"Percussionist to the Stars"
Mombo Hernandez was born with the gift
of rhythm. At an early age he was playing
rhythms on anything that would make a
sound! Born on 10-11-48 in Lodi, California,
his earliest percussion instruments were his
Mom's ironing board, sofa, chairs, and
tables. That carried him through the '50s.
During his teenage years in the 60s he
found that the metal dashboards in cars
made great sound. By this time Mombo
was also playing a regular drum kit. It was
during the 70's that he first saw Santana's
congero Michael Carabello. Mombo put
aside the regular drum kit and purchased
his first set of congas. He was hooked!!!
Over the next several years he has added
exotic world percussion instruments to
what he calls his "spice kit".
During the 80's Mombo started performing
at local clubs and brunches around the
Sacramento area. He continued with this
until the mid-90's when he hooked up with
Smooth Jazz Vocalist Slim Man...and then
from that fateful day there was no looking
back. Some of the artists Mombo has
performed with include: Peter White, Rick
Braun, Lou Rawls, David Benoit, Dave Koz,
Steve Oliver, Tony Windle, Slim Man, Greg
Vail, WAR, and Rob Mullins and others.
Mombo has played the following Smooth
Jazz Festivals....
Catalina, Newport Beach, Monterey,
Mount Hood, D.C. Jazz Festivals, KSBR
Birthday Bash, and the Modesto Jazz, Arts
& Wine Festival.
summer 2005
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