RealTracks Artist Bio: Carlos E. Arellano

Venezuelan guitarist Carlos Eduardo Arellano studied music theory, Classical guitar and piano enroute to graduating as a Music Education Major from the Escuela Normal Valecillos. While still in school he began composing film scores and theatre music, winning the Best Film Score award at the Agua Linda, Brazil, International Film Festival for his music for the film "Las Novias Del Mendigo" by Romulo Gallegos. His keen interest in electronic music and audio recording led him to a position as Composer-in-Residence for TRT television. At the same time, he was playing in a jazz trio with Venezuelan pianist Virgilio Armas.

Carlos became an international presence on the Internet as Jazzpick, earning a place in the Hall of Fame at www.guitarwar.com. He has continued to produce his own CD releases while also appearing with top Venezuelan and international artists like Andres Briceño, Roberto Koch, Virginia Ramirez, Kitimba Jazz, Pablo Gil, Gerardo Chacon, Pedro Lopez, Victor Cuica, Kitimba Jazz, Gonzalo Mico, Ilan Chester, Luis Alvarado, Eddy Perez, Gerry Weil, Julio Flores, Miguel Chacon, Ruben Soto, Otmaro Ruiz, Frank Quintero and Ben Carriel.

Visit Carlos' web site at http://www.carlosarellano.com/music/