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Mario Salomon was born in Camaguey, Cuba. From 1993-2000 he attended the Escuela para la Superación del Arte (the Superior Arts Institute), where he studied music history, musical appreciation, and music theory with emphasis on percussion instruments. In Cuba, Mario composed and performed with many local groups, as well as participating in the national drum festival, El Son mas largo del Mundo and La fiesta del Tambor. Since relocating to the United States, he has led his own band—Mario y su Timbeko—and is in demand throughout the Bay Area as one of the leading percussionists specializing in Cuban music. “Mayito” (as he is known) has worked with SFJAZZ Education in several key programs, including the World Drum Workshops, Jazz In Session, and School Day Concerts. Mayito has performed with world class musicians such as piano master Chucho Valdes, percussionist from Santana band Karl Perazzo, Pedrito Martinez and more. Currently he relocate to Austin Texas where he put his band together with local musicians, singing his own compositions.
