Embarking on diverse musical ventures across Peru, the USA, Croatia, and Australia, I've contributed my skills to a range of bands and projects, each with its own unique essence. Within this extensive musical exploration, I've performed, composed, arranged, and recorded for various bands of different styles. The bands and projects outlined below offer a glimpse into my contributions, reflecting the diverse array of experiences and collaborations within varied genres and ensembles:

• The Slated (2024 - ongoing)
  Co-founder, composer and guitarist of a trio that fuses different music genres, including rock, jazz, funk, progressive rock, latin rhythms, metal and experimental rock.

• Actitud Modulada (2014 – 2021)
  I played a pivotal role as the guitarist, co-composer, and co-arranger of this septet, merging experimental progressive rock with Peruvian music elements. Our collaboration resulted in a notable discography, including "Actitud Modulada (Live)" (2017), "AM" (2018), and "AM II" (2019).

• Reunion (2017 – 2021)
  Contributing as a guitarist to this contemporary jazz septet, I had the opportunity to perform at esteemed events such as the VIII International Percussion Meeting (2017) and the VIII International Vibraphone and Marimba Festival (2018).

• Jose Palacios Band (2015 – 2017)
  Fronting this jazz ensemble, I explored adaptable jazz formats, ranging from a trio to a septet, showcasing my skills as a leader, guitarist, composer, and arranger.

• Jose Palacios Quartet (2014 – 2016)
  Heading this jazz quartet that blended the sounds of guitar, vibraphone, double bass, and drums, I took on the roles of leader, guitarist, and arranger.

• 702 (2011 – 2015)
  As the leader of this jazz trio, I played the guitar, composed, and arranged. A notable achievement was our performance at the XXIII Jazz Festival in Lima (2013).

• Stretch it to The Limit (2009 – 2015)
  As the co-founder, co-composer, and guitarist of this power trio, we fused various music genres, such as rock, experimental jazz, funk, progressive rock, latin rhythms, metal and experimental rock, resulting in a distinctive discography that includes "Demo" (2010) and "Zombie 'Extraterrestre' Ryan" (2013).

• Gun Jazz (2009 – 2010)
  In this jazz quartet under the direction of renowned guitarist Andrés Prado, I assumed a central position as the guitarist. Throughout this musical venture, we delved into advanced jazz concepts and techniques, skillfully arranging and performing a challenging repertoire.

• El Arca (2008 – 2009)
  Contributed as the guitarist and co-composer for this contemporary jazz-fusion band, we explored modern musical languages with elements of funk, rock, jazz, drum & bass, Afro-Peruvian, and Latin.

• Shimdikiundipzun (2008)
  I played the electric guitar and various effects in this ensemble under the direction of composer Carlos Andrés ‘Teté’ Leguía. Our music delved into novel and unusual musical concepts in an experimental context focused on textures and dynamics.

• Jazz Jaus Big Band (2007 – 2009)
  As the guitarist in this big band, we performed at the XIX Jazz Festival in Lima (2009) and contributed to the discography with the release of the album "Jazz Jaus" (2008).

• West Side Story (2006)
  In Arlington, MA, USA, I served as the orchestra guitarist for the musical West Side Story, produced by the Arlington Friends of The Drama, under the musical direction of David L. Rose.

• El Astrocombo (2001 – 2002)
  I played a significant role as the guitarist, co-composer, and co-arranger of this band, blending jazz, Latin, funk, progressive, Afro-Peruvian, and rock influences.

• Classical guitarist (1996 – 2001)
  In the early stages of my music career, I started as a classical guitar performer, showcasing my skills in solo, duo, trio, quartet, and small orchestra settings, performing at various recitals and contests.