José Valentino is a 20-year old flutist with proven jazz and classical skills, and significant background in solo performance. He is best described as a “flute on fire”. His passionate, appealing performance and demonstrated ability in improvisation have been acknowledged by many. He has performed (or opened) in concerts, master classes, recordings, jam sessions, special events, and festivals with local and international artists such as Aaron Neville, Chic Corea, Jim Walker, former Duke Ellington bassist John Lamb, Mindi Abair, Ken Navarro, John Clayton, Ed Calle, Hubert Laws, Eric Alexander, Sax Pack, Jamey Aebersold, Peter White, Allon Sams, Eric Darius, David Stewart,Kenny Drew Jr., David y Abraham, The Voices of Lee, and Larry King, among others.
Welcome to Jose's website
New Member Recruitment - Civitan Club of Saint Petersburg
ORANGE BLOSSOM CATERING BALLROOM
in downtown St. Pete, located at
220 Fourth St. North
HORS d’OEUVRES, BEER, WINE, AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS
JOSE VALENTINO’S “FLUTE ON FIRE”
A PERFORMANCE YOU SHOULD NOT MISS!
Shelton Quarles Impact Tour 2008
Jose will be playing from 7-8pm for this event....all proceeds will benefit Tampa Bay families and children in need. Learn more at www.sheltonquarles.org or click the poster below.
Jose Valentino was recently endorsed with Miyazawa flutes and its sister company Lyric flutes!
"In my opinion, these flute companies design the best flutes in the world! The Miyazawa section makes unequaled handmade flutes which allow me to go far beyond any ordinary flute sounds. Ever since I got a hold of a Miyazawa flute, I have been able to execute ideas, colors, and textures which I believed where only possible in my imagination! The only real way to describe the flute is that it naturally becomes an extention of your body, thus, making it all possible to sing your heart out like never before! These flute makes a serious flutist sound outstanding! Incredibly vibrant! I would compare these flutes to a sonic painter with the ability to create a sheet of sound waves that hypnotize the ears! The are incredibly vibrant, flexible in the changes of tone, and most of all...POWERFUL! I feel that the flutes I used to play on had to keep up with me. Now, with a Miyazawa flute, I have to keep up with it!
Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth Band
GUEST PERFORMER
All About You CD Release Party
September 6, 2008 was an event like no other that stormed the Tampa Bay/St.Pete area! I was in complete shock as well as my family, friends, and sponsors. The amount of people that showed up to my CD release party "All About You" was truly unreal! For the first time in history, The Venue Club was overloaded with so many fans trying to get in to live and see what everyone was talking about. There was even a mile long traffic jam created by fans trying to park so they could see the show! I have to say this was a humbling experience, for I knew at that very moment the seriousness of how many people I would influence that night. All I could do is pray, play, and praise my God for blessing me with this wonderful opportunity to impact and shake the lives of people in search for their identity, purpose, and role in life. I can't go on without thanking The Rehnke's (an extraordinary family with a compassionate heart on a mission to spread love in all places).
Well, Howdie everyone!
This is my first blog entry for my new website which I am very excited about. I would first like to thank Nicole for helping me out with this website; You are wonderful! Here in this site you will be able to communicate with me about any questions concerning music, practicing tips, concerts, etc. Please refrain from using profanity. If any blog contains profanity or negative comments, they will be deleted. I want to make this website as interactive as possible. I believe people today should have the right to get to know the artist more personally. Thanks to the internet, it is possible to do so! I'm looking foward to sharing with you all my views in music and updates on what's been happening with my musical journey! Thank you all so much! To my fans, thank you for your constant support for my music and performances. You make it possible!
Be blessed,
Jose
Thank you!
To my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! You are the unfailing love that pulls me through times when all seems impossible! My life is yours forever. To Papi, many people say they are my biggest fan but I say: I am your biggest fan. To Mami, thank you for comforting me in the hardest times. My sis Christina, it is great to see you blossom into an amazing woman. To Abuela and Titi Mila, thank you for all your prayers and support. I could not have done it without you. To all my aunts, uncles and cousins: you guys are simply the best. To Mrs. McCormick, thank you for your wisdom and support. Thank you for teaching me the flute. To Valerie Gillespie, thanks for teaching me the saxophone. To Dr. Hayden and Dr. Carmichael, thank you for caring for the students. To the Molly Brown Foundation, thanks for your continued support towards my education. To Danny, Gerson and Wadi, thanks for making me laugh so much and being so faithful! To Dr.Cosme and Dr.Rehnke: Thanks for believing in me!
