- Chitarrista, songwriter e arrangiatore -

Lorenzo Patrix Duenas is a poly-instrumentalist, singer, writer and producer. Born in Cuba and raised in the U.S.A. played and toured with the top reggae bands such as Inner Circle, legendary Buddy Miles (Jimii Hendrix  drummer), italian rock artist Edoardo Bennato and other top intenational dance and pop groups. Collaborated with DSK, Barbara Tucker and as vocalist with world famous DJs Franky Knuckles, Claudio Coccoluto, Steve Silk Hurley, Pete Tong, J.Reverse aka Black Legend, L.Vega, Todd Terry. Has recorded hundreds of songs under the names of Patrix Duenas and Lorenzo Patrix Duenas. Producer and writer for Gruntroots, Chinaman Brown, O'Nee Perez, plus new and undiscovered musical talents.

At the moment on the road with Valentina Parisse, Ciro Manna Band, Hillside Power Trio and Joe Shoed & The Koolaroots.

MUSIC

Gruntroots is a 60's 70's funky/soul/blues/rock/reggae/ska mix of groove and emotions.
Started as a Patrix Duenas studio solo project, but needed a live band for the stage. Added to the line up musicians that gave a true sound to the recording.
L. P. Duenas guitar and lead voice, Alessio Bertani lead guitar, Francesco Massagli keyboards and back vocals, Andrea Spinetti drums, Silvia Toschi bass guitar, Andrea Guzzoletti trumpet and Alessandro Rizzardi saxophones.
Gruntroots got a break thanx to the tv show "Obiettivo  Blues" broadcasted from Tuscany (Italy) and got a chance to be the opening act for Lou Reed at the Pistoia Blues Festival. It was a great honour!
The debut album "Grind Monkeys" will be available soon on most web stores.

Chinaman Brown - The nickname was given to L.P.Duenas by jaimaican friends because of his oriental and african background. This is the main reason for the title of the album "Back To the seed". It contains 12 songs in english and spanish language. It is the first attempt of a reggae and neo-soul album. All instruments, voices and productions are by  L.P.Duenas. Recorded at home-studio and mixed by C. Sasso aka J.Reverse.

O'Nee Perez - The funkier alter ego of L.P.Duenas kicking it with a tighter electronic  groove and a wilder approach to mixing rock, soul,  electronic, house, rap and dub styles. As always all instruments and voices by L.P.Duenas. The album "Weapons Of Mass Destruction" contains 12 songs performed in a very unique way involving acoustic and programed instruments. It will  be available on  web stores  soon.

L.P.Duenas movie soundtracks and  videos - Patrix latest concept is getting the inspiration to do music from still images and videos. The idea is making a song from them. He has also been experimenting the role of videomaker using unconventional methods for his takes. You will find examples of these techniques on the links on Contacts page and Video page.