Gon Bops Alex Acuna Signature Special-Edition Cajon

This Alex Acuna Signature Special-Edition cajon was beautifully handcrafted in Peru from Peruvian Mohena with artisan inlays. Alex’s favorite flamenco model, this cajon has wires that provide the perfect amount of buzz and resonancethe cajon is excellent for traditional flamenco or for modern applications. This cajon comes with a free carrying bag.Born in Pativilca, Peru, Acuna played in local bands from the age of ten, and moved to Lima as a teenager. At the age of 18, he joined the band of Perez Prado, and in 1967, he moved to Puerto Rico. In 1974, Acuna moved to Las Vegas, working with artists such as Elvis Presley and Diana Ross, and the following year he joined the jazz fusion group Weather Report, appearing on the albums Black Market and Heavy Weather. Acuna left Weather Report in 1978, and became a session musician in California, recording and playing live with (amongst many others): Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Jim Walker, Chick Corea, Whitney Houston, Plcido Domingo, Phil Keaggy, Sergeant Petter, Sam Phillips, former Weather Report bandmates Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul, Herbie Hancock, as well as Carlos Santana, Antnio Carlos Jobim, Beck, Roberta Flack, U2 and Al Jarreau. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Gon Bops Alex Acuna Signature Special-Edition Cajon” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.