USA
Jaime Gonzalez
Jaime Gonzalez
| Model | Bell | Slide | Gooseneck / Valve | Tuning Slide | Leadpipe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | Red Brass | Nickel Silver | Yellow Brass | Yellow Brass | 41B |
| Gunmetal #3 8" unlacquered on inside |
In 1996 Jaime decided to move to Orlando, Fl to surround himself with this type of talent. He used his scholarship money to help pay the rent and picked up odd jobs to pay for lessons. He took lessons with as many people as he could such as John Allred, Bill Allred, Dave Steinmeyer, Mark Zauss, Roy Pickering, and many great musicians in the area. He finally received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Trombone Performance from the University of Central Florida in 2000.
The Central Florida area has provided Jaime with wonderful opportunities to work in a wide variety of genres.
He has worked with Walt Disney World , Universal Studios, Carnival Cruise Lines, Jimmy Buffett, wedding and convention bands, multiple studio recordings, the Orlando Symphony Orchestra, various Salsa Cruises and a wide range of churches.
In 1998 Jaime was introduced to a few Salsa bands in the area. His true Salsa education began when he joined the 4 trombone band of Cuco Reyes y Su Orquesta Vibracion. Combining what he learned of Classical music and Jazz , Jaime approached Salsa very differently and quickly started to make a name for himself. Since then, he has played with Latin Artists such as La India, Jerry Rivera, Daniela Darcourt, Andy Montañez, David Kada, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Ismael Miranda, Tito Rojas, Fernando Varela’s PBS Special, Tito Puente Jr., Puerto Rican Power, Luisito Carrion, 33DC, Puchi Colon, Cuto Soto, Eddie Santiago, Hector Tricoche, Frankie Ruiz Jr., Cano Estremera, Michael Stuart, Tony Vega, Tito Gomez, Roberto Blades, Raulin Rosendo, Anthony Cruz, Brenda K. Starr, George Lamond, Maelo Ruiz, Charlie Aponte, Edgar Joel, NG2, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, Paquito Guzmán, Lalo Rodriguez, Ray de la Paz, Willie Gonzalez, Adalberto Santiago, Pedro Arroyo, Johnny Rivera, Alex Matos, Herman Olivera, Diego Galé, David Pabon, Giovanni Hidalgo, Charlie Cruz, N’Klabe, Luigi Texidor, Roberto Lugo, La Suprema Corte, Domingo Quiñones, Frankie Negron Luis Figueroa, Christian Alicea, Porfi Baloa y sus Adoloscentes, Ednita Nazario and much more! Jaime is currently performing around the world on the Tito Nieves 50th Anniversary Tour.
In September 2025, Jaime reached his 40th year of playing the trombone. He understands the importance of helping others reach their musical potential, as well as giving back to the community by holding master classes and giving private instruction. From growing up in New Jersey to then moving to Florida, Jaime has been deeply influenced and has performed in just about every genre there is. Jaime’s trombone playing… combined with his professionalism, attitude, and dependability makes him one of Florida’s top call trombone players.
