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Cuarteto Guataca

New York City, NY

$400 per musician and up

Travels up to 500 miles

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La Cura by Tite Curet live at Aura Cocina in Brooklyn

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Wedding montage - ceremony, cocktail and reception

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Que Talento by Cuarteto Guataca

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El Nazareno by Ismael Rivera

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At NoHu Rooftop in Weehawken NJ

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Quartet with flute

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At Guevara's Clinton Hill with Jainardo, Maria Raquel, Josh and Itai

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Relaxing at Congahead Studios

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Sextet at Aura Cocina in Bushwick, Brooklyn - Gabriel, Josh, María Raquel, Jeremy, Jainardo and Josh

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Trio with Jainardo, Josh and Gabriel for The Philos Project

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Guevara's on Grand - vegan cafe and plant shop in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

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Bassist and bandleader Josh Levine

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Percussionist, lead singer and co-leader Jainardo Batista

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Tres player and guitarist Román Lajara

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Tres and flute player Itai Kriss

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Gabriel

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Trio with Gabriel, Jainardo and Josh at The Roxy Bar

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Trio at The Django - Itai, Jainardo and Josh

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With guitar phenom Román Lajara at NoHu Rooftop by Marcus Samuelsson

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NoHu Rooftop

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Private party in Dumbo

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CD release at Sahadi’s Industry City

Overview

I’m Josh Levine, bassist and leader of Cuarteto Guataca, a NYC based band specializing in Salsa and Son Cubano. Our all-star roster features world renowned flutist Itai Kriss, virtuoso guitarist Román Lajara, one of NYC's most in demand singers, María Raquel, and the multi Grammy winning flutist and vocalist Jeremy Bosch of The Spanish Harlem Orchestra.
Legendary NYC sonero Jainardo Batista is a founding member of the group but he is performing in Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway, so percussionist and vocalist Caleb Michel of The Afro Cuban All-Stars is filling in until Jainardo is available again.
We work in different formats from solo to sextet.


Reviews

59 reviews

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Adriana R.

November 2, 2021
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AMAZING. INCREDIBLE. BOOK THEM NOW!!!

Cuarteta Guataca is an 100000/10! They played for our wedding and they made our day even more special!!!! The entire party had a blast and didn’t stop dancing. Everything from the way they came dressed, to their interactions with the guests was impeccable. Each member is so talented and we cannot wait to keep going to their shows to watch them and dance some more!

I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend. Book them now for your next event. You will be so glad you did!!!

Hired as: Latin Band, Latin Jazz Band, Salsa Band

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Cuarteto Guataca

Thank you Adriana and Mark! Your family was so fun and enthusiastic — hace un buen coro! Needless to say we had a great time playing and we could feel the love.


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Michelle C.

July 14, 2021
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INCREDIBLE band for a wedding!

Cuarteto Guataca was such an amazing band to have at our wedding. They went above and beyond when it came to planning, their flexibility, and their execution. They are an incredible group of talented musicians who got all the dancers dancing and the non dancers dancing too! They played while my guests entered, for the bridal processional, cocktail hour, and our wedding. We love to see them perform around the city, where we live but to have them travel all the way to CT for our wedding was even more of a treat. We had multiple people ask us for their information at our wedding and want to see them live or book them themselves! We couldn't be happier!

Hired as: Dance Band, Latin Band, Latin Jazz Band, Party Band, Salsa Band, Singing Group, Singing Guitarist, Spanish Entertainment


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Theresa G.

December 25, 2020
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Christmas 75th Birthday to remember!

We wanted a special surprise for my Tia's 75th Christmas birthday and after seeing others had done safe social distance serenades, we thought perfect! From the moment I booked to day of the event, Josh was amazing to work with. Professional and super accommodating to specific song requests. A blend of oldies and classic parranda done wonderfully! We were all extremely happy with Josh and all the performers who brought some cheer to her special day!

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Dance Band, Singing Guitarist, Spanish Entertainment

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Cuarteto Guataca

Thank you Theresa! We could feel the love.


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Bonnie W.

June 8, 2026
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Wonderful!

He did a great job and was on time!

Hired as: Latin Band, Spanish Entertainment


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Angy D.

