Carlos Mena 

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Carlos Mena is a distinguished New York City-based bassist, composer, and educator whose

artistry is defined by effortless elegance and technical virtuosity. A true devotee of the arts,

Mena has cultivated a career that bridges the worlds of high-stakes Broadway productions,

legendary global ensembles, and groundbreaking original composition. His music — an organic

fusion of Jazz, World, and Classical influences — is celebrated for distilling the finest elements of vast cultural landscapes into a sophisticated and indispensable body of work. Mena’s premier performance portfolio is a testament to his versatility and elite standing in the industry. He is a staple of the Broadway scene, currently subbing for Bobby Wooten at Moulin

Rouge! and performing for MJ the Musical. His deep rhythmic foundation has led him to share

the stage and studio with global icons across genres, from the legendary Buena Vista Social Club and Arturo O'Farrill’s Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to Latin Pop and Urban giants like Don Omar, Thalia, La India, and Willie Colón. A Latin GRAMMY® contributor (for Mister G’s Los Animales), Mena’s reach is truly global.

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