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Chacho Ramirez (composer and drummer), of Cuban/Puerto Rican heritage, has worked with such artists as Ahmad Jamal and Babatunde Olatunji (Drums of Passion), and is currently working with Hal Galper on a new project. Chacho recently recorded the new CD, “New York Salsa†with Richie Vitale’s Orquesta Universal and works regularly with Jorge Jimenez’s Sabor a Conga. --------- Jorge Jimenez (congas, bongos and timbales) - Originally from Ecuador, Jorge came to New York and began playing congas in 1982, soon working with Latin greats Charlie Palmieri, Johnny Pacheco, Orquesta Broadway, and Pete El Conde Rodriguez. His band Sabor a Conga is a top salsa group performing frequently in Manhattan. ------------ Gary Damanti (guitar), from New Jersey, has worked with some of Doo-Wops bigger acts such the Duprees, the Tokens, and the Classics 4, amongst numerous others. ------------ Eldad Zvulun (piano) came to the U.S. from Israel in 2001 under the auspices of the International Association of Jazz Educators, led by Arnie Laurence. He currently works in New York City, playing in clubs likes Smalls and writing arrangements for Paquito d'Rivera. --------- Phil Palombi (bass) came from Ohio and is known for his upright bass work with Curtis Steigers, the Vanguard Orchestra, and as bassist in the trio, TriFi. On this CD we feature his electric bass expertise.
