THE MAMBO KING: A TITO PUENTE SALUTE*
A Bayside Summer Nights Concert
Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet
Justo Almario, saxophone and flute
Dan Reagan, trombone
Omar Lopez, bass
Irving Flores, piano
Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez, bongos and percussion
Mike Holguin, timbales and drums
Tommy Aros, congas and percussion
The brand new Thursday night jazz series kicks off with a tribute to the late, great Tito Puente. From mambo to bossa nova to cha-cha-chá, our special guests will immerse you in a soundscape of Afro-Cuban beats, Latin Jazz riffs and Tito’s favorite, the timbales.
The San Diego Union-Tribune has previewed this concert with a look at the life of Tito Puente.
*San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.
