Carlos Cascante y su Tumbao is a six-piece latin ensemble, which is known in the Northwest for their joyful and energetic performances. A unique combination of musicians allows Tumbao to combine traditional-style salsa with modern Timba and Latin jazz. Their new CD "Recuerdos" blends the best of those musical worlds in a compelling new and clean fashion.

The artists who make up Tumbao are Julio Jauregui - piano, Dean Schmidt - bass, Thomas Marriott - trumpet, Jeff Busch - drums, Pedro Vargas - congas and Carlos Cascante - vocal. Read More

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The world music duo Correo Aereo made up of Abel Rocha & Madeleine Sosin performs traditional music of Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru. Rocha's high falsetto to lush mid-range voice combines with Sosin's rich, smokey vocals to create an emotional journey to countrysides and urban spaces.

Joe Compton of Dirty Linen writes, “the musical skill of this couple complements the impressive reach of their pan-Hispanic musical repertoire and marks Correo Aereo as one of the most exciting acoustic ensembles to appear in many years."
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With a repertoire ranging from jazz standards to contemporary classics and latin jazz originals, this versatile trio provides a sophisticated atmosphere for any gathering.

The trio is comprised of Fred Hoadley (piano & tres), Miguel Garrido (bass) and Tom Bergersen (congas).

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Son is the acoustic music from the Cuban countryside that is considered to be one of the primary roots of modern salsa. It is typically played on the tres (cuban style guitar), guitar, bass, bongo, clave, maracas, trumpet, and vocals.

Grupo Son is a 5-piece Seattle based group consisting of: Fred Hoadley - tres guitar & coro; Elspeth Macdonald - lead vocals, maracas & clave; Barney Brazitis– bass; Pete Wilson – trumpet, coro & clave.

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Sonando was founded in 1990 by Fred Hoadley to explore new directions in the blending of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Jazz. For over a decade, Sonando has performed original Latin Jazz at festivals, clubs & concerts throughout the Northwest. Our two recordings, Sonando & La Rumba Esta Buena, received airplay and critical acclaim throughout the country. Read More

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Since 1999, this band has challenged and redefined the characteristic sound of Northwest Salsa scene. Never afraid to incorporate new ideas, or to drop others that have been exploited. Their eclectic style is an embodiment of the richness and diversity of Latin America. Deeply rooted in the latest music movements developing in Cuba and Puerto Rico, the band's performances are a blend of great salsa classics and contemporary tunes. At each performance, audiences are seduced by the energetic atmosphere of Rumba and Nueva Salsa.

Now, after six years of hard work and continuous learning, they have placed themselves at the top of the Northwest Salsa scene. They have broken attendance records of virtually every salsa club in the Northwest of the USA, Southwest of Canada and Alaska. Their show is considered to be one of the most entertaining and fun in the NW for salsa dancers as well as for those who just love the music. Testament to this, they were selected to play at the 2001 Major League All-Star Game to a crowd of more than 55,000 people at Safeco Field in Seattle. In addition, they have opened for some of the biggest names in Latin music including Grupo Niche de Colombia and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.

The band's first CD was officially released on April 23, 2004. Descarga from New York describes the CD as “Killer dance club Salsa... highly combustible, get-on-the-dance floor tracks with zero filler material. DJ alert and highly recommended”. The CD has now gotten reviews from all over the world and it is being sold at the most important Latin music stores in England, Holland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Japan, Canada, Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Their youth, energy and intense passion for music are the defining element that complements the quality of their sound. This makes them a band with tremendous potential and a promising future.

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