Jesús M. Toribio (born 10 November 1988 in Madrid, Spain) is a keyboardist, pianist and composer. He joined the Spanish power metal band Phoenix Rising in late 2010, and currently resides in Alcorcón, Spain, when not on tour.[1]

Jesús M. Toribio
Jesús M. Toribio in 2012
Jesús M. Toribio in 2012
Background information
Birth nameJesús Martín Toribio
Born (1988-11-10) 10 November 1988 (age 35)
OriginMadrid, Spain
GenresPower metal
Symphonic power metal
Classical Music
Occupation(s)Pianist, keyboardist, composer, lyricist
Instrument(s)Keyboards, piano, keytar.
Years active2010–present
LabelsSonic Attack, Hydrant Music

Early life

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He began studying music at age 5, primarily pushed by his parents and grandfather. Years later, he entered the Rodolffo Halffter Music Conservatory of Móstoles to study music theory, piano and composition. In 2011, he earned his Bachelor of Music in music performance, music theory and composition.[1]

Career

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During that period, his musical interest led him to get involved with some unstable bands until 2010, when he joined the symphonic power metal band, Quinta Enmienda, with whom he had already collaborated on their first album Ne Bis in Idem.[2]

In 2011, Japanese Multinational Corporation Korg interviewed him after including him in a list of top artists featuring Korg instruments, publishing a brief biography on their website.[1]

During the first part of 2012, Quinta Enmienda switched its name to Phoenix Rising after signing a three album deal with German label Sonic Attack. In March 2012, the very first album as Phoenix Rising, MMXII, was released. Toribio participated both in the writing and in the production process.[3][4]

He is currently working on the new album which will be released in early 2014.

Discography

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With Phoenix Rising

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  • MMXII (Double CD) (2012)
  • Versus (2014)

Guest appearances

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  • Quinta EnmiendaNe Bis in Idem (2010)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Jesús Martín y Korg M50 Archived 21 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
  2. ^ JESÚS MARTÍN SUSTITUYE A PATXI QUINTANILLA EN LAS TECLAS DE QUINTA ENMIENDA, 2010-12-22, MariskalRock.com (in Spanish)
  3. ^ "Phoenix Rising: Fire and Ashes". Phoenixrisingmetal.com. 23 March 2012. Archived from the original on 26 June 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
  4. ^ "La Crítica Musical – Reseña // PHOENIX RISING "MMXII" // Sonic Attack Records". Lacriticamusical.com. Archived from the original on 26 May 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
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