CUBANISMO

¡Cubanismo! takes you on a journey to the dancing heart of Latin music. The 15-piece orchestra of Cuban all-stars showcases the bright tropical blasts of Cuba's hottest dance music.

Led by Jesús Alemañy, the brilliant young trumpeter formerly of Sierra Maestra, the band features famed conguero "Tata" Güines, Orlando "Maracas" Valle; saxophonist Yosvany Terry from Los Terry, his family's Afro-Cuban group; the great Cuban bassist Carlos del Puerto; and tres player Pancho Amat. The all-star percussion lineup boasts the venerable "Tata" Güines and Roberto Vizcaino on tumbadoras (conga drums), and the always inventive timbalero Emilio del Monte.

Together, they punch out an irresistible blend of freewheeling dance tunes, traditional rumba, cha-cha, son, and lesser known danzon and pa'ca rhythms, composed by various members of Alemañy's band and arranged in the descarga (jam) tradition developed by Cuban jazz players of the '40s.

"Powerhouse all-star touring band that plays a repertoire of traditional Cuban music from a variety of genres."