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New Recordings for PMO, VibraSON

Posted by LM on Jan 8, 2020 in More | Comments Off on New Recordings for PMO, VibraSON

Pacific Mambo Orchestra celebrated the release of their new recording “The III Side” with two nights featuring their new music at Yoshi’s in Oakland. The set featured dynamic versions of “Mambo Rachmaninoff” which was a classical influenced showcase for pianist/co-leader Christian Tumalan and PMO’s version of their own Afro Cuban Suite.

New Years Eve: Musical Fireworks At The Freight

Posted by LM on Jan 8, 2020 in More | Comments Off on New Years Eve: Musical Fireworks At The Freight

Berkeley’s Freight and Salvage was the place to be to bring in the New Year with an evening of dancing and listening to mesmerizing Afro Cuban Jazz and swinging Salsa.

Random Notes 11/10/19

Posted by LM on Nov 10, 2019 in More | Comments Off on Random Notes 11/10/19

Legendary Salsa icon Willie Colon conquered the Bay Area with a rare appearance at Berkeley’s UC Theatre on Friday, November 8th.  Colon played a rousing set of his classic hits to a sold out crowd.  Congratulations to Adrian Goddard of Jaffe Events who produced the show……Cuba’s Alexander Abreu and Havana d’Primera also performed to a sold out crowd at Roccapulco in late October.  Havana d’Primera were in top form as they wowed the crowd with their infectious brand of smokin’ timba…..VibraSON led by veteran salsa instructor turned bongocero Jake Jacobs are coming out with their new release “Llego VibraSON”.   VibraSON has been exciting audiences on their popular Tuesday night residency at the hip Bar Flexus located within the Hotel Del Arts in San Francisco.  The new recording showcases their vibes dominated sound which is reminiscent of bands such as Joe Cuba and La Siete Potencias.  VibraSON features all star talent such as Charlie Barreda on vibes, pianist Marco Diaz, bassist Saul Sierra, timbalero Christian Pepin, conguero Julio Perez and former lead vocalist/composer Luis Morales.  The band is now featuring rotating vocalists including former Azabache vocalist Manny Martinez on their live shows.  Check them out!!….Pacific Mambo Orchestra is now working on their third album scheduled for an early 2020...

Random Notes 10/3/19

Posted by LM on Oct 3, 2019 in More | Comments Off on Random Notes 10/3/19

Congratulations to Pacific Mambo Orchestra who just finished playing a triumphant set at the prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival on Sunday, September 29, 2019. They are currently in the studio working on their 3rd recording to come out in 2020!…

Beautiful Summer – SF Bay/Northern California

Posted by LM on Jul 24, 2019 in More | Comments Off on Beautiful Summer – SF Bay/Northern California

Hi Everyone, I just got back from a much needed vacation in Europe. However, the San Francisco Bay Area has been enjoying a slew of fine events to kick off the Summer. The Los Van Van free concert at Stern Grove was a complete blast! Los Van Van led by el maestro Samuel Formell on the hybrid drum/timbal set played everyone’s favorites led by the fearsome front line of vocalists Mandy Cantero, Roberton, Lali and Vanessa.

Random Notes 5/8/19

Posted by LM on May 8, 2019 in More | Comments Off on Random Notes 5/8/19

Lots of great acts have been visiting our area lately including The Uprising All Stars featuring music director/trombonist Jimmy Bosch, vocalist Frankie Vasquez, conguero Little Johnny Rivero, trombonist/Grammy nominee Doug Beavers and master tresero Nelson Gonzalez.

International Women’s Day – Celebrating Women’s Voices

Posted by LM on Mar 27, 2019 in More, Recent Posts | Comments Off on International Women’s Day – Celebrating Women’s Voices

International Women’s Day is being celebrated this month of March. I’ve seen some powerful performances from some of our esteemed hermanas/sisters these last few weeks: Buika, Tribalistas with Marisa Monte, Susana Baca and Christelle Durandy…

New SF Bay Recordings to start off 2019.

Posted by LM on Jan 21, 2019 in 2018 | Comments Off on 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.

Favorite Recordings of 2018

Posted by LM on Jan 6, 2019 in 2018, More | Comments Off on Favorite 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”

Ciao 2 2018! Welcome 2019!

Posted by LM on Dec 26, 2018 in More | Comments Off on Ciao 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!!!