Arturo , a singer emotional style blends elements of jazz, gospel and romantic boleros was born and raised in Chicago. Arturo's singing career began in grammar school when he joined the Holy Family Gospel Choir under the direction of Professor Samuel Parker. the choir would debut and continually appear on channel 26 with Isabel Joseph Johnson's Rock of Ages TV show.
During this period, Arturo began to study the records of his father's collection of singers that would serve as the foundation for his singing. Arturo's mentors were continue to be Ella Fitgerald, Carmon McRae, Nat King Cole, Freddy Cole, Joe Williams, Dinah Washington, Billy Eckstine, Johnny Hartman, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr., Jonny Mathis, Jose Jose and Frank Sinatra.
Arturo attended Quigley South high school and graduated from Fryeburg academy in Maine. while attending Rosary college, he served as a cantor for many religious celebrations and still remains active with the Chicago and Skokie Archdiocese.
After graduation from Rosary College, Arturo moved to Mexico city to pursue a singing career finding work with local jazz bands, such as the Indias Orchestra under the direction of Inocente Diaz, guitar trios and recording demos for composers.
Arturo returned back home to Chicago and began working with pianist ruth Allyn Anderson. Arturo is regularly invited to sing The National Anthem for sports and charity events. since college, Arturo always looks forward to singing. Shubert's Ave Maria for the Virgen De Guadeloupe masses on December 12 of each year.
When not having club dates in and around Chicago, Arturo will participate in municipal and civic functions hosted by Mayor Daley's office of Special Events. |