Willie Martinez on drums and vocals, Misha Tsiganov on piano, Jennifer Vincent on bass, Cristián Rivera on percussion, Renato Thoms on percussion, J. Walter Hawkes on trombone, Max Schweiger on baritone sax and flute.
My name is Willie Martinez and welcome to the MySpace page for my group La Familia Sextet!
Our ensemble features my original compositions and arrangements, as well as those
of the members of La Familia, all top notch composers in their own right, along with
new interpretations of a few familiar themes from the past.
La Familia Sextet's music is a perfect example of how the marriage of Afro-Caribbean rhythm and the harmonic structure and improvisational nature of jazz continues to remain fresh, exhilarating and timeless. The baritone sax and trombone front-line in our group is a unique treatment for this genre and, combined with our infectious rhythm section, smokes to the very last note!
After Winter, Spring is the long awaited follow-up to Family, our well recieved 2006 debut recording. We stand upon the shoulders of Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Jerry Gonzalez's Fort Apache, and Hilton Ruíz to present music that represents the very best in Real New York Style Latin Jazz.
Join us as we take you on a musical journey that explores a singular style of music that continues to thrive and flourish on the streets of the Big Apple, from Alphabet City to East Harlem!
HOLA!!! Saludos Musicales, Visita mi myspace y podras escuchar un pequeno adelanto de mi proximo trabajo discografico YAOUNDE HI!!!!! Musical Greeting, visit my myspace and you will be able to listen a small preview of my upcoming release YAOUNDE. Mucha Paz, amor y musica Much Peace, Love and Music
Hey Willie! Sending some luv and hope to see you soon! Hope you can come to FB Lounge for the premier of my new band "Zilla", October 24th! BTW, I like your page, really nice photo of the group! Peace brothah', Jillian
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