May 24, 2026
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Made my event perfect

WOW!
We had the absolute pleasure of having this incredible pair of musicians play at my husband’s 40th birthday party, and they completely transformed the atmosphere. Their Latin music brought so much energy, warmth, and joy to the night. People were dancing, singing along, and genuinely having the best time. Even after the party, guests kept texting and talking about how amazing the music was and how special they made the event feel. They were professional, talented, and knew exactly how to read the crowd. I couldn’t recommend them more for any celebration!

Hired as: Acoustic Band, Cuban Entertainment, Dance Band, Latin Band, Spanish Entertainment

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Booking information

Price range: $400 per musician and up

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 5 - 360 minutes

Insurance: $2,000,000 - We have general liability insurance and can produce a COI upon request

What to expect

We love what we do! When we play the joy is palpable and contagious.
Our audiences let us know by dancing, smiling, laughing and enjoying themselves in the moment.

Cuarteto Guataca has performed for many corporate clients and nonprofits over the years including:
Deutsche Bank, Rockefeller Center, The Fund For The City of New York, Schrodinger, Price Waterhouse Cooper, Quest Diagnostics, Haleon, Hedgeye Risk Management, Selendy and Gay, The 92nd Street Y, Trinity Church, Riverside Church, Columbia University, The Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Providence House, NY Foundling, Friends of the East River Esplanade, The Freehold, Hudson Guild, Concerts in Motion, Goddard Riverside, Creative Circle, Flatbush Ave BID, Sunset Park BID, Hudson Square BID, EMpower, Boston Consulting Group, The Shops at Atlas Park, Industry City, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Remy Martin, Bacardi, Hudson Yards

We provide live music for all kinds of events from solo musicians to sextet.

For a list of repertoire click on 'Set List' here in the 'Booking Info' section.

About

I’m a native New Yorker, fluent in Spanish, and father of twin boys since 2022. I love playing music with my band mates, putting smiles on dancing people’s faces.

Living in NYC has allowed me to continue a rich musical education as I learn on the job in multiple genres.

For years I was the bassist for the Monday night swing band at The Cotton Club, led by the Pasante brothers, Eddie and Al.

I learned to play Cuban son from José Luis Martínez, one of the founding members of Cuba’s iconic Los Van Van.

I was schooled in the folkloric music of Venezuela by Roberto Fuentes, founder and director Venezuela’s Alpargata Cantorum.

With Los Acustilocos I arranged and played for tenor Gaston Rivero at Carnegie Hall and presented my original music at Merkin Concert Hall.

When NYC shut down in Spring of 2020 I began to play regularly in the parks of New York CIty with longtime colleague, percussionist and sonero, Jainardo Batista.  We were joined regularly by flutist Itai Kriss making his debut on the Cuban trés guitar and María Raquel Sandino Vásquez on vocals and minor percussion.  Before long, we had generated some buzz and several venues hired us to play in their outdoor spaces.

Our album, released in 2021, received this endorsement from Ruben Blades on his social media platforms:

Aquí los dejo con la música de otro "judío maravilloso", @joshlevine485 Josh Levine y el @cuartetoguataca con su nuevo Album, ¨QUE TALENTO¨.
El cuarteto está formado además, por el gran @jeremyboschofficial Jeremy Bosch, el percusionista y sonero Jainardo Batista, el flautista Itai Kriss, el pianista Gabriel Chakarj y la vocalista María Raquel.
No se lo pierdan! Ya está en todas las plataformas digitales!

There’s a mini documentary on PBS All Arts Channel about our experience as performing artists during the pandemic, with a focus on Jainardo.

While home base is the double bass, I also play piano, guitars and accordions.

Busking or street performing has been an important part of my training and has helped me develop a big acoustic sound on my instrument. I paid my dues busking with doo wop veterans Cover Story, Spank and Acapella Soul. I also logged many hours performing al fresco with The Flying Neutrinos, The Jazz Park Rangers and singing guitarist Frank Schaap.

Additional booking notes

We can play 100% acoustic or add sound reinforcement with a powerful Bose sound system and backline.
We can bring our own 1000 Watt battery for outdoor events that require amplification.

