MamboNegro

MamboNegro is a seven member musical group composed of bass, guitar, piano,

congas, drums, timbales and vibraphone. The unique sound of the band derives

from the integration of guitar and trap drums into the traditional latin-jazz

ensemble.

The band's origins date back to 1997 although key members whose

participation would strongly define the identity and sound of the band would

join much later. The shared interest and respect for the music and the desire to

work out original ideas while also interpreting some favorite standard and

classic songs brought the band together. The music can be described as a blend

of Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Funk, and other styles.



Much of the original material is written by guitarist Charles Alletto and the standards include

"Maria Cervantes," "Nica's Dream," "Round Midnight," "My Favorite Things,"and a nice medley of "Oye

Como Va / Soul Sauce" The music has a melodic, acoustical style without heavily

processed or synthetic sounds and some have described it as a blend of classic

and modern elements that run hot and cool.

Many artists have influenced the sound including Cal Tjader, Tito Puente,

Machito,

Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Barretto, Wayne Shorter and Dave Valentin

who

has been a guest soloist with the band several times.

Each member of MamboNegro has been fortunate enough to have studied and

performed music for many years and also to have worked with many talented

artists. Past members and

guest soloists have included the late bass maestro Victor Venegas; flute and sax master, Al Acosta; congero Frankie Reyes and bassist Richie Sanquintin (both currently with Wayne Gorbea & Salsa

Picante); master percussionist, Tomas Lopez; and bass masters Harvie S and Ratzo Harris.

The sound of the band undoubtedly benefits from the

fact that the members are friends who have enjoyed long standing personal and

professional associations with each other.

MamboNegro's premier CD, "First Impressions," features all original material

and is a good introduction to the group. The band has recently completed their

second CD, Midnight Mosaic

which features original versions of classic, standard

and popular tunes as well as original material. "First Impressions" and

"Midnight Mosaic" are available at cdbaby.com and also through many popular digital downloading sites.

MamboNegro has performed at the Panasonic Jazz Festival, Paniagua Tropical

Music Festival, World Beat Music Series at Flushing Town Hall and

N.Y.C. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as well as

other New York area venues such as Sweet Basil, Kavehaz, and Trumpets. The band

has appeared on two television shows - "First Impressions" and "Latin -Jazz

Alive and Kickin'" and can also be heard on the soundtrack of the film "Tumba & Tumbao" which was honored at the 2006 HBO Latino Film

Festival.

For Bookings Contact: Glen J. Lowe, (347)453-4069 or mambonegro@optonline.net.