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According to founder Brad Sharp, the name is used out of
respect for Latin Americans and Latin
American music. Conductor and arranger Brad Sharp
assembled these NW Ohio & SE Michigan musicians with the intent
of exploring Latin music in all its richness and complexity.
To the musicians of Los Gringos the
music of Latin America is full of rhythmic energy,
vitality and intricacy. Studying and performing this music is a
rewarding challenge for the musician and provides an authentic
Latin
American music experience for the listener.
Sharp is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and is a
music instructor at Adrian High School.
The instrumentation of Los Gringos is one of tradition in Latin
American big band salsa; 3 percussionists (congas, timbales,
bongos), 2 trumpets, 2 trombones,
baritone saxophone, bass, piano and vocalists.
Although traditional Latin America
bands utilize ensembles of differing sizes, the
instrumentation of
Los Gringos is most widely used in the salsa traditions of the
great Latin music kings and gives the audience a powerful and
authentic big band salsa experience— the conga, timbale, guiro,
and claves are key percussion
instruments and rhythmic concepts to this unique sound.
But, truly, at the heart of salsa and Latin Jazz is the
dancing.
With 12 musicians, Los Gringos can give you a true big band
salsa sound. Latin American music is more popular than ever,
and Los Gringos will bring you the very best that salsa and
Latin Jazz has to offer in the Midwest.
The newest addition to our ensemble is singer Maryori Rios
& multi-talented entertainer Tony Rios. His experience in
performing Latino music in the Midwest is extensive and shows an
understanding of the rich and powerful history of the music.
Los Gringos
perform at The Palms, 3835 N. Detroit, Toledo, every
Sunday. Call 419-720-0512 for details.
To book Los Gringos for your
next dance party, contact Tony Rios at 419-318-0934
http://voceslatinas.com/ or
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