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

27

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fairfield, CT

July 2026

31

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm

New Rochelle, NY

October 2026

17

Saturday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Windham, NY

29

Thursday

Fundraiser

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Bridge, NJ

Past booked events

June 2026

06

Saturday

Fundraiser

5:30pm - 6:00pm

New York City, NY

May 2026

28

Thursday

Dinner Party

9:00pm - 10:00pm

Westfield, NJ

23

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hillsdale, NJ

05

Tuesday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Edgewater, NJ

March 2026

11

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Rego Park, NY

09

Monday

Corporate Event

7:30pm - 9:30pm

New York City, NY

December 2025

31

Wednesday

New Year's Party

8:00pm - 12:00am (Thu)

Bronx, NY

24

Wednesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rumson, NJ

November 2025

29

Saturday

Birthday Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Harrison, NJ

June 2025

28

Saturday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 6:30pm

Fair Lawn, NJ

04

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Brooklyn, NY

March 2025

15

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Totowa, NJ

February 2025

14

Friday

Restaurant/Bar Event

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Bronx, NY

December 2024

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

9:00pm - 10:00pm

Jersey City, NJ

14

Saturday

Wedding Reception

9:00pm - 10:00pm

New York City, NY

05

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

New York City, NY

03

Tuesday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

New York City, NY

October 2024

27

Sunday

Fundraiser

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Westbury, NY

16

Wednesday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 7:30pm

New York City, NY

September 2024

07

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

7:00pm - 8:30pm

New York City, NY

July 2024

20

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Stockbridge, MA

18

Thursday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Briarcliff Manor, NY

June 2024

30

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hopewell Junction, NY

13

Thursday

School Assembly

2:30pm - 3:15pm

Ridgewood, NY

08

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Flushing, NY

02

Sunday

Grand Opening

10:00am - 12:00pm

Summit, NJ

01

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

New York City, NY

May 2024

18

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm

New York City, NY

April 2024

26

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jersey City, NJ

March 2024

23

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 10:00pm

New York City, NY

16

Saturday

Quinceañera

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Washington Crossing, PA

November 2023

23

Thursday

Holiday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

New York City, NY

08

Wednesday

Surprise

7:00pm - 7:45pm

New York City, NY

October 2023

24

Tuesday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Brooklyn, NY

11

Wednesday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 6:00pm

New York City, NY

11

Wednesday

Corporate Event

4:30pm - 5:30pm

New York City, NY

05

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

New York City, NY

September 2023

30

Saturday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Pelham, NY

17

Sunday

Wedding Reception

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Vernon Rockville, CT

16

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Bayside, NY

15

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Brooklyn, NY

07

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

New York City, NY

August 2023

03

Thursday

Personal Occasion

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Little Neck, NY

July 2023

18

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

5:30pm - 7:30pm

New York City, NY

08

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:30pm - 5:00pm

New York City, NY

June 2023

16

Friday

Wedding Reception

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

04

Sunday

Birthday Party

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Morristown, NJ

03

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Amenia, NY

May 2023

10

Wednesday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Bronx, NY

10

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Bronx, NY

06

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Montclair, NJ

April 2023

29

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Brooklyn, NY

21

Friday

Wedding Reception

8:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)

