MAMBO KINGS

The Mambo Kings is a repertory orchestra based in San Antonio, Texas. The Mambo Kings performs classics of the Afro-Cuban big band tradition, commissions new compositions and arrangements, hosts international guest artists and is a vehicle for presenting emerging performing artists. The Mambo Kings continues the long tradition of artistic collaboration between Jazz and Latin musicians. As a collective group, the Mambo Kings pays tribute to the pioneers of Latin Jazz. Festive attire and a decorative stage reinforce the mood for an evening dedicated to heritage and influence. This special performance will highlight the pioneering music of Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria, and Machito.

The Mambo Kings headlined the Fifth Annual Latin Jazz festival in Brownsville, Texas and sold-out two consecutive nights at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center with their "Tribute to Tito Puente" show. John Lopez is the musical director. Featured soloists include Cecil Carter, Jay Fort, Al Gomez, Joel Dilley, Randy Zimmerman, Luvine Elias Jr, and Tim McWright among others.

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• LATIN
• JAZZ
• DANCE

[1JenniferMM]

@frocks9mm space was limited it was a sold out show. they were dancing literally on top of toes. There was no dance floor at all whatsoever

[ActMax]

Mambo rules, I love this stuff.

[bebop54]

sooooo true ....

[natarov]

Este es un tema maravilloso, unaexcelente interpretación, un homenaje a Puerto Rico, que es decir, un homenaje a la salsa

Gracias por publicarlo

[stinso]

try country line dancing instead.

[frocks9mm]

TOO MUCH TURNING NOT ENOUGH DANCING

[carpio66]

dominican syle

[elkkid]

This is too cool!