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MUSIC SAMPLE 1 MUSIC SAMPLE 2 MUSIC SAMPLE 3 VIDEO SAPMLE PERFORMANCE DATES PRIMETIME AGENCY If your a Latin Jazz lover this is a must see band. Latin music hasn’t
seen this kind of diversity for some time, let alone from
just four people. Yet The Latin Jazz Quartet is able to
achieve a unique balance of various styles within the Latin
genre, mixing their skills and diverse backgrounds into a
sound unlike anything you’ve heard before. The group plays
regularly Mixing Afro Cuban and Salsa rhythms which is part
of the key to their success. Their rapidly escalating
popularity is responsible for their growth out of Rochester
New York where the quartet is based and got their start.
Combine that with the reviews (not one of them negative) and
you’ll see how this band has set their own stage for
success. This group combines high energy and dynamic
subtleties like no other. Leading the forefront is Drumset/Timbalero
Freddy Colon, combined with Bassist Orlando Nunez, Pianist
Victor Antonetti Jr. and Conguero Tony Padilla. They perform
for schools, private parties, corporate events, festivals
and more. - and if you haven’t heard of them yet, you will.
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Freddy Colon (drumset, timbales) With 20 years' experience, Freddy works with the Mambo Kings. He has performed with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Erie Philharmonic, the Syracuse, Baltimore, and
Vancouver Symphonies, the Louisville and San Antonio Orchestras, and has had the honor of sharing the stage with the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin, and the late Tito Puente. Freddy is currently working as a studio and club musician in Rochester and surrounding areas, where he performs regularly with salsa and Latin jazz bands. He also teaches at the Eastman School of Music.
Tony Padilla (congas) plummeted into the performance world over twenty years ago. As a child, he idolized the renowned conguero Ray Barretto, and dreamed of following in his footsteps. Padilla’s
parents, both Puerto Rican natives, have also influenced his love of music and of business. He has combined his passion for performing and his keen sense of business to bring music to the lives of others. Padilla’s impressive resume consists of performances with esteemed artists such as Paquito D’Rivera, Steve Gadd, Arturo Sandoval, Rafael Dejesus, Jay Lozada, Jerry Gonzalez, Wilfredo Reyes Sr., Tom Tomaya,
Rich Thompson, Lou Gram, The Maelstrom Percussion Ensemble, and The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Tony also performs with a vast amount of other local bands and does extensive studio session work and teaching.
Orlando Nunez (bassist)