Brooklyn, NY

04

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

New York City, NY

October 2022

15

Saturday

Wedding Reception

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Williston Park, NY

13

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

New York City, NY

13

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm

New York City, NY

05

Wednesday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Warren, NJ

04

Tuesday

Corporate Event

4:30pm - 5:00pm

New York City, NY

04

Tuesday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Warren, NJ

01

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Brooklyn, NY

September 2022

20

Tuesday

Quinceañera

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Clifton, NJ

07

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

August 2022

06

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm

New York City, NY

02

Tuesday

Concert

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Ridgewood, NY

July 2022

30

Saturday

Fundraiser

9:00pm - 10:30pm

Callicoon, NY

30

Saturday

House Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Oxford, CT

23

Saturday

Festival

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lincoln, ME

June 2022

25

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lynbrook, NY

18

Saturday

Anniversary Party

7:30pm - 9:30pm

New York City, NY

11

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 8:30pm

Hudson, NY

10

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Leeds, NY

May 2022

22

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

15

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

08

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

05

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

New York City, NY

03

Tuesday

Fundraiser

10:00pm - 11:00pm

New York City, NY

01

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

April 2022

30

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Brooklyn, NY

24

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

17

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

16

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Stamford, CT

10

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

03

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

March 2022

27

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

20

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

19

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

12:00pm - 12:30pm

New York City, NY

13

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

06

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

05

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Jersey City, NJ

05

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

February 2022

27

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

20

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

13

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

06

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

January 2022

30

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

23

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

16

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

09

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

02

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

December 2021

26

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

22

Wednesday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Corona, NY

19

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

14

Tuesday

Christmas Party

11:30am - 12:00pm

New York City, NY

12

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

10

Friday

Corporate Event

3:00pm - 4:00pm

New York City, NY

05

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

05

Sunday

Christmas Party

10:00am - 11:00am

New York City, NY

November 2021

28

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

25

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

21

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

18

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

14

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

11

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

07

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

06

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Huntington Station, NY

06

Saturday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 1:00pm

Ridgewood, NY

04

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

October 2021

31

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

29

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

28

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

27

Wednesday

Studio Session

12:00pm - 2:00pm

New York City, NY

24

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

23

Saturday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 1:00pm

Ridgewood, NY

21

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

21

Thursday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 5:00pm

New York City, NY

17

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

16

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:30pm - 9:00pm

East Brunswick, NJ

15

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Stockton, NJ

14

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

11

Monday

Nonprofit Event

1:00pm - 1:30pm

New York City, NY

10

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

09

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

12:30pm - 1:30pm

New York City, NY

07

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

03

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

September 2021

30

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

30

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

26

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

23

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

19

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

18

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 10:00pm

New York City, NY

18

Saturday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 1:00pm

Bronx, NY

16

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

14

Tuesday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

New York City, NY

12

Sunday

Cultural Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm

New York City, NY

12

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

09

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

07

Tuesday

Little Sixth Avenue Street Fair

12:00pm - 2:30pm

05

Sunday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Woodstock, VT

02

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

01

Wednesday

Birthday Party

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

August 2021

29

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

27

Friday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

26

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

22

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

19

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

15

Sunday

Swing 46 on W 46th between 8th and 9th Ave

8:30pm - 11:30pm

15

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

14

Saturday

Aura Cocina

8:30pm - 11:30pm

12

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

08

Sunday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 12:00am (Mon)

New York City, NY

08

Sunday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Southbury, CT

08

Sunday

NoHu Rooftop in Weehawken, NJ

12:00pm - 3:00pm

07

Saturday

Aura Cocina

8:30pm - 11:30pm

07

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

10:30am - 11:30am

New York City, NY

01

Sunday

Swing 46 on W 46th between 8th and 9th Ave

8:30pm - 11:30pm

01

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

July 2021

31

Saturday

Aura Cocina

8:30pm - 11:30pm

29

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

28

Wednesday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Brooklyn, NY

25

Sunday

Swing 46 on W 46th between 8th and 9th Ave

8:30pm - 11:30pm

25

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

24

Saturday

Aura Cocina

8:30pm - 11:30pm

22

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

18

Sunday

Swing 46 on W 46th between 8th and 9th Ave

8:30pm - 11:30pm

18

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Patchogue, NY

15

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

11

Sunday

Swing 46 on W 46th between 8th and 9th Ave

8:30pm - 11:30pm

11

Sunday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Brooklyn, NY

11

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Kent, CT

09

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Newport, RI

08

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

04

Sunday

Swing 46 on W 46th between 8th and 9th Ave

8:30pm - 11:30pm

04

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

03

Saturday

Aura Cocina

8:30pm - 11:30pm

03

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bronx, NY

01

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

June 2021

27

Sunday

Swing 46 on W 46th between 8th and 9th Ave

8:30pm - 11:30pm

27

Sunday

NoHo Rooftop 550 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken

12:00pm - 3:00pm

26

Saturday

Feel Good Music Festival in Peekskill, NY

2:00pm - 3:30pm

25

Friday

Sahadi's Industry City

7:00pm - 10:00pm

24

Thursday

Cuba Restaurant and Rum Bar 222 Thompson Street

7:00pm - 9:00pm

21

Monday

Graduation

11:30am - 1:30pm

Bronx, NY

20

Sunday

Swing 46 on W 46th between 8th and 9th Ave

8:30pm - 11:30pm

Team

Joshua Levine Bandleader, bassist and vocalist
Jainardo Batista Co-leader, lead singer and percussionist
Itai Kriss Tres Cubano, flute and minor percussion
María Raquel Vásquez Sandino Lead singer and minor percussion
Gabriel Chakarji Piano and coro
César Orozco Piano, lead vocal and coro
Román Lajara Guitar, tres Cubano and coro
Arturo Ortíz Piano and coro
Caleb Michel Percussion and lead vocals
Jeremy Bosch Flute, minor percussion and lead vocals

