Houston Summerjazz: Spanish Harlem Orchestra at Cullen Theater

Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the three-time Grammy Award winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York style, hard core salsa. Their energy on stage and their rich sound and musical precision leave audiences mesmerized until the last note is played. With an unwavering respect for the music’s storied history, the ensemble’s thirteen world-class musicians and vocalists come together to create an unparalleled musical experience. Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, their 2022 recording Imágenes Latinas is dedicated to the memory of the iconic New York salsa and Latin Jazz group Conjunto Libre. Spanish Harlem Orchestra’s 2018 release Anniversary won the 2019 Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album....

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Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the three-time Grammy Award winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York style, hard core salsa. Their energy on stage and their rich sound and musical precision leave audiences mesmerized until the last note is played. With an unwavering respect for the music’s storied history, the ensemble’s thirteen world-class musicians and vocalists come together to create an unparalleled musical experience. Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, their 2022 recording Imágenes Latinas is dedicated to the memory of the iconic New York salsa and Latin Jazz group Conjunto Libre. Spanish Harlem Orchestra’s 2018 release Anniversary won the 2019 Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album.

“intoxicating blend of Afro-Latin rhythms, bright melodies and multihued harmonies” – DownBeat

“one of the most important contemporary Latin music ensembles in existence today…a potent musical force, generating near-atomic energy when it performs” — Latin Jazz Network

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