Nestor Torres
About
Paiste Artist Since
August 2009
Nationality
United States
Main Affiliations
Nestor Torres
Jorge Garcia Fusion Band
Other Affiliation
Independent
Website
reymonroig.com
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" Masters Dark Hi-Hat
21" Signature Dark Energy Light Dark Ride Mark I
(discontinued)
22" Masters Dark Ride
18" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
Videos & Pics
Biography
Puerto Rican drummer Rey Monroig is one of the most in demand drummers in Miami. Rey is part of the band of the grammy award winner Nestor Torres, Othello Molineaux (jazz Legend) & Jorge Garcia fusion project. He also teaches at Miami Music Ministries (miamimusicministries.org) & online drum lessons. Rey began playing drums at the age of nine. Playing along to trash metal records was his first learning tool. Soon after that, he discovered jazz fusion artists such as Allan Holdsworth, Gary Husband, and the great Tony Williams. Rey began formal training with Professor Tony Sanchez at the Conservatory of Music in Puerto Rico. He also attended the"Berkley in Puerto Rico" program where he had the chance to study privately with JohnRamsay, Ron Savage and Casey Scheurell. In the Miami area, Monroig has built a strong recording career in local studios. Some of the places he has toured include Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, North and South America. He has gained experience in a wide variety of styles like pop, rock, gospel, Latin Jazz, swing, and more.Rey has played live , toured and recorded with many local and international artists, Nestor Torres, Richie Cole, Dave Liebman, Tito Puente (timbale legend), Federico Britos, Jose Feliciano (Singer), Dave Valentin (flute), Roberto Perera,Cachao (bass legend), Papo Luca, Gloria Estefan, Christian Castro, Viva Nativa (Latin rock band), Patato Valdes, Giovanni Hidalgo, Ralf Irizarri, Francisco Cespedes, Jerry Gonzalez, Talia, Paulina Rubio and many more...
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark body, full frequency spectrum, brilliant highs. Very wide range, complex, pleasing musical mix. Immediate, sensitive response, strong attack, controllable spread, even, layered fade. This crash combines silky, soft qualities with energy and projection for an incredibly versatile application range. Also extremely well suited as suspended cymbals and for mallet rolls.
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Light
Sound character: Dark, warm, smoky, breathy. Fairly wide range, complex mix. Soft feel with a quick response. Very well crashable. Controllable, peppery stick sound over a dark layered oriental, smoky wash. A ride cymbal that can easily be used in a small jazz club setting and flourish in other styles such as blues or country music.
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Details
Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Soft
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Dark, full, soft, multi-layered. Medium wide range, complex mix. Soft, responsive feel. Velvety sizzling open sound. Rich, dark chick sound. A sensitive hi-hat perfectly suited for light to medium heavy use within Jazz, Blues, Country and other acoustic music styles.
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