Cuban trumpet player, producer, and composer, Agustin Someillan has partnered with Jennifer Freedman, American born singer and percussionist with Latin roots, to collaborate in an original production of Son music. With the creation of their very own group, “Los Some Son,” comprised of 9 members, they are working to create their first solo album called "Sin Amor No Hay Nada.” The album will consist of 10 to 12 songs inspired by music that is full of the rich and influential Cuban flavors known around the world. Thus, Jenny Freedman "La Chiqui Some" along with Agustin Someillan, "El Some," emerged as a power duo, ready to hit the world with a compilation of music that is meant to resonate for its rich history, journey and inspiration.
Agustin Someillan
As a successful producer who emerged from his humble beginnings in Cuba, Agustín Someillan, son of renowned Cuban musicians, was a member of the legendary Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro. They were nominated for the Latin Grammys in the United States in their 14th edition with the album “Havana Tiene Su Son.” Agustin is both a well-known trumpet instrumentalist and arranger of the album produced by Francisco David Oropesa. Agustin Someillan is also known for his engineering, productions, and compositions. Highlighted in his career are productions for musical icons such as, Herman Olivera singer for Eddie Palmieri, Pequeno Johnny, Eddie Montalvo, Kuis Mangual, Arturo Ortiz, Anissa Gathers, Jairon Moreno, Elvis Bonilla, Hector Maisonave, Brenda K Starr, Willie Chirino, Chembo Corniel and Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piniero. He is also the arranger and trumpeter of “Tres Verdaderos Amigos” for singers Papo Lucca Caneca and singer Herman Olivera and for “Borinquen Se Levanta;” Lyrics and composition by Yova Rodriguez. Within his productions and arrangements, Agustin continues to produce music for various artists nominated to the Latin Grammy’s as well as for the legendary promoter Héctor Maisonave and many more. As a renowned trumpeter, he has accompanied Luigi Texidor, Conjunto Chaney, Andy Montanez, Yolanda Rivera, Choco Orta, Orquesta Sonora Dinamita, Americo, Willy Chirino, Brenda K. Star, Orquesta Tropicana, Los Jovenes Clasico Del Son, Danny Rosada Y La Timba Cubana, Carlon Y La Novena and many more.
Jennifer Freedman
In 2004, Jennifer began her percussive studies and learned to read rhythm with a percussion instructor who at the time had a 17 piece mambo big band. In six months’ time, curious and ambitious, Jennifer took on the offer to watch the instructor’s big band rehearsals. In the absence of the band’s percussionist one day, Jennifer was given the opportunity to sit in with this big band, where she developed site reading of their original compositions and spent the next two years as their steady percussionist. She played alongside professional musicians such as Jennifer Vincent, Cecilia Tenconi, Frederic Las Vargas, John Walsh, Guido Gonzalez, Luisa Parrot and many more. Two months later, the band began to look for a male background vocalist/corista to accompany the existing female background vocalist. By now, Jennifer was familiar enough with the tunes percussively that she offered to take on the additional role of a corista exercising her vocal range of 2nd and 3rd voices. These experiences helped to develop and identify Jennifer as a diverse musician, with a wide vocal range, and set the foundation for her ability to play, sing, and later become a lyricist for various artist albums.
In 2015, Jennifer visited el Museo Del Barrio in Harlem looking to explore musical and artistic landscapes through the Conservatory for the Performing Arts program. Jennifer was sought out by one of the lead vocalist, Jose Luis Quiles, former member of Hector Lavoe Orq. who recognized her talent as a background vocalist and introduced her to the Director Louie Bauzo, He together with Louie Bauzo, Omar Castanos, and David Oquendo played key roles in identifying and encouraging her development as a lead vocalist.
Affiliations:
Ø Vocalist: In the Salsa Genre
· Louis Bauzo Orchestra (17 Piece Salsa Big Band)
· Chembo Corniel Salsa Quintet, Ritmoson
· Freddy Nieves, Orquesta Chateau, (10 Piece Band)
· Junior Rivera Sextet (Ongoing Guest Vocalist Performances)
· Background Vocals for Victor Rendon Bronx Conexion (Album, True Flight)
· Background Vocals for Hector Aponte Album (Matices De La Musica) under the Direction of Doug Beavers
§ Lyricist for “Antes De Todo” (Ballad on the Album Arranged by Mr. Ray Santos)
· Background Vocalist for TV Commercials: Sansone Automall - “Sansone Does It Like That”
· Background Vocalist for awards FAMA Premios Latinos 2017- Cantante Cesar Alvarez
· Percussionist for Don Adolfo Orquesta Organizacion, Flash and the Dynamics, Leslie Spalding, Edwin Vasquez, Nikki Torres, Junior Rivera, Agustin Someillan.
Los Some Son Promo
Ta Jose Promo
Saludos
The Making Of
Soy La Rumbera Promo
