I am Juan Manuel Uscátegui, a saxophonist-composer-arranger from Bogotá, Colombia, defined by my diligence and devotion to the arts. I began my musical journey at a very young age, counting the piano at age 4 and starting saxophone studies at 13, which sparked a lifelong passion. I have studied with renowned jazz educators such as Ricardo Narváez, Julian Castillo, Adalberto Gaviria, and Emanuel Peralta. My work blends jazz fusion with pop, disco, funk, rock and R&B, while I have composed soundtracks and scores for video games like Grasscutter, and perform with ensembles such as the Latin American Jazz Ensemble “Mirla” at Sergio Arboleda University. I strive for a warm, familiar sound that resonates with listeners.

Juan Manuel Uscátegui

I am Juan Manuel Uscátegui, a saxophonist-composer-arranger from Bogotá, Colombia, defined by my diligence and devotion to the arts. I began my musical journey at a very young age, counting the piano at age 4 and starting saxophone studies at 13, which sparked a lifelong passion. I have studied with renowned jazz educators such as Ricardo Narváez, Julian Castillo, Adalberto Gaviria, and Emanuel Peralta. My work blends jazz fusion with pop, disco, funk, rock and R&B, while I have composed soundtracks and scores for video games like Grasscutter, and perform with ensembles such as the Latin American Jazz Ensemble “Mirla” at Sergio Arboleda University. I strive for a warm, familiar sound that resonates with listeners.

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I am Juan Manuel Uscátegui, a saxophonist-composer-arranger from Bogotá, Colombia, defined by my diligence and devotion to the arts. I began my musical journey at a very young age, counting the piano at age 4 and starting saxophone studies at 13, which sparked a lifelong passion.

I have studied with renowned jazz educators such as Ricardo Narváez, Julian Castillo, Adalberto Gaviria, and Emanuel Peralta. My work blends jazz fusion with pop, disco, funk, rock and R&B, while I have composed soundtracks and scores for video games like Grasscutter, and perform with ensembles such as the Latin American Jazz Ensemble “Mirla” at Sergio Arboleda University. I strive for a warm, familiar sound that resonates with listeners.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer and Arranger at Independent / Freelance
November 10, 2020 - Present
Composer and arranger creating music for various projects.
Saxophonist at 4 Sax Quartet
May 31, 2021 - March 20, 2022
Member of a saxophone quartet; engaged in jazz performance and repertoire development
Saxophonist at Albor Big Band
June 30, 2017 - December 30, 2022
Tenor saxophonist with the Albor Big Band, 2017-2023. Participated in major jazz events and contributed to performances and collaborations within the ensemble.
Saxophonist/Singer at Mirla Ensemble
January 19, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Member of Mirla Ensemble at Universidad Sergio Arboleda; performs as alto/tenor saxophonist; involved in the ensemble's 2024 Jazz performances.
Composer/Arranger at Grasscutter (GJL Game Parade)
May 10, 2021 - May 17, 2021
Composed and arranged the soundtrack for the game Grasscutter; participated in the GJL Game Parade Spring 2021 and contributed music composition and arrangement for the project.

Education

Bachelor in music at Universidad Sergio Arboleda
January 18, 2021 - December 4, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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