About Bernie Minoso
Bernie Minoso is a Grammy-winning bassist whose global career has made him a first-call name in Latin jazz, world music, and beyond. He has performed at every major music festival on Earth, including Montreux, North Sea, Newport, Monterey, and the Havana Jazz Festival.
With credits on four Grammy Award-winning recordings, Bernie has contributed to:
Mambo Birdland – Tito Puente (Grammy Winner)
Mongo Returns! – Mongo Santamaria
Surprise – Paul Simon
El Danzón de Moisés – Roberto Rodriguez
His theatrical credits include Paul Simon’s Broadway production The Capeman and the Off-Broadway show Facings: The Musical, where his bass work was featured as a critical part of the musical storytelling.
Bernie has recorded and toured with a diverse roster of icons:
Tito Puente
Mongo Santamaria
Paul Simon
Oz Noy
Roberto Rodriguez
Willie Martinez
Willie Villegas
Bonny Cepeda
Milly y Los Vecinos
Equally proficient on upright and electric bass, Bernie blends Afro-Caribbean roots, jazz sensibility, and global versatility to bring unmatched energy to every performance.