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Check out this great video:(Video Credit: Chez751)

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(Video Credit: Afro Latin Jazz NY)

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Check out this great videos of the Latin Jazz Coalition:*all videos courtesy of Latin Jazz Coalition

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BRYAN VARGAS & YA ESTAFeaturing: Jorge Vazquez – percussion, Ernesto Abreu – percussion, Matt Hilgenberg – trumpet, Matt Baranello – drums, Pedro Giraudo – bass, & Bryan Vargas - guitarras y gritos Friday Nov 19thCamaradas, el Barrio2241 1st Ave; corner of 115th St., NYC2 sets starting at 10 PMwww.camaradaselbarrio.comwww.myspace.com/camaradaselbarrio 212/348-2703 $5 cover6 Train to 116th St

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This has got to be one of my all time favorite bands. Ben just put this video out and I thought I would share.... (Video Credit: Cuerdas346)

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(Orquesta Gardel, Video Credit: Sylvia Pfeiffenberger)I am really not a timba fan at all, truth be told. Maybe I'm just not ready for it, but I must say the treatment that Gardel is giving on the above tune is nice and juicy. Out of all the bands in the NC area (and there isn't much), Orquesta Gardel is the standout in terms of energy, precision, and dedication. These guys practice tirelessly,

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This is the last of the series of videos in which Tito's orchestra pays tribute to the late great Puente. Eddie and Tito had recorded a CD together in which the tune Picadillo was featured. Here Eddie recreates some of those moments with the orchestra as several members such as Mario Rivera, John Walsh, Ray Vega and Bernie Minoso are given solo spots to show their stuff. Eddie also takes a rare

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On Sept. 20th, 2000...the Tito Puente Orchestra paid tribute to their leader and inspiration Maestro Tito Puente at the South Street Seaport. The seaport has been no stranger to some fantastic music over the years and this day was no different; in fact it was exceptional. Tito had passed away not long before this concert and the band members, arguably one of the best ensembles of Latin musicians

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Manny Oquendo, Latin Band Leader and Stylistic Innovator, Dies at 78 (Photo Credit: Jack Vartoogian/Front Row Photos)From the NYTimes By A. E. VELEZ Published: April 12, 2009 Manny Oquendo, the Latin band leader, timbale player and percussionist who was an expert with the típico Cuban rhythmic style and later infused it into Latin jazz, died on March 25 in the Bronx. He was 78.

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Being of Ukranian parentage (with a little Finnish thrown in) I am of course curious as to what inroads Afro Caribbean culture has made into the land of my ancestors. It was on this search that I found Los Dislocados, a Ukranian band that plays not only Latin dance music, but apparently Plena as well. Any question as to how powerful this musical form is can be put to rest forever.

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Ricardo Lemvo, Angola born of Congolese parentage fell in love with the Son sound of proponents such as Pacheco. This led him to form his own band here in the USA where he had come to study. Called La Makina Loca, the band has recorded 5 CDs over the last ten years and tours regularly all over the world. These videos were shot by Alfie Alvarado.

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It was one of those beautiful days in NY, June 23, 2000. Los Jovenes Del Barrio were in the house and Alfie was there to capture their performance. Los Jovenes burst onto the scene with their great new "contemporary Charanga" sound and took NY by storm. Here we have them playing several numbers for your listening pleasure.

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Ever since I became involved in this music, I have been regaled by the old timers with tales of the one and only Palladium Ballroom. The Palladium was the undisputed palace of Latin Music in it's heyday. This photo shows the Charlie Palmieri Charanga Duboney in a publicity shot. What is even rarer is the fact that each member of the band is named.

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Check this photo out...does it get any better. Candido, Dizzy and Charlie gracing the same stage. What I wouldn't give for a time machine!

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I was turned on to Cortijo and Ismaelo by good friend and teacher Chano Rodriguez. Playing in the shadows of a Jim Crow world, Cortijo Y Su Combo challenged the color line in Puerto Rico with talent that could not be denied.

