Todo Es Latin Jazz
About Us
The influences of Todo Es range from the Latin Jazz of Cal Tjader and Charlie Byrd to Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova, interpreted through our unique instrumentation: Rebecca Garcia - vocals; Daniel Miller - guitar; Stephen Yamada-Heidner - vibraphone and steel drum; Dan Hensley - trumpet and flugelhorn; Tor Dietrichson - percussion; Tim Miller - drums, and John Lilley - acoustic and electric bass. A large repertoire of original material combines Afro-Cuban, Caribbean and Brazilian sounds with contemporary improvisation. WARNING: Our music has been known to cause spontaneous dancing in the aisles!
"Todo Es has performed at a few of our Club Release Parties and our Members love them. They create a very classy, but relaxed and fun vibe and John and the whole band are a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them for any event." David Blue, Wine Club Supervisor, Chateau Ste. Michelle
Meet the Band
Todo Es. Everything IS Latin Jazz.
Todo Es Latin Jazz was founded in 2013 by bassist John Lilley. From wine tastings and small gatherings in those early years, to non-profit galas and Jazz Festivals today, the group continues to evolve and grow.
Lead Vocals
Rebecca Garcia
Rebecca is a Seattle-based musician and visual artist. She performs as lead vocalist and songwriter with Todo Es Latin Jazz and backing vocalist for Lipstick Syndicate. Her art is on view at select galleries and curated public venues around Seattle.
Art: https://www.rngarcia.com/
Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Dan Hensley
Jazz trumpeter Dan Hensley joined Todo Es in 2018. He writes and arranges music for the band. Dan is a long-time member of Seattle big band, Jazz Underground, and plays with other groups including the Seattle Rep impromptu jazz combo. Dan studied Latin music in Cuba and volunteers at an after-school Latin music program for newcomer immigrant students.
Guitar
Daniel Miller
Through extensive travels, his mother's French heritage, and studies abroad and at home, Daniel gained an early exposure to a variety of world music styles. A composer, educator, and arranger, he owns Rockory Music School, is a voting member of the Recording Academy, and has contributed to various radio programs in the Seattle area. He has toured in Europe, Canada, and USA.
Percussion
Tor Dietrichson
Percussionist, composer, bandleader, vocalist, and music educator, Tor Dietrichson started out in the 1970's in a band with Grateful Dead drummer, Mickey Hart and his tabla mentor, Zakir Hussain. As a busy professional musician, Tor leads bands of his own and performs with many others.
Vibes/Steel Pan
Stephen Yamada-Heidner
An active mallet/steel pan player and percussionist in Seattle, Stephen has performed in numerous jazz and world music settings. His musical journey includes treks to Cuba, Brazil, and Trinidad & Tobago. A design and nonprofit professional by day, Stephen's work has served communities in King County, the US, and around the globe.
Drums
Tim Miller
Coming soon