Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion - Open Dance Floor!

October 30, 2009

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"Their cadence is so sensual that it's virtually irresistible!"
-Enrique Fernandez, Miami Sun Sentinel

Don’t miss this one time opportunity to see the Orquesta in this extraordinary performance featuring Roberto Borrell!

Violins and flutes weave lilting melodies against the backdrop of driving Afro-Cuban rhythms. The orchestra's repertoire ranges from traditional ballads to the latest salsa and timba grooves with surprising twists: you should hear their spin on the old church tune 'Golden Slippers' As one critic put it: "Imagine a blend of Tito Puente and a tango, and you'll begin to get an idea of the power and beauty of this music."

This special performance will feature Roberto Borrell (from Cuba) on conga, and debut Felix Samuel (also from Cuba) on vocals. Roberto and Felix will be joining Eduardo Herrera (lead vocal, Venezuela), Carlos Caro (timbales, Cuba), and our usual host of Bay Area favorites.

For those of you that do not know, Roberto Borrell was a founding member and conguero of the group until he moved to Peru a few years back. As he is playing with us on this special night, the Orquesta will be pulling some extra Danzones and Cha Cha Chas out of the hat along with our own guarachas-charangeaos.

This night will also be the first performance of Cuban singer Felix Samuel with the Orquesta. He is an incredibly talented Cuban singer who in a few short years has made an indelible impact on the Bay Area music scene.

In one set, Orq. La Moderna Tradición will have you cutting the rug with modern Cuban Timba, then take a left turn and transport you to an era of sensual danzones and swinging cha-chas - the music of the Havana social clubs of the 1950s. The only band of its type in the United States, the 12-piece ensemble captures the romance and style of a memorable era in Cuban dance music.

Orquesta La Moderna Tradición has performed at some of the most prestigious festivals and venues in the United States, including Lincoln Centerâs Midsummer Night Swing, San Francisco Jazz Festival, and the Smithsonian Institution - their tours have taken them from Alaska to El Paso and abroad. Their two recordings, 'Danzonemos' and 'Goza Conmigo,' which illustrate the breadth of their talent.

The Orquesta's equally diverse personnel have honed their talents in the worlds of jazz, salsa, flamenco and classical music. They include:

Special Appearance: Roberto Borrell (conga)

Tregar Otton (Violin, Musical Director, Composer, Arranger)
Michael Spiro (Congas)
Carlos Caro (Timbales)
Eduardo Herrera (lead vocalist)
Jesus "Chus" Alonso (Flute)
Felix Samuel (Vocals)
Sage Baggott (Güiro, Bongó)
Don Gardner (Clarinet)
Robert Karty (Piano)
Sandy Poindexter (Violin)
Steve Senft-Herrera (Bass)

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