This is “Rumba Abierta,” the 5th movement of The Tanga Suite by Chico O’Farrill, based on Mario Bauza’s composition “Tanga,” virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Soloists are Bryan Davis (trumpet), Keisel Jimenez (congas) and Vince Cherico (drums).
This performance is excerpted from Virtual Birdland Episode #39. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/eHDd8Uj2jOA
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The Musicians:
Arturo O’Farrill – Piano & Musical Director;
Saxes:
Roman Filiu, Adison Evans, Jeremy Powell, Jasper Dutz, Larry Bustamante
Trumpets:
Seneca Black, Adam O’Farrill, Bryan Davis, Rachel Therrien;
Trombones:
Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Ben Barnett, Earl McIntyre (bass trombone)
Rhythm:
Vince Cherico – drums
Bam Rodriguez – bass
Carlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussion
Keisel Jimenez – congas.
Sound Mixing: Peter Karl
Video Editing: Bryan Davis
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