New SF Bay Recordings to start off 2019.
The Latin Rhythm Boys are celebrating their 60th anniversary on their new release “Celebrando”. The band leaders are the brother duo of Earl and Henry Miranda who are carrying on the tradition of their father “El Cuatrista’ Junior Miranda who founded the band in 1959.
Read MoreFavorite Recordings of 2018
Here are my favorite recordings of 2018 in Salsa, Musica Cubana and Latin Jazz:
Spanish Harlem Orchestra “Anniversary”
Eddie Palmieri “Mi Luz Mayor” and “Full Circle”
Pedro Bermundez “Arrasando”
Read MoreCiao 2 2018! Welcome 2019!
As we end 2018, I want to let you know that Pacific Mambo Orchestra will be welcoming the new year with a January date at Yoshi’s with special guest, trumpet icon Jon Faddis…. Look out for the new Salsa Google App featuring an updated calendar of your town’s nightly Salsa based entertainment no matter where you are worldwide!!!
Read MoreRandom Notes 11/5/18
Today is the 2 year anniversary of the passing of my good friend Enrique Romero “El Molestoso”, one of the most important advocates of Latin Music in Spain and in Europe. He was known as an influential writer, publisher, broadcaster, record producer, graphics artist, avid record collector, catalyst and so much more. In his honor…
Read MoreRuben Blades 10/18
Ruben Blades has been in the public eye lately. A new great documentary on his life “Ruben Blades Is Not My Name” was featured at the 10th Annual SF Latino Film Festival this past September. The documentary gives us an up close and personal view of….
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