About Dennis

“I’ve been involved in music for most of my privileged days on this good earth. I strive to be a model musician and embrace my musical passions in each and every note I play. I respect and appreciate all the artists and listeners that grace my senses. I value all the experiences that enable growth. I love the feeling of executing and working with the best in making music that has profound effect on the listener.  Great arts and artists are very inspirational. I continually pursue to perfect ways of affecting rhythmic senses of the listener. As long as there are appreciative listeners, I’ll keep playing!”

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Biography

Dennis Bueno was born of Spanish parents from Trinidad, Colorado. He grew up in a military household and relocated frequently. Dennis began to study music on accordion at age five while living outside of Detroit, Michigan. Dennis continued to play and entertain for about 10 years, during which time he received many awards for his accomplishments and played professionally.

Dennis took an interest in percussion at the age of 10. After several years of drums in elementary school band and private instruction, and while living in New Jersey, he went on to rigorous training in Drum Corps where he honed much of his drum rudimental technique and performed on snare in an award winning drum line. Dennis played drum set in his high school jazz band as well as local progressive rock bands in New Jersey. After high school, Dennis was accepted at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. While there he had the privilege of studying percussion, theory, and arranging with Gary Chaffee, Keith Copland, Bob Wagner, Joe Hunt, Dean Anderson, Greg Hopkins, James Williams, John Laporta, and many other great masters. After Berklee, Dennis auditioned and was enlisted into the Air Force as a percussionist as a member of the NORAD Band and eventually the premiere Air Force Academy Band. Dennis performed throughout the world with countless names in most every venue of music.

Dennis has performed with recording artists Earl Klugh, Dave Valentin, Jessy J, Dotsero, and Steve Barta. During his enlistment he was assigned to the rock band Blue Steel and country band Wild Blue Country. Dennis has kept busy teaching privately and performing with numerous successful local talents in every kind of genre of music. Dennis still studies privately with many masters.

Dennis passionately embraces early family tradition of joyous song and dance through his love of Latin music and rhythms. Dennis brings this spirit to every venue he plays. Dennis is a captivating and happy musician. He primarily performs on Drum set, Timbales, Congas, Bongo, and Cajon.

Instruction

Dennis is currently on the faculty of the Broadmoor Academy of Music (BAM). Details of enrollment can be found at bamjazz.org. BAM accepts students of all ages and focuses on Jazz and pop music performance and scoring. Involvement in ensembles is encouraged, but not required.

Dennis is on the faculty of the Colorado Springs Conservatory. Details of enrollment can be found at coloradospringsconservatory.org. CSC focuses on a well rounded musical arts education with classes in music theory, music history, music appriecation, theatre, piano, song writing, ensembles, and private lessons.

Dennis is also available to teach drum circles, group lessons, and clinics.Dennis can be scheduled for private instruction on trap set, congas, bongo, cajon, and many other percussion instruments. Dennis also teaches music theory and rhythmic concepts. Dennis is a very honest and respectful teacher and welcomes all ages.

Requests for private instruction can be made by sending an email request from this web page with appropriate contact information.

Projects

Orquesta Sabroso, originally “Sabroso” since 1995, is an 11 piece ensemble that specializes in Latin Jazz and Salsa. The group has performed all over the Colorado front range.

Orquesta Sabroso has developed its own musical style by mixing the diverse musical experiences of the members and enthusiastically continues to expand it’s sound through the inspiration of Latin music masters.

Many great musicians have contribuited to the success of this band. I’d like to give recognition by listing them by name in no specific order. We continue to evolve, use different musicians, and have new experiences. Performing tasteful music is our goal.

The Acoulectric Trio is a trio made up of Rico Southee on Guitar, Andy Burtschi on Bass, and Dennis Bueno on drums and percussion.

The Bueno Trio features Sam Pannunzio on piano, Scott Webring on bass, and Dennis Bueno on drums.

Endorsements

“…you truly are a special percussionist and drummer to the Colorado jazz/latin music scene…”

Al Eberhardt (Former Director of Colorado All-State jazz bands)
Artist-in-Residence
Dept. of Music
CSU-Pueblo