, Voyeur, Delarge, Hattler, Paula Mengarelli, and Nicholas Gunn. Additionally, he has shared the stage with the likes of Zubin Metha, Pinchas Zukerman, Itzhak Perlman, Whitney Houston, Moody Blues, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. Essential to Mr. Florido’s daily musical life is his teaching. As a founding member of the National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras, El Sistema, in his native Venezuela, Jesús began his teaching career at an early age. A highly sought - after teacher and clinician, Mr. Florido regularly conducts workshops around the world. Recent appearances include sites in, Brazil, Spain, Canada, Vietnam, Germany, Austria, France, Singapore, Japan, Belgium and the United States. He emphatically states, “Music has to be part of every child’s development.” Currently residing in Los Angeles, CA, Jesús could not resist the temptation of film music. He has work on several short films and now is working on his first Feature Film “The Last Musketeer” Taking most of his time these days is his band, Nima Collective, the production of David Mazzarri’s upcoming CD “Caminando”, and the co-production of Rachel Barton Pine’s new CD. With his violin as a compass, Jesús Florido heads toward a limitless musical horizon. Welcome to the official page of Jesus Florido Violinist/Educator/Composer/Producer