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Born in Pativilca, Peru, 100 miles north of Lima, Alex Acuña was born into a musical family that inspired him and helped shape him as a musician. His father and five brothers were all musicians. Alex taught himself how to play the drums from the age of four. By the time Alex turned ten, he was already playing in local bands. As a teenager, he moved to Lima and became one of Peru's most accomplished session drummers, performing on many recording projects for artists, as well as film and television productions. In Lima, Alex also earned a glowing reputation for his live performances. So much so, that at the age of eighteen, Alex was chosen by the great Latin band leader, Perez Prado, to join his big band

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Next In Line

By Bob Holz

Label: MVD Audio
Released: 2026
Track listing: 1.Jammin Man-5:04 2.Shooting Range-4:24 3.World Turned Upside Down-6:07 4.Eleven High-3:21 5.Larry’s Blues-6:33 6.Flat Out-6:31 7.Better Try-3:55 8.The Tunnel-5:02 9.Silverthorne-6:22 10.Moving Eyes-4:19

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Natural Rhythm

By Altin Sencalar

Label: Posi-Tone Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: One By One; Reflection; In Walked Horace; Resolution; Baila de Plena; Descarga de Dia; New Life; Lament; Run Away; Settling.

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Stories

By Mina Choi

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Dark Side Light Side; Secret Garden; Bolivia; Paddle Through the Lake; You're Still Here (in memory of Sewol ferry); All About Your Cries and Kisses; Helen's Song.

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Helen's Song

December 17, 2025

Album: Stories
By Mina Choi
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Duration: 06:43

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Mina Choi: Stories

by Jack Bowers
June 2, 2025

Who could have guessed that the next wave of world-class big-band composers and arrangers would wash ashore in the U.S. after starting its journey in faraway Asia? In 2024 alone, many composers with roots in the Far East have nourished their credentials with impressive and well- received big-band recordings. Those whose names spring to mind include ...

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Secret Garden

April 14, 2025

Album: Stories
By Mina Choi
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Duration: 08:29

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Cherokee

March 29, 2025

Album: My Universe
By Maria Puga Lareo
Label: My Keter Records
Released: 2024
Duration: 4:32

Article: Interview

Peter Erskine: Revisiting Weather Report

by C. Andrew Hovan
March 20, 2025

A standout drum prodigy of his generation, Peter Erskine began playing at the age of four. After honing his skills at Interlochen, he launched his professional career in 1972 with Stan Kenton. Four years later, he joined Maynard Ferguson before making a pivotal move, replacing Alex Acuña in Weather Report. In the spring ...

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Grove's Groove

By Michael Dease

Label: Le Coq Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Grove's Groove; Tea for Two; Seiko Time; Minor Funk; Never Let Me Go; The Viper; Decisions; Father Figure; Broadway.