Set list

SON CUBANO Y SALSA
Ahora Sí — La Sonora Ponceña
A Bayamo En Coche — Adalberto Alvarez
Buscando Guayaba — Ruben Blades
Coballende — Palo
Comete lo Todo — Arsenio Rodríguez
Cachita — Rafael Hernández
Capullito de Aleli — Rafael Hernández
Cuarto de Tula — Sergio Gonzales Siaba
Cumbanchero — Rafael Hernández
Chan Chan — Compay Segundo
Cuando Se Canta Bonito — Willie Rosario
El Paso de Encarnación — Pedro Pablo Aranzola
El Dulcero — Rosendo Ruiz
Pasaporte — Alexander Abreu y Havana de la Primera
Si No Te Quieres Tú — Los Van Van
El Negro Está Cocinando — Los Van Van
72 Hacheros — Arsenio Rodriguez
Harina de Maíz — Eliades Ochoa
Ligia Elena — Ruben Blades
Las Tumbas — Ismael Rivera
La Esencia Del Guaguanco — Tite Curet Alonso
La Rebelion — Joe Arroyo
¿Porque tú Sufres? — Conjunto Libre
Que Me Lo Den En Vida — El Gran Combo
Yo Sí Como Candela — Chappottin y Sus Estrellas
Dale Suave Encarnación — tradicional
Mueve la Cintura — Cuarteto Oriente
Un Verano en Nueva York — Justi Barreto
Que Se Fuñan — Ignacio Piñero
Bilongo — Guillermo Rodríguez Fiffe
El Traguito — Juan Almeida
Son de la Loma —Trio Matamoros
Moliendo Cafe — Hugo Blanco
Frutas Del Caney — Félix Benjamín Caignet
El Carretero — Guillermo Portables
Pare Cochero — Marcelin Guerra
Idilio — Titi Amadeo, Willie Colón
Me Voy P'al Pueblo — Marcelin Guerra
Llorarás — Oscar D’leon
La Loma de Belén — Septeto Habanero
El Guararé de Pastora — Roberto Baute Sagarra
Que Manera de Quererte — Alberto Tosca
Tintorera Ya Llego — Arsenio Rodríguez
La Ruñidera — José Curbelo
La Esencia del Guagaunco — Johnny Pacheco y Pete El Conde Rodríguez
Pedro Navaja — Ruben Blades
Anacaona — Cheo Feliciano
El Nazareno — Ismael Rivera y Cortijo
Plástico — Ruben Blades
Capullito de Aleli — Rafael Hernández
Ud. Abuso — Antonio Carlos Jobim
El Son de Carola — Ignacio Piñero
Me Voy Contigo — Chappottin
Guantanamera — Joseíto Fernández
Maria Cervantes — Noro Morales
Pedro Navaja — Ruben Blades
San Lazaro — Sixta Patricia Aguilea
Sandungera — Juan Formel y Los Van Van

BOLERO, CHA, AFRO, DANZON
Lagrimas Negras — Miguel Matamoros
Desvelo De Amor — Rafael Hernández
Fantasía Sideral — Ismael Rivera y Cortijo
Cómo Fué? — Ernesto Duarte Brito
Se Te Olvida — Álvaro Carillo Alarcon
¿Y Tú Que Has Hecho? — Eusebio Delfín
Obsesión — Rafael Hernández
Mucho Corazón — Ema Elena Valdelamar
Piel Canela — Rafael Hernández
Bésame Mucho — Consuela Velásquez
Piel Canela — Bobby Capo
Sabor A Mi — Álvaro Carillo
En Mi Viejo San Juan — Noel Estrada
Siguaraya — Lino Frías
Contigo en La Distancia —César Portillo de la Luz
Oye Como Va — Tito Puente
Convergencia — Marcelin Guerra
El Bodeguero, Richard Egües
Rico Vacilón — Rosendo Ruiz Quevedo
LOVE (English and Spanish) — Bert Kampfert
Ahora Seremos Felices — Rafael Hernández
Tin Tin Deo — Chano Pozo & Dizzy Gillespie
Perfidia — Alberto Dominguez
I Can't Go On Without You — Bull Moose Johnson
Viente Años — María Teresa Vera

