Biography
When a vocalist comes along with an extraordinary passion for his craft, that passion can be felt in the emotion of his performance. José García is the epitome of this type of vocalist. Whether singing swinging standards or ballads, in English or in Spanish, José connects with his audience and holds them close as they indulge in his lavish voice.
From a very early age growing up in Tecate, Mexico, José was exposed to a variety of great musical influences that helped shape the vocalist he has become today. At the tender age of 6, José began his musical journey by teaching himself to play guitar. Over the years, he devoted countless hours to perfecting his craft. He also found himself drawn to the music of the great jazz crooners, even though his peers couldn’t relate.
As an adult, guitar remained Jose’s primary instrument. He became an in-demand professional musician in Los Angeles, focusing on Spanish and Flamenco styles.
In late 1999, Jose’s Spanish guitar duet decided to add a vocalist. Finding the right voice proved to be difficult, so José decided to develop his own vocal skills and serve as the temporary vocalist. Jose’s vocal quality and spectrum quickly blossomed, allowing him to cover a variety of Latin styles ranging from Flamenco to Boleros and Bossa Nova. His temporary vocal assignment became permanent, and he added vocals to his professional repertoire.
Just a few years ago, José was asked to sing jazz standards as a guest artist. Being a longtime fan of crooners, José jumped at the opportunity. His performance that night was exceptional, and the crowd’s enthusiastic response to his vocals caused him to redirect his career. Crooning is now his primary vocal direction, and Songs for a Lifetime - Live is his debut release.