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This rare photo depicts the Giants who shaped the music we have come to love. Can you name them all?

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On August 27th 2003, some of NYs finest talent came together to celebrate the 80th birthday of the legendary Graciela. I kept the introductions in because each one of these performers deserves to have their names mentioned aloud and not just written. After an Arturo O'Farrill solo of his father's beautiful "Puro Emotion" the band swings into action. Despite a rough beginning (this was a vente tu

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Ralph's anecdote of the importance of Joe's music in his development inspired me to share my own experience as well. I remember clearly the first two Latin albums I purchased. The first was an Alegre All Star album and the second was "Bailadores" by the Joe Cuba Sextet. It is the album I learned how to dance off of. I bought them at the famous Casa Alegre which was several blocks from Macy Place

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It is with great sadness, that I share with you the passing of one of the greats, Joe Cuba. Over the weekend, I had heard that Joe Cuba had passed and wanted to get a proper obit before I shared the news. I talked to Willie over the phone about it and he mentioned that Aurora Flores (ZBD) was working on one at the request of the family, and she posted it to the Latin Jazz E Group (see below).

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Bobby Sanabria has to be Afro Caribbean musics equivalent of James Brown. He has got to be one of the hardest working men in show business. Not only does he teach full orchestra in both the prestigious New School for Social Research and the Manhattan School of Music, he has Ascension and Quarteto Ache happening as well. This is supplemented with guest appearances and lectures on our music which

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Richie "Rumbero" Blondet, producer, writer, documentarian and all around music lover put together this Latin Summit of talent. I strayed from my usual format by letting you in on the arrival and banter among the participants prior to the performance. Louis Lafitte from Latin Beat magazine MCed the event. He does the honors of introducing all the usual suspects. You will also catch a glimpse of

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These three tunes are excerpts from a workshop conducted by flautist Andrea Brachfeld at the Drummer's Collective in NYC. Andrea made her reputation playing with bands such as Charanga 76, one of the better NY style Charanga bands to emerge in that decade. The band features Ruben Rodriguez on bass, Memo Acevedo on tims, John Berdeguer on congas and Bob Quaranta on piano. I believe the drummer is

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Here we present one of the Latin Affairs early gigs performed in a beautiful catering hall somewhere in Virginia. The performance took place on 3/3/01. David is seen singing coro and playing guiro. The Conga chair is occupied by yours truly.

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Two veteran musicians from the New York scene, Connie Grossman (flute) and Betsy Hill (violin) joined forces to create their great Charanga band, Pasion. Meant to be an all women band, they were still in search of a woman bassist, timbalera and guiro player at the time. Helping them are Guillermo Edgehill, Willie Martinez and Danny Gonzalez (from Orch. B'way) respectively. You will see Wendy Ryan

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Ray Vega conducted his Suny Purchase student orchestra at the annual Brass Convention (date ?) in a tribute to Chocolate Armenteros, trumpet player extraordinaire. Also appearing as guests were Bobby Porcelli and Manny Duran. Playing tunes by Machito gave these GIANTS a chance to show their stuff and inspire some respect from the youngsters in attendance. Chocolate had just turned 75 at this

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The great thing about this band, which has a serious groove happening, is that they are ready for either Charanga or Conjunto style music. Among the players are Willie Rodriguez on piano, Hector Zervignon on flute and Luis Rodriguez on cuartro.

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I received an email from Aurora Flores about a "tribute" to the late Tite Curet Alonso, that is being released today.check out Aurora's site for the liner notes:http://www.zondelbarrio.com/Press.phpMore info on Tite Curet Alonso:http://www.herencialatina.com/Cachao/Canciones_Tite/Cancionero_Tite.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tite_Curet_Alonsohttp://www.herencialatina.com/Mon_Rivera_2/

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Wendy Ryan's Mambo Combo is featured once again with the great Jimmy Sabater on the lead vocal. Please click on their name in the index for more videos of this group and personnel information.