SEIS POR OCHO Y JOROPO
Gracias a la Vida — Violetta Parra
El Diablo Suelto — Heraclio Fernández
Alma Llanera — Foklor Venezolano
El Becerito — Simón Díaz
Pajarillo Verde — Foklor Venezolano
Polo Margariteño — Foklor Venezolno
Caballo Viejo — Simón Díaz

CUMBIA Y VALLENATO
La Luna y El Pescador
Se Me Perdio La Cadenita
Fidelina
La Ley Poderosa
Yo Me Llamo Cumbia — Mario Gareña

MERENGUE and BACHATA
El Negrito del Batey — Alberto Beltrán
Cana Brava — Toño Abreu
Como Abeja al Panal — Juan Luís Guerra
La Bilirrubina — Juan Luís Guerra
Burbujas de Amor — Juan Luís Guerra
Bachata Rosa — Juan Luís Guerra

BRASIL
Chega de Saudade — A.C. Jobim
Garota de Ipanema — A.C. Jobim
Agua de Beber — A.C. Jobim
Desafinado — A.C. Jobim
Wave — A.C. Jobim
Triste — A.C. Jobim

R&B, POP, OLDIES
Stand By Me — Ben E. King
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay — Otis Redding
Just The Way You Are — Billy Joel
New York State of Mind — Billy Joel
My Girl — Smokey Robinson & Ronald White
Just the Two of Us — Bill Withers
Lovely Day — Bill Withers
You Are The Sunshine of My Life — Stevie Wonder
Up On the Roof — Carole King
Overjoyed — Stevie Wonder

JAZZ STANDARDS
All of Me — Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons
All the Things You Are — Jerome Kern
Ain’t Misbehavin’ — Fats Waller
A Beautiful Friendship — Donald Kahn
The Best Things in Life Are Free — Ray Henderson
Body and Soul — Johnny Green
Bye Bye Blackbird — Ray Henderson
Darn That Dream — Jimmy Van Huesen and Eddie DeLange
Fly Me To the Moon — Bart Howard
Green Dolphin Street — Bronislaw Kaper
Have You Met Miss Jones? — Rodgers and Hart
Honeysuckle Rose — Fats Waller
How High the Moon — Morgan Lewis
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love — Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields
I Only Have Eyes For You — Harry Warren and Al Dubin
I Should Care — Sammy Cahn
I’ve Got You Under My Skin — Cole Porter
Indiana — Cole Porter
Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby — Louis Jordan
It Might as Well Be Spring — Rodgers and Hart
It’s Alright With Me — Cole Porter
Just In Time — Jule Styne
Love For Sale — Cole Porter
Love is Here to Stay — George Gershwin
Memories of You — Eubie Blake
Misty — Erroll Garner
Naima — John Coltrane
Night and Day — Cole Porter
On A Clear Day — Burton Lane
One Note Samba — A,C, Jobim
Pensativa — Clare Fischer
Pennies From Heaven — Arthur Johnston
People Will Say We’re in Love — Gordon MacRae
Put On a Happy Face — Charles Strouse
Shiny Stockings — Frank Foster
Side By Side — Harry M. Woods
Skylark — Hoagy Carmichael
Summertime — George Gershwin
Sunny Side of the Street
Stardust — Hoagy Carmichael
S’wonderful — George Gershwin
Take the A Train — Billy Strayhorn
That’s All — Bob Haymes and Alan Brandt
Tenderly — Walter Gross
Them There Eyes — Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber and William Tracey
Time After Time — Sammy Cahn and Jules Styne
Upper Manhattan Medical Group — Billy Strayhorn
What a Wonderful World — Bob Thiele and George David Weiss
You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To — Cole Porter
You’re My Everything — Harry Warren

Influences and inspiration

Latin:
Ismael Rivera, Celia Cruz, Oscar D'leon, La Sonora Ponceña, Willie Colón, El Gran Combo, Ruben Blades, Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñero, Eliades Ochoa, Benny Moré

Jazz:
Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughn, Betty Carter

Children:
Pete Seeger, Crí Crí, Dan Zanes

Setup requirements

We are pretty self sufficient. We may ask for a chair without arms for the percussionist and a stool or two for the guitarist and flutist. If those items are not available, we will find a way to make it work.