Jaime Cortez

Jaime Cortez is a talented and popular composer, arranger and performer. Born in New York and raised in El Salvador, Jaime is fluent in Spanish and has dedicated a portion of his ministry to promoting better Hispanic liturgies and bringing cultures together for worship.

His main instrument is guitar, although he is proficient in piano and other string instruments, such as charango, vihuela and bass guitar. In addition to workshops, Jaime gives concerts with both English and Spanish repertoire, alone or with volunteer groups. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Arizona State University.

Jaime is currently music director at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mesa, Arizona. He lives in Mesa with his wife, Kari, and three children.