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The Latin Jazz Alliance has assumed several different incarnations over the 15 years of its existence. This particular combination includes Victor Venegas on bass, Igor Atalita on keys, Steve Glusban on trumpet, Victor Montanez on tims and yours truly on congas. Alfie Alvarado video taped the performance for us.

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Here is a another great jam from Tambo at their reunion gig at the Knitting Factory in NYC. Tambo featured some of the best known Latin musicians, among them...Johnny Almendra, Mitch Frohman, Ray Vega and Luisito Ayala to name several. This particular tune features a guest appearance by Jimmy Bosch, trombonist extraordinaire.

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So ends another year...and without missing a step a new one is afoot and already a day old. As you may have noticed Willie and I have been pretty occupied with end of year rituals and have not posted to the blog as usual as we would like. We will be posting full force soon though. For all you regulars I just want to say thanks for a good year (although we just started in August 08') and hope to

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Freddie was a straight ahead Jazz player but several of his tunes lent themselves perfectly to the Latin Jazz genre. In fact most LJ groups in NY count Little Sunflower in their repetoire. We pay homage to this most innovative, powerful musician. May he rest in peace

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I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Its been a nice ride so far, and I know Willie would agree in saying that its definitely better to give than recieve, so I hope everyone has enjoyed our humble offerings so far. Much more to come.

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Paoli Mejia's latest release, Jazzambia, features Miguel Zenon. It is some of the best Latin Jazz to be played here in the USA in years IMHO. So in keeping with Ralph's insightful article about Miguel check him out on this CD. You will not be disappointed.Here is the lineup:Hans Glawischnig BassAntonio Sanchez DrumsJaleel Shaw SaxesLuis Perdomo PianoMiguel Zenón Alto saxTony Escapa DrumsChris

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The Salsa Romantica (or as some of us referred to it, the Salsa Monga) craze sparked a desire among many to return to the straight up, in your face Salsa Dura we had known in the 70s. Where the sidemen were more then just stage props with an instrument and their soloing contributions would be appreciated. Where the band consisted of more then some pretty face up front with everyone else

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Bryant Park, NYC 6/23/00, a AAA video.

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(Miguel Zenon Project, Photo Credit: NY Times)In one of our early posts we highlighted the fact that Miguel was one of the winners of the prestigious MacArthur Grant. Miguel being one of the young lions tearing it up nowadays has been working on his own Latin Jazz project with an emphasis on the rhythms of Puerto Rico, or more specifically, "Plena". If you look at the picture above in the right

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As I have mentioned on these pages before, a group of us who had become buddies while attending a class at City College all shared this passion for Afro-Caribbean music in its many forms. The great thing about this group, which included Mike Mena, Alfie Alvarado and myself as the main stalwarts, was the research each would do in finding new venues to explore. Around 97-98 a little Cuban spark

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Another video from the Bryant Park performance, courtesy of the Alfie Alvarado Archives.

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Already in his early 70s at the time of this performance, Ray was completeing his 360. A career more then five decades in the making. From his Jazz beginnings, through rock and pop and some of the very best Latin music ever recorded, he had returned to his Jazz roots in a big way. His last several recordings with his Latin Jazz septet are among some of the most prized items in my collection. This

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This is the first contribution by Documentarian/Archivist Alfie Alvarado who has generously added to the blogs treasure trove of videos. Alfie has been in the forefront of documenting the Latin/Rumba music scene since 1997. Many of these are rare, one of a kind videos. We are overjoyed to be able to share them with you.

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This quartet was originally organized by Marco Rizo, the famous Cuban composer who gained immortality by penning Lucy's Theme from the I Love Lucy Show. After his passing, Bobby Sanabria kept it alive using the fantastic Eddy Martinez on keyboards at this performance. This particular tune was written by Rizo specifically to show off the talents of the "Thousand Fingered Man" Candido. It's called

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We have another jewel here where Maestro Candido sings "Compadre Pedro Juan," a classic Merengue from Santo Domingo. Eddy Martinez, Victor Venegas and Bobby Sanabria give it a new little twist.

