José Valentino is a 20-year old flutist with proven jazz and classical skills, and significant background in solo performance. He is best described as a “flute on fire”. His passionate, appealing performance and demonstrated ability in improvisation have been acknowledged by many. He has performed (or opened) in concerts, master classes, recordings, jam sessions, special events, and festivals with local and international artists such as Aaron Neville, Chic Corea, Jim Walker, former Duke Ellington bassist John Lamb, Mindi Abair, Ken Navarro, John Clayton, Ed Calle, Hubert Laws, Eric Alexander, Sax Pack, Jamey Aebersold, Peter White, Allon Sams, Eric Darius, David Stewart,Kenny Drew Jr., David y Abraham, The Voices of Lee, and Larry King, among others.