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Irving Flores
From his early beginnings as a child prodigy leading Orchestra Tamalipas to victory at the tender age of ten, to becoming a nationally treasured artist in Mexico, Irving’s journey has been nothing short of legendary. Now based in San Diego, California, Irving continues to push musical boundaries and innovate within the jazz genre, contributing richly to its evolution and reaching new audiences through his performances and recordings.
Irving’s career is marked by notable collaborations and performances with jazz icons such as Poncho Sanchez, Airto Moreira, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. His skills as an arranger and producer shine through in projects like the acclaimed “Tribute to Frank Sinatra” with the San Diego Symphony and his stirring arrangements for international stars like Luis Miguel.
Irving’s recent work includes the much-anticipated album “Armando Mi Conga,” recorded live in New York City. This vibrant album features a lineup of legendary musicians, including Giovanni Hidalgo on congas, Brian Lynch on trumpet, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez on drums, John Benitez on upright and electric bass, and Norbert Stachel on tenor sax, baritone sax, clarinet, and flute, showcasing Irving’s ability to bring together top talents to create truly spectacular music.
Source: Amor de Flores ProductionsGear
Steinway & Sons, Bösendorfer, Yamaha acoustic pianos
Yamaha, Korg keyboards
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Irving Flores: Armando Mi Conga

by Bridget A. Arnwine
Every now and again an artist releases an album that is so striking, so stellar, that it cements their legacy forever, not in a way that the artist can never grow beyond the album's greatness, but in a way that propels them beyond it. Pianist Irving Flores and his all-star Afro- Cuban Jazz Sextet have created such an album. Armando Mi Conga (Amor de Flores) consists of eight breathtakingly beautiful original compositions plus a bonus track (a solo piano version ...
Continue ReadingTake Five with Pianist Irving Flores

by AAJ Staff
Meet Irving Flores From his early beginnings as a child prodigy leading Orchestra Tamalipas to victory at the tender age of ten, to becoming a nationally treasured artist in Mexico, Irving's journey has been nothing short of legendary. Now based in San Diego, California, Irving continues to push musical boundaries and innovate within the jazz genre, contributing richly to its evolution and reaching new audiences through his performances and recordings. Irving's career is marked by notable collaborations and ...
Continue ReadingAll About Jazz Top 10 Songs: August 2025

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All About Jazz
All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the songs featured in August, these ten represent our reader's favorites as indicated by total listens. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! Top Songs Armando Mi Conga Irving Flores From: Armando Mi Conga 08:27 Once Upon a Time on the Sun ...
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'El Maestro' Irving Flores Readies Thrilling Afro-cuban Jazz Sextet Project With Giovanni Hidalgo & Horacio “El Negro” Hernández; 'Armando Mi Conga' Arrives August 26

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1888 Media
Acclaimed pianist, composer, and arranger Irving Flores is set to release his most ambitious project to date, ;Armando Mi Conga (Amor de Flores Productions), available on CD and all streaming platforms beginning August 26, 2025. A vibrant celebration of Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban Jazz, the 9-song album blends virtuosity with soul — and features an all-star lineup of Grammy-winning legends. “This is a love letter to Latin America,” says Flores. “It’s my journey and a tribute to the rhythms that ...
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“Performing with Irving is an experience unlike any other. His ability to connect with both the audience and his fellow musicians elevates every performance to something truly magical.” — Gilbert Castellanos
"Flores comes at you like a freight train, both hands fully loaded and synched in a hypnotic choreography. He generates excitement with an almost casual sense of ease, as if he’s observing all the commotion from a distance. It’s just about impossible to take it all in without becoming physically involved—the body wants to move." - San Diego Troubadour
Primary Instrument
Piano
Location
San Diego
Willing to teach
Advanced only