After I got my degree in Jazz Performance, and while being on an artistic and existential crisis, I met my friend and Tuba player extraordinaire Ben Stapp on Washington Sq. Park in New York. I invited him to jam, we played for a couple of hours and suddenly I started hearing a new sound in my head. A few days later started writing music for a new ensemble featuring tuba, saxophones, euphonium and drums. This was the begining to one of the most intense creative catharsis of my career. We recorded two albums and played hundreds of concerts. 

CHIA’s Dance Party is a New York City-based Quintet. The band delivers a unique musical experience where infectious danceable grooves mix harmoniously with extensive compositional and improvisational work. The band performs original material inspired by the Colombian rhythmic and melodic traditions, yet explores different genres and compositional approaches. CHIA's Dance Party has a distinct sound as a result of the diverse background of its musicians. Ben Stapp, an exceptional tuba player brings his vast experience in experimental, Jazz, classical and rock music.

2014 NEW RELEASE, MANGO is OUT!!!  In 2012 CHIA's Dance Party will be honored to perform at the Encuentro Nacional de Bandas, Sincelejo ColombiaIn as a special guest. 2011 CHIA’s Dance Party released its debut album La Miel under the self-run label Chia Records, was invited to perform at the Festival Jazz al Parque In Colombia in September, runned month long residency in August at the renown Brooklyn Club Barbès as well as a monthly appearance at Terraza Café . November 29th 2010 the band had the privileged of being selected as the "House Band" for the annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square performing for over 4 hours and appearing in National Television. In only a matter of months, CHIA's Dance Party has become one of the most popular and admired "brass bands" of the New York City's World Jazz scene. EJOY!!!