Omar Puente Charanga Jazz Sextet

Omar Puente Charanga Jazz Sextet

A thrilling and unique fusion of Cuban music, African rhythms and modern jazz.

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Event Venue
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens
Event Address
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton Road, SW11 7BD
Date
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A thrilling and unique fusion of Cuban music, African rhythms and modern jazz.

After a decade of being a leading figure of the UK and international Latin jazz scene, award-winning Cuban jazz violinist Omar Puente returns to his roots with The Omar Puente Charanga Jazz Sextet.

The Orchestra’s style is a unique fusion of Cuban Music, African rhythms and modern jazz. They will play both original tunes and new arrangements of the best traditional Cuban music.

"It's a fiery and exuberant set, touching on Africa, Cuba and England as it progresses." (★★★★ Songlines) 

The virtuosity and charisma typical of Omar’s performances will merge with the flavour of traditional Charanga dance music, a real treat for dancers and audience of all ages.

A rare opportunity to see and hear this line-up – one not to be missed!

Omar Puente - vocals/violin
Flavio Correa - percussion
Oscar Martinez - congas
Dorance Lorza - baby bass
Fernando Depestre - piano
Eikel Hernandez - trumpet

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