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Puerto Rico has produced some of the most exciting bands in Latin Musicdom. These include Cortijo Y Su Combo, La Sonora Poncena, Tommy Olivencia's Orch., Willie Rosario and Roena's Apollo Sound among many others. My personal favorite however is El Gran Combo. The combination of swing and polished performances explain the moniker they wear. Here we have videos where they thrill thousands of their

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What can I say, Eddie Palmieri playing AZUCAR on a Summer's night in NYC! How can you expect people to restrain themselves and remain in their seats and NOT DANCE? Well, you will hear the security staff from Lincoln Center booed resoundingly for trying. They failed. My little crew was hoping that Eddie P realized what was going on and not assume the boos were aimed at the band. The magic that is

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Here we have a series of videos from the Bronx Horns. The performance took place in August of 97 at Lehman College's Lovinger Theater. The tunes featured are from both their current CD at the time "Catch The Feeling," and their new one (which had not been released prior to this concert), "The Bronx Horns Play Horace Silver." Ray Vega and Mitch Frohman's talents are abundantly on display

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There are so many special musical nights in NY. This was truly one of them. Friend and fan gathered to pay their respects to the wonderful Graciela on her 80th birthday. The bash held at Birdland was fantastic, bringing out some of NYs finest musicians to pay homage to this truly great singer. "Gracie" took to the stage to lead what became an all out descarga, featuring David Oquendo on tres,

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This video begins with a tribute to Ernesto Lecuona, one of Cuba's greatest composers by one of Cuba's greatest musicians, Paquito D'Rivera and continues with a vintage Graciela bolero.

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Say what you will about La India, the woman can belt out a song. That powerful voice is unmistakably hers. I heard her begin to sing when the band started playing, but couldn't see her. Then I looked up, and suspended above the concert throng was India 4o feet over our heads in a cherry picker raining down her lyrics for our mutual consumption. Her "publico" ate it up as she sang one of her

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Some videos are harder to shoot then others. This one certainly tested my patience. I found myself in a Mosh Pit of paparazzi hell bent on getting their own shots. This will ceretainly be reflected in the video quality. I had to hold my ground to get what I got. It was worth the fight to hear Eddie P's vintage solo however and it is after all a labor of love. I don't have the exact date of the

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In 1973 Alegre Records put out an album by a group of young Latin musicians under the name Tambo. Directed by a very young Louie Bauzo, Tambo would be a cradle for many who would make their careers playing this music. In 1998, they celebrated their 25th anniversary with a concert at the famous Jazz emporium, the Knitting Factory in NY. Here is their dedication to Latin Jazz in general and Dizzy

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I am a big John Santos fan, but moreso for his folkloric offerings (i.e. Kindembo, Batachanga). John always manages to get great rumberos and percussionists together to record as a cohesive unit, it never sounds forced in other words. Sandy Perez, Willie Ludwig, Yaya Maldonado, Roberto Borrell are some of his regular guests. But when it comes to Latin Jazz, he ain't no slouch either. "

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Here are two more videos of the fantastic Chico O'Farrill Orchestra from the St. Mary's Park concert. I'm hoping that these videos will have the effect of making some of you Google Maestro Chico's name and read about what greatness in this music truly is. Arturo, Chico's son, has kept his legacy alive and has several wonderful recordings, the latest of which is called "Song For Chico." I highly

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From the ZDB website:Zon del Barrio @ Gonzalez & Gonzalez for Halloween, Oct. 31stOn Halloween Night, come and dance to the beats of ZDB 7 @ Gonzalez & Gonzalez on Oct. 31st,. @ 11:30 p.m. when we take the stage in costume. G&G is located @ 625 B'way & Lafayette Streets, there's a free salsa dance lesson @ 10 p.m. a full bar and great Mexican food

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The next series of videos is from a performance by Ray Santos' Caribbean Experience as they are formally known. Ray has put together a great group and has two invited guests as well. "Chocolate" Armenteros and Joaquin Olivel play trumpet and flute respectively on several of the tunes.

