Month: February 2021

This is “Carambola” composed and arranged by Maestro Chico O’Farrill, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Soloists are Ivan Renta (tenor saxophone), Earl McIntyre (trombone), Arturo O’Farrill (piano) and Bryan Davis (trumpet).

This performance is excerpted from the December 20, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/SB2C2Qx8k8U

Virtual Birdland is presented every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST. Subscribe to the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuh4umbKH2YAidbQhpztog

The Musicians:
Arturo O’Farrill – Piano & Musical Director;
Saxes:
Roman Filiu, Adison Evans, Ivan Renta, Jasper Dutz, Oliver Santana;
Trumpets:
Seneca Black, Bryan Davis, Walter Cano, Rachel Therrien;
Trombones:
Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Brendan Kersey-Wilson, Earl McIntyre (bass trombone)
Rhythm:
Vince Cherico – drums
Bam Bam Rodriguez – bass
Carlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussion
Keisel Jimenez – congas

Sound Mixing: Peter Karl
Video Editing: Bryan Davis

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This is “Mercado En Domingo” by Pablo Mayor, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Soloists are Mariel Bildsten (trombone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet).

This performance is excerpted from the November 1, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/_woj-z91fwg

Virtual Birdland is presented every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST. Subscribe to the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuh4umbKH2YAidbQhpztog

The Musicians:
Arturo O’Farrill – Musical Director;
Saxes:
David Leon, Adison Evans, Ivan Renta, Jasper Dutz, Larry Bustamante
Trumpets:
Seneca Black, Bryan Davis, Walter Cano, Rachel Therrien;
Trombones:
Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Abdulrahman Amer, Earl McIntyre (bass trombone)
Rhythm:
Vince Cherico – drums
Bam Bam Rodriguez – bass
Carlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussion
Keisel Jimenez – congas
Andrew Andron – piano

Sound Mixing: Peter Karl
Video Editing: Bryan Davis

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This is “Picadillo,” composed by Tito Puente, arranged by Jose Madera, and virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Soloists are Arturo O’Farrill (piano), Larry Bustamante (baritone saxophone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet).

This performance is excerpted from Virtual Birdland episode #41. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/93d4-h9C_mM

Virtual Birdland is presented every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST. Subscribe to the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuh4umbKH2YAidbQhpztog

The Musicians:
Arturo O’Farrill – Piano & Musical Director;
Saxes:
Roman Filiu, Adison Evans, Ivan Renta, Jasper Dutz, Larry Bustamante;
Trumpets:
Seneca Black, Walter Cano, Bryan Davis, Rachel Therrien;
Trombones:
Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Ben Barnett, Earl McIntyre (bass trombone)
Rhythm:
Vince Cherico – drums
Bam Bam Rodriguez – bass
Carlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussion
Keisel Jimenez – congas

Sound Mixing: Peter Karl
Video Editing: Bryan Davis

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“Asia Minor” composed by Roger Mozian, originally made famous by Machito, and virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
Soloists are Bam Bam Rodriguez (bass), Larry Bustamante (baritone saxophone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet).

This performance is excerpted from the September 9, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/gCTqBAFS9vU

Virtual Birdland is presented every Sunday night at 8:30pm EST. Subscribe to the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuh4umbKH2YAidbQhpztog

The Musicians:
Arturo O’Farrill – Piano & Musical Director;
Saxes:
Alejandro Aviles, Adison Evans, Ivan Renta, Jasper Dutz, Larry Bustamante
Trumpets:
Bryan Davis, Kali Rodriguez-Pena, Walter Cano, Rachel Therrien;
Rhythm:
Vince Cherico – drums
Bam Bam Rodriguez – bass
Carlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussion
Keisel Jimenez – congas

Sound Mixing: Peter Karl
Video Editing: Bryan Davis

If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a topic you’d like Bryan Davis to make a video about, please let us know – your suggestion could be the subject of a future video!

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