About Us
In 1969
trumpet player and vocalist Jose Cuadra assembled a group of musicians to form an eight-piece band known today as Cold Duck. Before long, Cold Duck was performing its way into the Southern California music scene, establishing itself as the premier dance band.
This successful stint as L.A.'s number one dance band led to a First Place finish in 1971 at the East Los Angeles College "Battle of the Bands". After a hiatus from 1973 to 1978, Cold Duck revived itself in its current form seen today.
To this date
Cold Duck continues its tradition of excellent musicianship and groovin' rhythms. The band has enjoyed continued success with appearances from San Diego to Santa Barbara, locations such as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, NBC, MGM and ABC Studios. The list of credentials of individual band members includes extensive experience with a wide array of celebrities. With this solid experienced musicianship, it should come as no surprise that Cold Duck is renowned for being one of the most versatile bands in existence.
Since Cold Duck's inception over four decades ago, an underlying philosophy has been directly responsible for the band's continued success to this day, "Give the people what they want to hear and have a good time delivering it!"
Occasions
Weddings
Carnivals
Dances
Birthdays
Casinos
NYE Parties
family reunions
Anniversaries
Military Balls
Quinceañeras
bar/bat mitzvahs
Church Fundraisers
4th of july celebrations
Political Fundraisers
City-Sponsored Summer Concerts
holiday parties
Grand Opening Celebrations
corporate functions
corporate functions
Concert Opening Acts
Band Members

Jose Cuadra
Lead Vocals, Trumpet, Percussion

Eddie Estrada
Guitar

Gregory Smith
Keyboards, Vocals

Loretta Corpis
Lead Vocals

Victor Barrientos
Drums

George Garcia
Bass

Jeff Way
Trombone

Frank Cano
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals

Nick Gomez
Saxophone