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One of the great things about Willie's Steakhouse, was that here it sits in the middle of the neighborhood, totally accessible to all. You just never knew who was going to show up on any given Wednesday night; Latin Jazz night. Here we have Joe Santiago on bass, Edsel Gomez on keys, Patato on congas and "Chocolate" Armenteros sitting in on trumpet. If anyone can identify the saxophonist please

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A little less than a year before his passing, Chico O'Farrill brought his Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra to St. Mary's Park in the South Bronx. When speaking about Latin Jazz, an often misused, misunderstood term, one cannot leave out the influence of the great Chico O'Farrill. The triumverate is without question, Machito (with Mario Bauza's unquestionable influence), Dizzy Gillespie, who was

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Another offering from Havana Son features Cuban Music, coming from Ireland, sung by a singer in French and seen here in the US of A! Ya gotta love it. Conor Guilfoyle's Havana Son embraces a true world music view and we are happy to share it with you.

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"El Manicero," the Peanut Vendor is one of the tunes the started it all. Here Ray and the group play their rendition of this time honored favorite. The tune takes an unusual twist into a Latin Jazz tune which fluctuates between mambo and straight ahead time.

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The Wagner Park concert series reached it's peak when Mario Torres, it's promoter, began using it to present the Bobby Capo awards for excellence in the field of Latin music. Two of the recipients appear on this video. Yayo El Indio had a long and illustrious career. Yayo sang with just about everyone but I remember him as a member of the great Alegre and Cesta All Stars bands. Here we see a rare

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The Bronx Horns represent some of the very best players of Latin music coming out of NYC. Many of them no longer call the city their home, but you better believe, this is where they learned their craft and got their individual groove. Ray Vega, Mitch Frohman and Craig Rivers front the band on horns and the rhythm section is Oscar Hernandez on keys, Bernie Minoso on bass, Jimmy Delgado on tims,

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Harvey Schwartz or as he is affectionately known in the Latino music world, Harvito Suarez, played at the Taller Latino Americano on 104th and B'way on 5/19/01. Here he is leading his group Eye Contact at one of Mappy's many productions.

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This is another offering from the Eddie Palmieri concert @ Lincoln Center. I had never heard Eddie play this particular tune before but what a crowd pleaser it turned out to be. The solos from the members of the band are SMOKING to say the least. Summer in NY...nothing like it! The tune is close to 14 minutes long so I had to present it in two parts.

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Here's another segment of that big band sound like no other. Tito swings through a rendition of his classic "Oye Mi Guaguanco."

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Here we have another outing from Ray with one his groups. Featured on sax is Roger Byam and Igor Atalita on keyboards. Adam Weber, drums, Bernie Minoso, bass. and myself round out the sextet. The performance dates from 9/21/97.

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Here we have a rare glimpse of maestro Candido not only playing but singing also. There are some inspired solos from Eddy Martinez, Victor Venegas and Bobby Sanabria as well. The cuarteto pays homage to the classic Son De La Loma.

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This is our first series. The quality of the music and the personnel called for nothing less. In pursuit of his advanced music degree, Doctor Rodriguez had assembled a fantastic group to assist him in this endeavor. Eddie Montalvo, Victor Venegas, Nicky Marrero, Dave Valentin and Angel Rodriguez all make appearances. Willie has played with the likes of Johnny Pacheco, Conjunto Libre and Machito.

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Willie Rodriguez has been a beacon for both his peer and those youngsters who would choose music as a profession. Currently principal of the Bronx High School of Music, I caught him at his recital for his advanced degree at Teacher's College, part of the Columbia Univ. complex. Here to help him are among others, Eddie Montalvo, Nicky Marrero and Victor Venegas.

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When Brian isn't playing with El Rumbero Del Piano, he can often be found at a local NY club pushing the Jazz envelope. Here we find him and his ensemble (featuring among others Conrad Herweig, Pedro Martinez and Robbie Ameen) doing just that at Sweet Rhythm.

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