C4 Trío is considered today one of the most innovative and original musical proposals of the Venezuelan and Latin American music scene. With its unusual format; three Venezuelan Cuatros and an electric Bass, they have achieved a unique sound, rooted in Venezuelan popular music but with strong touches of jazz, Latin music, world music and pop. For this reason, C4 Trío has explored the most diverse musical styles without complexes, surprising with the virtuosity of their performances, the creativity of their arrangements and the immense variety of sound resources they extract from the Venezuelan Cuatro.

C4 Trio was founded in 2005 by the cuatristas Jorge Glem, Edward Ramirez and Hector Molina, who were later joined by bassist Rodner Padilla and later Gustavo Marquez. They have shared musical experiences with artists of the most diverse tendencies, among which the following stand out: Carlos Vives, Soledad Bravo, Marta Gomez, Oscar D' Leon, Guaco, Serenata Guayanesa, Desorden Público, Luis Enrique, Rafael "Pollo" Brito, Anat Cohen, El Cuarteto, Edmar Castaneda, Puerto Candelaria, Eddy Marcano, Aquiles Baez, Alexis Cardenas, Servando Primera, Francisco Pacheco, Betsayda Machado, Marcial Isturiz, Cheo Hurtado, Ruben Blades, Gualberto Ibarreto, among others.

They have six albums to their credit and a commemorative DVD of their 10 years of artistic life with the participation of an important group of Venezuelan artists. Their album “Gualberto+C4” (2012), made in collaboration with the famous Venezuelan singer Gualberto Ibarreto, was nominated for the 2013 Latin Grammy for Best Folk Music Album. In 2014, his album “De Repente” (2013), made jointly with Venezuelan singer Rafael “Pollo” Brito, won a Latin Grammy for Best Sound Engineering for an Album. Also the album “Pa Fuera” (2017) made with the Venezuelan Ska band Desorden Público obtained a nomination at the 60th Grammy Award 2018 for Best Latin, Rock and Alternative Album and his most recent production “Tiempo al tiempo” (2019), made with the Nicaraguan singer Luis Enrique, obtained a Latin Grammy for Best Folk Music Album and Best Arrangement for the song “Sirena”, as well as a nomination for Best Tropical Latin Album at the 62nd Grammy Award 2020. In 2021, the EP “Back to 4” was released, the full album of which will be available in May 2022. “Back to 4” is an album co-produced with the North American producer Michael League and will be released under the Ground Up Music label.

Since its founding, C 4 Trío has maintained an intense concert schedule on the most important stages in America and Europe, always showing the versatility and universality of the Venezuelan Cuatro.

Luis Eduardo Cuevas, originally hailing from Venezuela, was awarded at the age of 9 in the prestigious "Maurice Hasson" National Competition. Guided by his father, who served as his first violin teacher and mentor, Luis Eduardo embraced his musical heritage in performing Venezuelan folk music.

His pursuit of musical excellence led him to pursue violin studies at Mozarteum Caracas under the tutelage of Virginie Robilliard,Unearte and his Artist Diploma at Temple University under the guidance of Dr. Eduard Schmieder. Throughout his academic journey, Luis Eduardo showcased in various competitions, including the Temple University Concerto Competition, the First Prize and Grand Prix at The Young Virtuosos of Tomorrow, and participation in the Buenos Aires International Violin Competition and Sphinx Competition.

As an orchestral musician, Luis Eduardo has graced the ranks of numerous esteemed ensembles, including the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Symphony in C, Curtis Symphony Orchestra, Pennsylvanian Philharmonic, Central Texas Philharmonic as associate Concertmaster, Austin Symphony, Austin Opera and The Orchestra San Antonio as part of the Classical Music Institute.

A dedicated and versatile violinist, Brenda Rengel has journeyed through the rich and varied landscapes of classical, Latin and contemporary music. She earned a degree in Music with a specialization in Violin Performance as a Symphonic Soloist from the Universidad Nacional Experimental de las Artes – UNEARTE in Caracas, Venezuela. This academic foundation is complemented by years of studies at the Conservatory of Music from Emil Friedman School. She currently lives in Houston, Texas performing with orchestras of the area and teaching in music programs.