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| STEVEN OQUENDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA - MAY 4—7 - DIZZY'S CLUB! MAY 4—7 / Dizzy's Club Premiere! STEVEN OQUENDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA THE MUSIC OF TITO AND TITO Band leader and principal arranger, trumpeter Steven Oquendo honors the legacy of his predecessors with a swinging vitality in every set. He has performed on stage and in the studio alongside Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades, and Eddie Palmieri, and his 19-piece ensemble evolves sounds and patterns from classic Palladium-era Afro-Cuban, salsa, and mambo repertoire. Teeming with spontaneity, this four-night event celebrates two master figures who transformed American music, legendary artists Tito Puente and Tito Rodríguez, spotlighting the impact of Puerto Rican influence and providing a sonic portal between past and present. The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra Trumpet: Steven Oquendo, Chris Thompson, Pete Nater, Julie Acosta Trombones: Michael Pallas, Juanga Lakunza, Hommy Ramos Saxes: Alberto Toro, Evan Francis, Patience Higgins, Carl Corwin, Pete Miranda Bass: Jerry Madera Piano: Antoine Alvear Conga: Carlos "Carly" Maldonado Bongo: Jose Claussell Timbales: Nelson Matthew Gonzalez Singer: Leo Gruber Invited Guest: Eddie Rosado, Al Acosta, Quique Gonzalez, Sergio "Chino" Ramos, George Delgado, Zaccai Curtis, Arturo Ortiz write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |