Carlos Niño
Jazz band from Santa Monica, CA · formed 1977
- experimental
- space collage
- spiritual spontaneous
- flow
- jazz
- folk
- Hip-Hop
- nu jazz
- Shows on record
- 4
- Rooms played
- 4
- Cities
- 4
- Releases
- 42
- Last show
- Dec 21, 2019Lodge Room
About
Carlos Niño is a band from Santa Monica, CA, formed in 1977, tagged experimental, space collage, spiritual spontaneous by its sources. Shows on record run from 2007 to 2019, across 4 rooms in 4 cities.
- Carlos Niño formed in 1977 — MusicBrainz
- Carlos Niño is based in Santa Monica — MusicBrainz
- The Life Force Trio: member — MusicBrainz
- Carlos Niño & Friends: eponymous — MusicBrainz
- Build an Ark: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Carlos Niño has 18 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2007–2026 — MusicBrainz
- Carlos Niño is based in California — Carlos Niño on Bandcamp
- Latest release on Bandcamp: Bubble Bath for Faeries, Live at Topanga Community CenterCarlos Niño & Friends (2026-09-21) — Bandcamp
- Carlos Niño formed in 1995 — Wikipedia
- Carlos Niño is from Santa Monica, California , U.S. — Wikipedia
- Carlos Niño has 36367 listeners on Last.fm — Carlos Niño on Last.fm
- Carlos Niño has released 10 recordings between 2022 and 2026 — Carlos Niño on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
4 on record · SongkickShows per year
- 20071 show
- 20151 show
- 20181 show
- 20191 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2019 | Lodge Room · Highland ParkSupportwith Stones Throw/Leaving Records, Julia Holter, Dakim, +17 | Support | Stones Throw/Leaving Records, Julia Holter, Dakim, +17 |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Levitt Pavilion, MacArthur Park · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Mark de Clive-Lowe, Bugz In the Attic, Linafornia, +4 | Support | Mark de Clive-Lowe, Bugz In the Attic, Linafornia, +4 |
| Nov 23, 2015 | Del Monte Speakeasy (Townhouse Basement) · VeniceSupportwith Bells Atlas, Jimetta Rose | Support | Bells Atlas, Jimetta Rose |
| Sep 6, 2007 | BeCool · BarcelonaSupportwith Dntel, The Virus, Diane Cluck, +5 | Support | Dntel, The Virus, Diane Cluck, +5 |
Where they play
4 rooms in 4 citiesRooms played most
- BeCool · Barcelona1 show
- Del Monte Speakeasy (Townhouse Basement) · Venice1 show
- Levitt Pavilion, MacArthur Park · Los Angeles (LA)1 show
- Lodge Room · Highland Park1 show
Cities played
- Barcelona1 show
- Highland Park1 show
- Los Angeles (LA)1 show
- Venice1 show
Releases
42 releases, 2007–2026
Bubble Bath for Faeries, Live at Topanga Community CenterCarlos Niño & Friends
Sep 21, 2026 · Album · 5 tracks
Bubble Bath for GiantsCarlos Niño & Friends
Mar 20, 2026 · Album · 8 tracks
Elysian Invocation / "Pollen on the Earth"Carlos Niño & Friends feat. Saul Williams
Feb 6, 2026 · Album · 2 tracks
rain music
2026 · Album
All Bliss, Every Tree
2025 · Ep
Openness Trio
2025 · Album
So Much Love (Full)
2025 · Ep
Free, Dancing…
2024 · Album
Subtle Movements
2024 · Album
Live at Public Records 12/10/2022
2024
Energy Path
2024
Facing the Sideways Rain
2023 · Single
Rainbow Revisited
2023 · Album
An Offering
2022 · Album
More Offerings
2022 · Album
Una Luz Naranja
2022 · Album
Ojai Orange Grove Concert
2022
Feel Recordings Volume 1
2022
Actual PresenceCarlos Niño & Friends
Jul 23, 2020 · Album · 10 tracks
Chicago Waves
2020 · Album
Bliss On Dear OnenessCarlos Niño & Friends
Nov 22, 2019 · Album · 10 tracks
Going HomeCarlos Niño & Friends
Oct 20, 2017 · Album · 6 tracks
Espacio Especial
2017 · Album
SpringrainFlight
2017 · Album
Stones Throw Podcast #95, “Carlos Niño”
2016
Suite For Ma Dukes
2009 · Ep
Elevation
2008 · Album
Fill the Heart Shaped Cup
2007 · Album
Lineup
- The Life Force Trio
- Carlos Niño & Friends · eponymous
Former
- Build an Ark
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Carlos Niño on Bandcamp | Artist facts |
| Bandcamp | Artist facts, Releases, Photos |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Carlos Niño on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Carlos Niño on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.