Guitarist Roberto Tyson
Flautist Arch (AT) Thompson
Percussionist Joe "Killer Joe" Falero on congas and timbales
Percussionist Jorge Torres - bongos, cow-bell and other light percussion
Bassist Tony Acevado
Influences
Antonio Jobim, Tito Puente, Duke Ellington
Sounds Like
The re-invention of traditional jazz standards, seasoned with a genuine Afro-Cuban flavor, describes the music of “Sabroso Latin Jazz Ensemble” (Sabroso).
I’ve been told that you can cook with the finest ingredients, but if you don’t add some spice, you have no flavor, no “SABROSO”.
The re-invention of traditional jazz standards, seasoned with a genuine Afro-Cuban flavor, describes the music of “Sabroso Latin Jazz Ensemble” (Sabroso). The strength of Sabroso’s creativity is due in part to the synergism and natural balance between melodic “lyrical lines” and percussive Afro-Cuban rhythms. Roberto Tyson (guitar) and Arch “A.T.” Thompson (flute) develop and hold down the melodic line while the rhythm section, featuring Joe Falero (congas), Jorge Torres (bongos) and Tony “Ace” Acevado (bass guitar), incorporate different Latin textures within the arrangement.
What makes Sabroso such an exceptional Latin Jazz band is their distinctive percussiveness and the broad base of improvisational skills of all the musicians. The use of different Latin styles within one arrangement also demonstrates the versatility and strength of the band. An example of this is heard in Sabroso’s interpretation of Antonio Jobim’s “Black Orpheus” (Carnival) which has an exciting finish as it graduates from a sultry “bolero” into an energized “cha cha” through the percussive guidance of Joe Falero’s congas and Jorge Torres’ bongos. Bassist, Tony Acevado anchors the bass notes and maintains timing among the polyrhythmic beats of the rhythm section and the melodic line while also pushing the groove like in Sabroso’s arrangement of Tito Puente’s “Oye Como Va”.
Guitarist, Roberto Tyson and flautist, Arch Thompson have collaborated on several projects in the past; they often perform outside of Sabroso in a Latin Jazz duo setting as “TNT Jazz Duo”. What makes their playing styles so compatible and unique is that when Roberto plays behind a skillful soloist like Arch, Roberto, who has impeccable timing, can lock into the baseline, hit accents spontaneously, and seamlessly fill in chordal phrases that produce a rhythmic conversation between Arch and himself as in Sabroso’s stylization of Dizzy Gillespie’s “Night in Tunsia”.
Sabroso Latin Jazz Ensemble will entertain audiences with their high energy performance, authentic Afro-Cuban rhythms, and mellifluous Latin jazz instrumentation. This combination undoubtedly propels people to dance even if they are unfamiliar with Latin dancing. Sabroso Latin Jazz Ensemble is available for weekly musical engagements, concerts, festivals and private parties. For more promotional information or to arrange a booking, please contact Tanya Jackson at BTEBookings@gmail.com or at (240) 483-6187; rates vary depending on location.
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