This is “Para Los Rumberos” by Tito Puente, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Soloists are Ivan Renta (tenor sax.), Rafi Malkiel (trombone), Keisel Jimenez (congas), Vince Cherico (drums), Carly Maldonado (timbales) and Bryan Davis (trumpet). This performance is excerpted from the August 23, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/bFHfCL6TsDY Virtual Birdland is presented every Sunday night at 8:30pm ET. Subscribe to the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance channel. The Musicians:Arturo O’Farrill – Piano & Musical Director; Saxes: Alejandro Aviles, Adison Evans, Ivan Renta, Livio Almeida, Larry Bustamante; Trumpets: Bryan Davis, Adam O’Farrill, Walter Cano, Rachel Therrien;Trombones: Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Abdulrahman Amer, Earl McIntyreRhythm: Vince Cherico – drumsBam Bam Rodriguez – bassCarlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussionKeisel Jimenez – congas…

This is “Mambo Birdland” by Tito Puente, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. The soloists are Adison Evans (alto sax.), Earl McIntyre (bass trombone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet). This performance is excerpted from the July 26, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/dgT4O1xKr8c 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, Adam O’Farrill, Walter Cano, Rachel Therrien;Trombones: Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Abdulrahman Amer, Earl McIntyreRhythm: Vince Cherico – drumsBam Bam Rodriguez – bassCarlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussionKeisel Jimenez – congas Sound Mixing: Peter KarlVideo Editing: Astrid Asmundsson…

This is “Alma Vacia” composed and arranged by Miguel Blanco, virtually performed by Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. The soloists are Jasper Dutz (clarinet), Earl McIntyre (bass trombone) and Bryan Davis (trumpet). This performance is excerpted from the November 8, 2020 edition of Virtual Birdland. You can watch the full show at: https://youtu.be/f8ssaW8msTQ Virtual Birdland is presented every Sunday night at 8:30pm ET.  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: Seneca Black, Walter Cano, Bryan Davis, Rachel Therrien;Trombones: Rafi Malkiel, Mariel Bildsten, Abdulrahman Amer, Earl McIntyreRhythm: Vince Cherico – drumsBam Bam Rodriguez – bassCarlos “Carly” Maldonado – percussionKeisel Jimenez – congas Sound Mixing: Peter KarlVideo Editing:…

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…

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…

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 –…

“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…