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| Oscar Hernandez & the Spanish Harlem Orchestra in New York Oscar Hernandez & the Spanish Harlem Orchestra to perform Flushing Town Hall ‘s main stage on Friday, October 20, 2006, 8 P.M. Led by renowned pianist and arranger Oscar Hernandez, the Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra celebrates the music of New York City's vibrant "El Barrio" - birthplace of salsa and Latin soul. Dedicated to preserving the history of classic Latin dance orchestras while composing new music for the audience of today, the group has achieved worldwide success establishing itself as one of the pillars of contemporary Latin music. Using the most accomplished players in the New York Latino community, Hernandez carries on the tradition with outstanding performers including Ray De La Paz, Willie Torres, and Marco Bermudez. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |