Biography

Victor Miranda Rodriguez: Bassist, composer, arranger 

Genres

R&B, Soul, Jazz, latin jazz, Funk, Samba, Cuban Music, and more.

Professional Experience

2006-present Independent Musician

2004-2006 Al Di Meola Band, toured extensively throughout US, Europe

2003 Orquesta Aragón, US Tour, appearing with acclaimed flautist, David Valenti

2003 Grupo Maraca Y Otra Vision, toured extensively throughout US, Europe, Latin America

2001-2003 Maraca & Afro-Cuban Jazz Masters, featuring Giovanni Hidalgo, Tata Güines “Changuito” , Jimmy Bosch

2000 Aramis Galindo Y Su Grupo, Havana, Cuba

1997-1999 Grupo Cumbre,  Cabaret Criollo,Pinar del Rio, Cuba

1995-1996 Grupo Ireme, Cabaret Criollo, Pinar del Rio, Cuba

1993-1994 Grupo Yarey, Varadero, Cuba, national tours and appearances on national radio/TV 

Awards  &   Nominations

2002 Grammy Award Nomination (USA), “Best Salsa Album”, Tremenda Rumba, Bassist – Grupo Maraca Y Otra Vision.

Discography

2005 Nachito Herrera & The Cuban All-Stars: Bembe En Mi Casa, FS Music/USA.

2003  Orlando Valle & Maraca Y Otra Vision: The Best of Maraca’s Bailables (CD & DVD), Ahí-Namá Records/USA.

2002  Maraca Y Otra Vision: Tremenda Rumba, Ahí-Namá Records/USA.

2001  Luis Valle: Agárrate, Egrem/Cuba. 

Festivals

2006 performing with Al DiMeola Band:

  • NAMM Festival, Los Angeles, CA
  • Festival of Rock Legends, Hungary
  • Poznan Jazz Festival, Poland  
  • Montreaux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
  • Stutgart Jazz Festival, Germany 

2001-2003 performing with Grupo Maraca y Otra Vision:

  • Havana Jazz Festival, Havana, Cuba with Cuban group “Yoruba Andabo”
  • Playboy Jazz Festival, USA, Hollywood Bowl, CA
  • Barranquijazz Festival, Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Calgary International Jazz Festival, Canada
  • Victoria International Jazz Festival, Canada
  • Vic-Fesensac Tempo Latino Festival, France
  • Festival Rio-Garonne, Toulouse, France
  • Rigas Ritmi Music Festival, Riga, Latvia
  • Vilnius International Jazz Festival, Lithuania
  • Budapest World Music Festival, Hungary
  • Milano Latino Festival, Italy
  • Gijón Festival, Spain
  • Nice Jazz Festival, France
  • Festival Latino de Teror, Islas Canarias, Spain
  • Festival Latinoamericano of Rome, Italy
  • Tremplin Jazz Festival, Palais des Papes, France 

Teaching experience & Workshops

2005 Bass Instructor, Good-N-Loud Music, Madison WI.

April 2005 Clinician Instructor, Richard Davis Foundation Youth Bass Conference, Madison, WI.

April 2004 Special guest lecturer, Richard Davis Foundation Youth Bass Conference, Madison, WI.

March 2004 Lecture/Demonstration, special invited guest to accompany Al DiMeola, Chicago, Il.

2003  Lecture/Demonstration master class, Grupo Maraca: Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada.

2002  Lecture/Demonstration master class, Grupo Maraca: Victoria British Columbia, Canada.

Contracted privately to teach electric bass technique: Wisconsin, Texas.

2001  University Master Class Workshops, Grupo Maraca: Wisconsin, New York, California 

Education

2003 - Present Double Bass technique with acclaimed master bassist, Richard Davis, Madison, WI

1988-1991 Escuela de Instructores de Arte, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, specialty: Acoustic Guitar.

1981-1987 Escuela Vocacional de Arte, Pinar del Rio, Cuba, specialty: Violin.