JORGE VARDE on SoundBetter

Hi! My name is Jorge and I'm a session percussionist, rhythm section producer based in Buenos Aires. I am a latin percussionist with more than 20 years of experience. I play on many sessions and tour professionally. If you are looking for Afro-Latin percussion sounds and colors, contact me. First class acoustic instruments on your song or album.

I will record high quality percussion tracks from my home studio for your song.
I need is an mp3 of your song with any instruction. I will deliver tracks to you within a few short days!

I have been working as a professional percussionist for more than 20 years. I trained in Buenos Aires and then traveled to Cuba, Colombia, Mexico and Brazil to finish my studies.

You can listen to some of my recordings at https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8c8b9c80-8d9e-4683-860f-2fe05981e194

Drums:
- Congas Lp classic
- Congas Lp Patato model
- Congas Lp Galaxy
- Timbal Lp Tito Puente (Vintage)
- Snare Ludwig Acrolite(Vintage)
- Peruvian Cajon Atempo
- Meinl bongo wood and fiber
- etc

I'm a groove fighter, your song will notice it.

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Credits

28 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients

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by Michael A.
Verified
Another wonderful track of Jorge and his excellent percussion work. His congas, bongas, bell and additional claves/maracas were the perfect lift to a project I'm working on and Jorge has an excellent feel and pocket for rhythm. It was an honor to have him play on this tune!
by Michael A.
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Jorge is an excellent percussionist! I absolutely loved his dynamics and musicality in regards to bongos, conga, maracas, etc. He's a top notch player and added the exact latin percussion that this track needed. Thank you Jorge!
by Gudmundur G.
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A joy to work with. A real pro. Unbelievable vibe.
by Doug M.
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Jorge laid down some bodacious beats for this unusual tune.

He played a variety of choices which gave us many options for editing. He delivered quickly. It worked out great.

I highly recommend Jorge.
by Sebastia A.
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It has been an immense pleasure working with Jorge. He immediately understood the concept of the song, and the delivery was punctual and of exceptional quality. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend Jorge. I'm sure we will have the chance to work together again in the future!
by Alfred Gómez Jr.
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It was a pleasure working with Jorge. Excellent communication, responsible, collaborative and professional. Highly recommended.
by Cody H.
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Jorge killed it! The playing & engineering were exactly what I was looking for. Couldn't be happier!
by Sven T.
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Beautiful feel, excellent communication, prompt delivery and exceptional playing. I HIGHLY recommend JORGE for percussion.
by Mark L.
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I don't know how to put into words how I feel. I feel totally safe. In the communication with Jorge, whether it is technology or feeling, he can start with music for the sake of music. I got the most efficient, reasonable and sincere cooperation. Thank you!
by Aldo L.
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Fantastic musician.
Creative, responsible, super quick and super nice
Can’t wait to work with him again!!!
by Greg Johnson
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Jorge did a wonderful job providing percussion for the track I was working on. I would highly recommend him!
by Silent K.
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I loved working with Jorge Varde, his work is clear and to the point. He also has a very quick delivery time which is beneficial. I will definitely work with Jorge again in the near future!
by Jesse B.
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Quick turnaround, good feel and timing and musical instincts. Would definitely use again.
by Donnie R.
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Prompt and professional work.
by Link
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Pro conga work and quick turnaround. Will definitely work again in the future!
by Trevor B.
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Another outstanding job, very well done by Jorge ! His Latin Jazz percussion tracks always turn out great. He is always very helpful in giving his advice and guidance to what will make the song sound the best !
by Trevor B.
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Great job on Percussion instruments. Also, great communication, and made sure I was happy with the final product! I'll definitely be using Jorge anytime so have the need for Latin Jazz sound percussion!!!
by Don H.
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Jorge is amazing.
Just what I wanted
Even after project was closed he sent better tracks to choose from.
by Don H.
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Jorge my friend
Your percussion on "Soft Shoe Man" was absolutely fantastic. You picked just the right instruments. It has been a pleasure working with you. More to send your way. Thanks!
by Don H.
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Jorge, fantastic job. Fast turnaround. Good communication. All tracks, 2 congas, 2 cajon, bell and shaker, best and accurate recordings. Used congas and cajon throughout, and kicked in bells and shaker for the chorus. Lots of fun!

Interview with JORGE VARDE

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I record percussion for latin genres.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: On Mel Muñiz's Aguerrida album where I recorded percussions and the producer Juan Pablo De Mendonca invited me to work together to create the rhythmic sections of the album. We work hard and the result makes me proud.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm recording new versions of some songs from Mel Muñiz's Aguerrida album
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I'm new here, I don't know anyone
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Hybrid. Both have their advantages
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That your song is my priority
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like to play or record music as long as possible.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you record another track for the same money? Yeah sure.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Take a lot of work
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask the necessary questions to know what he wants
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: be clear about what you want
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Congas, bongo, cajon, pandeiro and bass drum
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started in high school. I was studying and touring in different countries.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: persevering.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: There are many but I think that with Chris Dave I would love to work, I am fascinated by his way of thinking about music.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Listen to what the song asks of you.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Mostly I work with Latin popular music (from Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba and Mexico).
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listen to the song and know what it needs to work.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I think percussion can contribute different things depending on the song and the function you want to give it. In my case, my greatest effort when recording a song is to achieve the best possible groove.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I don't know if the word is typical, I work with different producers and I adapt to their way of working. The clearer the idea of the producer or composer, my work becomes easier and I can be more creative.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Well luckily I share my studio with a recording professional so I can record with many sound options, to mention something I would tell you that I have a Neumann U67, a Neumann U87 and an AKG 414. Also in all the years that I have been like musician I worried about having first class percussion instruments ..
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: There are really many but if I have to answer for this moment I would tell you Charlie Hunter and Keita Ogawa.