John Pena

John began his musical journey in New York at the age of 6, playing guitar under the guidance of his father (John Peña Sr.). By the age of 17 while residing in Puerto Rico he was sought after as a bassist which jump started his professional career.

He’s well versed in a wide variety of music and his versatility ranges from rock, jazz, r&b, blues,latin, gospel and everything in between.

He’s performed and or recorded with artists such as:

Celia Cruz(Queen of Salsa),Carlos Santana,Julio Iglesias,Sergio Mendez,Tania Maria,Natalie Cole,The Crusaders,Herb Alpert,Chaka Khan,Kenny Loggins,Take 6,Jerry Garcia,Chick Correa,Steve Vai,Diana Ross,Tolu,Justo Almario,Aretha Franklin,Ricky Martin,Barry Manilow, Larry Carlton,Michael McDonald,Joe Sample,Dave Koz,Arturo Sandoval,Los Lobotomys,Dionne Warwick,Katherine McPhee(American Idol),Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship), John Cafferty,Glen Hughes (Deep Purple),Don Felder (Eagles), Alex Acuña & the Unkowns, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Oscar Castro-Neves, Ivan Lins, David Garfield & the Cats,Michael Brecker,Patti LaBelle, Vesta,Anne Nesby,Patti Austin,Kenny G,Tommy Walker,Andrae Crouch,Yolanda Adams,Walter Hawkins,Thelma Houston, Dionne Warwick, Keiko Matsui,Nina Simone, Engelbert Humperdinck,Juan Gabriel, Laura Pausini, Luis Enrique,Ednita Nazario, Marco Antonio Solis, Eros Ramazzotti, Diego Verdaguer,Mijares, Raphael,Marisela and the list goes on.

Currently on tour with Oleta Adams and active as a studio musician, writer, producer, arranger and programmer. His next project titled (Life,Legacy and Music) to be released late this summer as a 3 part music series.

In 2008 he released his first solo project titled Call it Grace. Available on ITunes, Spotify and Cd Baby.com Mainly instrumental music with various genre influences and a couple of message related vocal tunes. On this project he plays a wide variety of basses as well as collaborate with many gifted writers/artists.

His TV and Movie Credits as a Musician,Composer, Programmer,and or Arranger include:

Rush Hour 3, Along Came Polly, Rush Hour, Men in Black2,Proof of Life, Mo Money, A Million to Juan, Maximum Risk, Bringing Down the House, Original Sin, Access Hollywood, ET, Friends, Roundhouse, Oprah, Tyra Banks Show, Jerry Springer, Desperate Housewives, and "What's Eating You" to name a few.

He co-wrote the theme song to “Balko” TV hit drama series in Germany. He received the award for best music on “What’s Eating You” (Sundance film festival). Latin Grammy nomination for best latin jazz interpretation “El Bongo de Vangogh” Band-(Tolu).

Nominated for Cable Ace awards 3 years running in collaboration for best music, dance and variety for the Hit show (Roundhouse). The award was won in 93.

Played on the Grammy winning record "Discovery" with artist Larry Carlton.

John is also currently working with iSpy Music and Music Supervisor (Music for Tv and Film).