Europa - Rize Above (2019)

EURÓPA is a group of very talented musicians from San Antonio, Texas who combined together create a great sound together.
EURÓPA consist of members Danielle Hamilton on female lead and Backup Vocals. Danielle comes from a gospel background and has created a vocal style with EURÓPA. AJ Martin who began performing with the group at a very young age and performs the saxes and background vocals in the group. EURÓPA’s guitarist and Backup vocalist is Danny Aaron who used to play rhythm guitar for the heavy metal band Dangerous Toys and others. Dan and AJ together add an element in the EURÓPA sound. EURÓPA’s drummer is Michael Alexander who has been with the group thru the years since 2001. Michael plays drums, percussion and background vocals. EURÓPA’s music director, keyboardist, touch bassist and vocalist is Alex Ambrozaitis. Alex has performed with many smooth jazz, gospel and Latin musicians throughout the years. This CD with the other members is a combination of working with those many musical artists. RIZE ABOVE also has a few musical guest on it. Three time Latin Grammy winnerJoe Posada performs sax on a few of the tracks and flute on the CD’s Latin track LA RAZA. LA RAZA also features 14 time Grammy winner and co producer Gilbert Velasquez on classical guitar. Other guest artist are Dwayne Toler lead vocalist on WHEN I WHISPER and Backup vocalist on many of the CD’s tracks. Valentino Maltos also performed sax parts on a few of the tracks. Valentino come from performing sax with other Grammy winner. Together these outstanding musicians form one great recording that we know you will enjoy. G.W.