Bio:

Mombo Hernandez was born with the gift of rhythm...at an early age, he was playing rhythms on anything that would make a sound! Born in Lodi, California, his earliest percussion instruments were his Mom's ironing board, sofa, chairs, and tables. During his teenage years, he found that the metal dashboards in cars made great sound. By this time, Mombo was also playing a regular drum kit. It was during the 70's that he first saw Santana's congero, Michael Carabello...Mombo put aside his drum kit and purchased his first set of congas. He was hooked!!! Over the next several years he has added exotic world percussion instruments to what he calls his "spice kit".

During the 80's, Mombo started performing at local clubs and brunches around the Sacramento area. He continued with this until the mid-90's when he hooked up with Smooth Jazz Vocalist, Slim Man...and then from that fateful day there was no looking back. Some of the artists Mombo has performed with include: Peter White, Steve Oliver, Rick Braun, Lou Rawls, David Benoit, Dave Koz, Tony Windle, Ivan Najera, Greg Vail, WAR, and others.

Mombo has played the following Smooth Jazz venues...Catalina, Newport Beach, Monterey, Mount Hood, and D.C. Jazz Festivals...also, KSBR Birthday Bash, and the Modesto Jazz, Arts & Wine Festival.

Thank you to Brian and Kaye for taking these great pictures!