Member Since: 06/05/2006
Band Website: http://www.quimbombo.com
Band Members: Nick Herman (director, composer, arranger, percussion) has been involved with Cuban + Brazilian music for over 15 years. In addition to Quimbombó, he has worked with artists such as Trey Anastasio, Gary Morgan & Panamericana, Nanni Assis, and Dendê.
David Oquendo (lead vocals, guitar, percussion), a native of Havana, is a highly accomplished and respected interpreter of many diverse styles of Cuban music. In Cuba, he rose to fame performing with the late Compay Segundo, one of the vocalists featured in Buena Vista Social Club. Since moving to the United States, he founded the Latin Grammy-nominated folkloric group Raices Habaneras and has worked with many top artists including Paquito DRivera, Cachao, Willie Chirino, Marc Anthony, and Johnny Pacheco.Igor Arias Baro (lead and background vocals, percussion) was born in Havana. The son of musicians, he began performing at the age of eight. Known for his energetic style of improvising, he has worked with artists such as Juan Carlos Formell, Raices Habaneras, Paquito D’Rivera, Los Caribeños and Ibboru.Steve Gluzband (trumpet); Alex Fernandez Fox (tres, vocals, percussion); Ricky Salas (congas, vocals); Arun Luthra (tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, clarinet); Jorge Bringas (bass, vocals)
Influences: Johnny Pacheco, Conjunto Chappotin, Rumbavana, Cream, Cachao, Jimi Hendrix, Compay Segundo, Arsenio Rodriguez, Pio Leyva
Sounds Like: Johnny Pacheco, Conjunto Chappotin, Cream, Cachao, Jimi Hendrix, Compay Segundo, Arsenio Rodriguez, Conjunto Candela, Pio Leyva , and yes Buena Vista Social Club..
Record Label: TESTA DURA; buy CD@ http://cdbaby.com/cd/quimbombo
Type of Label: Indie