FonziBeatz26

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Alfonso Velasco was born and raised in Broward County, Florida. He found his passion for music through drumline in High School. At Florida State University, he had the privilege to study under Leon Anderson and received a Bachelor’s degree. He moved back to Miami, Florida to obtain his Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance at Florida International University, studying under Rodolfo Zuniga. Currently he is preparing the release of his EP and other compositons. He is also working on musical production and educating the youth. ​ He is planning on furthering his education for a doctorate in Jazz Performance as well as releasing an album. He has performed with Juan Turros, JT4, Erich Bergen, Russ Spiegal Big Band, Nicholas Rousseau Javier Nero, Louis Almanti, Zach Bartholomew, and Geenius Project. Studied under Phoenix Rivera, Rodolfo Zuniga, Leon Anderson, Jason Hainsworth, Bill Peterson, Jamie Ousley, Jonathan Dadurka, Gary Campbell, Ruben Caban, and Paul Ayick.