A native of San Cristóbal – Venezuela, Worshiper of Jesus Christ and currently resides in Miami – Florida;  Miguel Hernandez has been a member of the bands of international artists and an active member of important projects, among which Daniella Mass, Nestor Torres (American and Latin Grammy Multi Winner Flutist), Elias Tona Jazz Trio (Bassist of Al Di Meola), Miami Symphony Orchestra, Henry Linarez, Sujeid Mijares, Rafael “El Pollo” Brito, Aldemaro Romero, Yordano, Robert Quintero, Prisca Dávila, Emilio Lovera, Puerta de Salvacion Church (Miami), Tamara (Spanish Latin Grammy-winning singer), Otmaro Ruíz, Luz Marina & Menage, Guillermo Davila, HMJ Project, Impromptu Trio and Miguel Hernández Project, among others.
He is currently an exclusive artist of Yamaha Drums, Sabian, Vic Firth, Remo, Gon Bops, Shure, Hishaker, Cympad, Kickport, Gator Cases, Zoom Lab, Steinberg, Willy Mayo Instruments, Alpha Custom Drums, Zukran Music, AirTurn, RimRiser, Oruga, Big Fat Snare Drum, Rtom, i3dnut, Reymart Custom Drums, KWD and Advanced Ears.
 In 2013, his 1st production entitled “Afrovenezuelan Jazz Standards” was launched.
 He is the first Venezuelan drummer to edit a didactic book in 2007, entitled “RITMOS AFROVENEZOLANOS PARA LA BATERIA” and by December 2017, he launches his 2nd book entitled “RITMOS AFROVENEZOLANOS PARA INSTRUMENTOS CONTEMPORANEOS: BATERIA, together with the excellent pianist and producer  Hildemaro Álvarez, teaching Master Class inside and outside Venezuela where countries such as Spain, England, Austria, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Czech Republic, USA, Canada, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Pto. Rico, Honduras, Costa stand out  Rica, Ecuador and Argentina.

THE BACKSTORY

BORN IN:
San Cristobal, Venezuela
LIVES IN:
Miami, Florida
 DRUMMING SINCE:
1988
CURRENT PROJECT(S):
Miguel Hernandez Project, Impromptu, Independent.

THE INSIDE SCOOP

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Jack Dejohnette, Elvin Jones, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, David Garibaldi, Robby Ameen, Alex Acuña, Bill Bruford, Neil Peart, Horacio Hernandez, among others.
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: "Afro-Venezuelan Jazz Standards" - Miguel Hernandez Project 2013.
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
"Three Quartets" - Chick Corea
CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
Working with Aldemaro Romero, Otmaro Ruiz, Robert Quintero, Jeremy Ledbetter, Nestor Torres, Tamara, among others.

THE GON BOPS SKINNY

FAVORITE GON BOPS INSTRUMENTS/SETUP:  Luisito Quintero Signature Timbales, Mariano Series Bongo, Fiesta Series Congas, Alex Acuña Paila Bell, Timbero Mambo Bell, Timbero Bongo Bell, Alex Acuña Chacha Bell, Tempo Block.
 
Website: Miguel Hernandez website