About
Hiram Perez began his musical journey at the age of five in Nogales Arizona and Nogales Sonora Mexico where he spent his early childhood playing saxophone. At the age of twelve his parents moved to Tucson Arizona where he continued to study music. Hiram started his professional music career in 1991. While playing in the local music scene he also studied music at The University of Arizona & Pima College. Hiram's influences include various styles of Latin Music, Jazz, Soul, Funk and R&B. He has performed, recorded or toured either as a bandleader,vocalist, musical director or sideman with Grupo Manteca, Zona Libre, Latino Solido, Ringling Brothers Orchestra, Carnival Cruise Lines, The Latin Breed, Adalberto Gallegos, Jimmy Edward, Tito Nieves, Carl Carlton, Calexico, Kings of Soul, Jaleo, Miguel Melgoza, The Lobros, Joe Bourne & RCCG Glory Tabernacle Church Band. Hiram currently resides in Tucson Arizona.
EVENTS
9-1 ZLB @ St. Philips Plaza Salsa Sunday 7-10
9-4 Zona Combo @ St. Philips Plaza 7-10
9-6 Zona Libre Trio @ Desert Diamond Casino Buffet 5-7
9-6 ZLB @ Brother Johns BBQ 930-12
9-8 Latin Jazz Sunday @ St. Philips Plaza 7-10
9-11 Zona Combo @ St. Philips Plaza 7-10
9-13 Zona Libre Trio @ Desert Diamond Casino Buffet 5-7
9-13 ZLB @ Brother Johns BBQ 930-12
9-15 ZLB @ St. Philips Plaza Salsa Sunday 7-10
9-16 Zona Libre Trio @ Desert Diamond Casino Buffet 5-7
9-17 Solo Sax @ Ratheon 11-1
9-18 Zona Combo @ St. Philips Plaza 7-10
9-19 La Dignidad @ Santuary Paradise Valley AZ 7-10
9-20 Solo Sax @ Raytheon 11-1
9-20 Zona Libre Trio @ Desert Diamond Casino Buffet 5-7
9-20 ZLB @ Brother Johns BBQ 930-12
9-22 Latin Jazz Sunday @ St. Philips Plaza 7-10
9-25 Zona Combo @ St. Philips Plaza 7-10
9-27 Zona Libre Trio @ Desert Diamond Casino Buffet 5-7
9-27 ZLB @ Brother Johns BBQ 930-12
9-29 ZLB Salsa Sunday @ St. Philips Plaza 7-10
BANDS
zONA lIBRE BAND
GRUPO MANTECA
HORN SET-UP
Soprano- Yamaha Custom 875 / SR Tech Pro Mouthpiece Rovner Ligature
Alto- Yamaha 62 - G1 Unlaquered Neck / SR Tech L85 Mouthpiece Francois Louis Ligature
Tenor- Yamaha 62 - Oleg Neck / Phil Barone Mouthpiece Rovner Ligature
Baritone- Cannonball Silver Stone Series / Guy Hawkins Mouthpiece Oleg Ligature
CLIENTS/ VENUES
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ANNUAL HEART BALL
JW STARR PASS MARRIOTT
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA AZ JAZZ WEEK
TUCSON JAZZ FESTIVAL
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL OVO CAST
RINGLING BROTHERS CIRCUS CAST
HILTON TUCSON EL CONQUISTADOR
THE WESTIN LA PALOMA RESORT & SPA
TOLLESON LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL
CASINO DEL SOL
DESERT DIAMOND CASINO
RIALTO THEATRE
HSL PROPERTIES
CASINO BALLROOM
TU NIDITO GALA
WESTWARD LOOK WYNDHAM GRAND RESORT AND SPA
RAYTHEON
HACIENDA DEL SOL
TUCSON JAZZ SOCIETY
CURACAO COMPANY
SHERATON GRAND PHOENIX
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ANNUAL GALA
TUCSON MEET YOURSELF
ORO VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
LOEWS VENTANA CANYON RESORT
THE PHOENICIAN RESORT
BOULDERS RESORT & SPA SCOTTSDALE
FRED G. ACOSTA JOB CORPS
SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL
CROWDER HALL
TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER
CATHOLIC LEGAL IMMIGRATION NETWORK
EL RIO HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION ANNUAL BOW TIE BLOCK PARTY
TUCSON SCOTTISH RITE
TORRES CONSULTING & LAW GROUP
TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS
AFRICA NIGHT DANCE FUSION FESTIVAL
LOS DESCENDIENTES DEL PRESIDIO ANNUAL GALA
TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART