Cuarteto Guataca
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
Adriana R.
November 2, 2021AMAZING. 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
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.
Michelle C.
July 14, 2021INCREDIBLE 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
Theresa G.
December 25, 2020Christmas 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
Cuarteto Guataca
Thank you Theresa! We could feel the love.
Bonnie W.
June 8, 2026Wonderful!
He did a great job and was on time!
Hired as: Latin Band, Spanish Entertainment
Angy D.
May 24, 2026Made 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
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
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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
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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
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Bronx, NY
20
Sunday
Swing 46 on W 46th between 8th and 9th Ave
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Team
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.