NYC-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Carlos Mena

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Carlos Mena .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024 CD Con Personas/With the People and a life in music. Originally from Ecuador, he comes from a family of musicians and continues to honor his family tradition to this day. He began playing music professionally as a percussionist when he was seven years old with acclaimed folk musicians from South America. He soon discovered his passion for the bass and made it his primary instrument. He has become a highly sought-after performer, playing alongside many renowned musicians in NYC and abroad. Dig his story.

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