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Carlos Solorzano is a professional drummer and composer from Southern Arizona. He released his first solo CD titled "Standing Alone" in 2002, which was a collection of multi-tracked drumming compositions based on world rhythms. It is currently being distributed by Peacework Music.

He has earned multiple ASCAPLUS awards for his compositions, a Career Advancement Grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts for the composing and licensing of new material and has several licensing agreements with various music licensing companies. His music has been featured on VH1's Viva Hollywood Television Show, KXCI's Global Rhythm Radio & The Connection in Tucson, AZ and KAOS Spin the Globe Radio in Washington State.

Carlos also performs as a solo drumset artist as he adapts world rhythms to the drumset and through the use of 4 way independence imitates the sound of a percussion combo. He has done this act all over Arizona including shows at the Arizona Black Film Showcase, Access Tucson Cable Television, live on KXCI Radio and in various clubs and outdoor festivals. He is also a clinician that has conducted seminars at various schools and organizations including Pima Community College.

Carlos has also been featured in the December 2008 issue of DRUM! Magazine in the New Blood section, the Sahuarita Sun Newspaper and Quail Notes newsletter as both do features on local artists and in The Beach Connection, an alumni magazine that features the work of graduates from Cal State Long Beach.

Aside from his solo ventures, he is also the drummer/co-songwriter for the Christian band Come Thirsty and freelances live and in the studio throughout the state of Arizona.

Prior to relocating to the Arizona desert he performed & recorded in the Los Angeles area as a drummer & songwriter with several local acts. This gave him to opportunity to share the bill with big name artists such as Nancy Sinatra, Eric Burdon of The Animals, Rick Derringer, Tierra & the Black Rebel Motorcylce Club. Aside from performing with his own groups he also worked live and in the studio with various musical acts.

CARLOS SOLORZANO IS ENDORSED BY SOULTONE CYMBALS, LOS CABOS DRUMSTICKS, HANSENFUTZ PEDALS & MONO HYBRID CASES.

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