Mombo Hernandez

Mombo Hernandez was born with the gift of rhythm. At an early age he was playing rhytms on anything that would make a sound! Born on 10-11-48 in Lodi California his earliest percussion instruments were his Mom's ironing board, sofa, chairs, and tables. That carried him through the 50's. During his teenage years in the 60's 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 the regular 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 playing at local clubs and brunches around the Sacramento area. He continued with this until the mid-90's when he was asked to play one show with Smooth Jazz Vocalist Slim-Man who was opening for Craig Chaquico. After the show, Slim Man added Mombo to his band and he is still curently playing with him. Listed are some of the artists Mombo has most recently played with: Peter White, Rick Braun, Lou Rawls, David Benoit, Dave Koz, Steve Oliver, Tony Windle, Slim Man, Greg Vail, and Rob Mullins.

Mombo has recently played these Smooth Jazz Festival....
Catalina, Newport Beach, Monterey, and D.C. Jazz Festivals.