Lead Vocals/Trumpet: Carlos de Leon
Lead Vocals/Maracas: Angel Rodriguez
Alto Sax: Mark Carbone
Trumpet: Miles Davis (real name...believe or not!)
Trombone: Angel Subero
Piano/Keyboard: Rafael Alcala
Bass: Eduardo Ortiz
Percussion/Conga: Cristian Serna
Percussion/Bongo/Background Vocals: Fransisco Diaz
Latin jazz master, trumpet player, vocalist and bandleader Carlos de Leon has been playing music professionally for over 30 years. He arrived in New York City from the Dominican Republic in 1964 at the time when this music world, Latin jazz/Afro-Cuban, was giving birth to the global dance phenomenon called Salsa.
In the late 1960's and early 1970's he played with such Latin jazz luminaries as Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, the originator Machito and with the Fania All-Stars that pioneered Salsa. Over the next few decades de Leon performed throughout the US, South America and various other parts of the world.
De Leon moved to Providence, RI in 1989—a place he has called home ever since—bringing his powerful interpretation of the Latin jazz tradition to New England. He has formed his own Latin jazz band comprised of musicians from New England as well as world-class musicians from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.
Carlos de Leon and his orchestra offer a sizzling performance of Latin jazz that often incorporates the grooves of salsa, merengue, cumbia, son, and other Latin dance music.
Carlos de Leon Latin Jazz Band's Friend Space (Top 36)
Hola Carlos, I'm looking forward to your performance at RISD on Friday, Dec. 14th! Below is the info posted. Besos! Beatriz
PROVIDENCE, RI: Latin Jazz Master, Carlos de Leon @ the RISD Museum'S MUSIC FRIDAY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 5:30pm
The second Friday of every month the Museum’s Main Gallery transforms into a funky lounge for an after-work alternative that features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, art and music. Socialize with old friends and meet new ones. Enjoy special signature cocktails and door prizes. Museum members: $5; non-members: $8. Age 21 and over. PWCVB members and RISD|CE students receive the Museum member rate.
To receive e-announcements about Music Fridays, send a request to member@risd.edu. Music Fridays are supported by the Providence Tourism Council. Media sponsor: Providence Phoenix. For more information, call Matt Montgomery, 401 454-6793 or e-mail mmontgom@risd.edu.
Infusion Experience kicks off RISD Museum's new "Music Friday" event series! October 12, 5:30-8pm
The second Friday of every month the Museum’s Main Gallery transforms into a funky lounge for an after-work alternative that features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, art and music. Socialize with old friends and meet new ones. Enjoy special signature cocktails and door prizes. Museum members: $5; non-members: $8. Age 21 and over. PWCVB members and RISD|CE students receive the Museum member rate.
This month: enjoy the Flamenco-Afro-Cuban jazz music of Infusion Experience and delectable hors d’oeuvres from a sampling menu by Waterplace Restaurant. To receive e-announcements about Music Fridays, send a request to member@risd.edu. Music Fridays are supported by the Providence Tourism Council. Media sponsor: Providence Phoenix. For more information, call Matt Montgomery, 401 454-6793 or e-mail mmontgom@risd.edu..
Ola Carlos: Welcome to myspace. It was wonderful to meet you a couple of weeks ago. I hope that we get to play together soon. I hope that you got a chance to listen to the music on my page and I hope you liked it.
Until next time, stay blessed.
Beijos e Abracos, Candida Rose www.goldenrosemusic.com
