Latin Grammy Winner “Best New Artist“....... Grammy Nominated ”Best Latin Pop Album” ....... Given the maximum “4 STARS” from: “Los Angeles Times” , “Miami Herald”, “San Antonio Times” “New Times” Nominated for “Premio lo Nuestro” (Univision) for “Best Video” One of the top 10 videos of the year on MTV en Español, for his Self Directed “Mi Sufrimiento” video..................... And recently recorded “Satallite” and wrote the spanish version, “Nave Espacial” performed by Carlos Santana & Moreno, for the Miramax film ‘Havana Nights”................. NEW ALBUM RELEASES 5/1/05.................................... His music hints at 60's Brit-pop and the sound of the classic Latin crooners, jumps forward to alternative rock, electronica and then back again. There are crisp dance beats and lush tropical grooves. This is the world of singer songwriter Jorge Moreno. His parents both came from Cuba when they were each 11 years old. They grew up in a mixture of both the American and Cuban...

Latin Grammy Winner “Best New Artist“....... Grammy Nominated ”Best Latin Pop Album” ....... Given the maximum “4 STARS” from: “Los Angeles Times” , “Miami Herald”, “San Antonio Times” “New Times” Nominated for “Premio lo Nuestro” (Univision) for “Best Video” One of the top 10 videos of the year on MTV en Español, for his Self Directed “Mi Sufrimiento” video..................... And recently recorded “Satallite” and wrote the spanish version, “Nave Espacial” performed by Carlos Santana & Moreno, for the Miramax film ‘Havana Nights”................. NEW ALBUM RELEASES 5/1/05.................................... His music hints at 60's Brit-pop and the sound of the classic Latin crooners, jumps forward to alternative rock, electronica and then back again. There are crisp dance beats and lush tropical grooves. This is the world of singer songwriter Jorge Moreno. His parents both came from Cuba when they were each 11 years old. They grew up in a mixture of both the American and Cuban cultures. Jorge was born in Miami and is the youngest of four siblings, whom all grew up surrounded by music. He says he learned a lot from his father, Tony Moreno, a respected executive of the Latin music industry. "Not about writing songs or how to sing, but about the business," says Moreno. "I remember going to a few recording sessions with him when I was a kid. I'd hang out with the artists when I went with him to a concert, have pictures taken with some after a show. “ I was exposed to show business at a very young age." While getting a taste of show business and Tropical music from his father, Moreno was also learning about 50's and 60's pop and rock from his mother, Melba. "She is a very big fan of Elvis, The Beatles and many more artists of that time and I came to love the music through her. I'm an encyclopedia on 50's & 60's and 70’s pop music, very good on trivia….. I guess I've been an intense music devotee since I was a kid." Not surprisingly, when he started doing his own singing Moreno found himself "sometimes imitating salseros and sometimes Frankie Avalon." As he grew up, he got interested in more "experimental music". By his junior year of high school he had formed a trio with friends Javier Garcia and Aramis Lorie and they began to write songs "a Latin Beatles-ish sort of rock. " After three years together, writing and rehearsing, the summers spent in Spain and England, playing, soaking in flamenco, Arabic music as well as the alternative scene, the trio dissolved. There had been a couple of fruitless showcases for major labels, boredom had begun to set in and Moreno decided to move on and study photography and film. That didn't mean leaving music, however. "I kept playing, getting better at playing guitar, getting better at songwriting." By 1996, he knew "music was all I wanted to do." "My first demos were very alternative, with Arabic music, hip-hop beats, and even a bit of Pink Floyd." From there, his style kept evolving as he started "mixing my alternative interests with my traditional roots, the music from the 50's I know well and trying to come up with catchy little hooks -- but with an edge." His work paid off. After five years of making demos, EMI Music Publishing signed him as a songwriter, and then his music caught the ear of Madonna, whom ultimately signed him to her then new Latin imprint Maverick Musica. Suddenly Jorge found himself working with top producers Lester Mendez, A.T. Molina and Andres Levin "each with a different personality, each doing different songs and it really turned out for the best," says Moreno. "Lester does the more pop, radio friendly stuff and we connected very well. A.T. Molina comes more from the hip-hop/tropical side. And Andres is a mixture of both. My novice production skills were the glue tying all the songs together to create one sound… My Sound” "A good producer is an extension of the artist, really interpreting what the artist wants to do and helps him realize his vision and these guys are great about that." The album launched Moreno into the spotlight and basically turned him into “an overnight press sensation” (as described by one reporter from the Miami Herald). The collection of songs on the album show Moreno’s’ delicate finesse for the art of songwriting and drew so much recognition he went on to receive countless amounts of critical praise and T.V. interviews , with performances ranging from “Good Morning America” to it’s Latin equivalent “Despierta America” and ultimately garnered him a Latin Grammy for “Best New Artist”. The following year he was also nominated for “Best Latin Pop Album” in the “Anglo Grammy’s” for that same album. The work included Moreno originals such as "Despertaré," his first single which was described by The New York Times as: “a pop ballad with an impassioned hook that should prove irresistible to young fans if it's given a chance at radio.” "Mi Sufrimiento" a pop song "with a Tropical twist," that got loads of attention when Moreno self produced and directed his own video, quickly launching it into the MTV (ES) TOP 10 and getting a nomination for a Univision award...as Jorge describes it.. “It’s funny how that video cost zero dollars to produce and was competing against videos that cost many, many thousands…I am a strong believer in mind over money.” After signing Moreno as the first member of Madonna’s new Latin family, the division grew rapidly, signing a total of 13 artists to the roster (an ambitious feat for a label of two years). Unfortunately, relations between the old Warner Music Group and Maverick started to sour on both the Anglo and Latin side. Madonna sold her part back to Warner which ultimately lead to the complete restructuring of the now imprint and the demise of it’s infant Latin counterpart. Moreno, still riding his wave of success wanted to avoid the merging tsunami’s and wisely asked to become a free agent. “I grew up understanding record company politics and have seen it destroy very talented people on both the executive and the artistic side. I’m’ just lucky enough to recognize it”. Soon after, he was contacted by The Carlos Santana camp to sing the opening track for the movie “Havana Nights” which was written by Santana and Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20). Flattered, Moreno agreed. He also continued to tour around the nation, gathering experiences and coming home to seclude himself in the new material for this, his long awaited second release. The new material consists of 6 Spanish language tracks and 5 in English. Remaining true to himself he felt he should capture what sets him apart from the typical singer - songwriter. The fact that he is Latin and American.