Jesus Florido

LARSEN STRINGS FOR VIOLIN

About Jesús

Born in Venezuela from Italian ancestry, Jesús Florido has established himself as a versatile musician. His training in the classical tradition has given him the perseverance and work ethic that are necessary to succeed in the music world. His teachers have included Eligiuz Stoiñsky, Larry Shapiro, and Davis Brooks. He also received consistent instruction from Joseph Gingold, Margareth Pardee, and Dorothy DeLay. In addition to classical violin performance, he also has studied Afro-Cuban, jazz, rock, and fiddle music, which—combined with his Latin American roots—has produced a unique and eclectic vision of music interpretation.

In light of his diverse background, it is not surprising that his list of musical influences is unusually varied, incorporating composers and performers such as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Grapelli, Hendrix, Ponty, Shankar, and Santana. These influences have fueled a passion for musical experimentation and motivated Mr. Florido to use both acoustic and electric violins in his recordings and performances.