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Introducing the Sontet, an exciting
Latin Jazz quintet led by Conguero Mario Flores.
The Sontet performs jazz, pop, and original arrangements as well
as Afro-Cuban classics presented in the best of the "tropo-bopo"
style.
Influenced by the traditions of Tito Puente, Machito, Chano Pozo,
and Mongo Santamaria, The Mario Flores Sontet delivers vibrant soundscapes
rich in diverse flavor, Latin groove and hardhitting rhythms.
Members of the Sontet have performed or recorded
with these outstanding musicians:
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Pete Escovedo
Alex Acuna
Bill Berry
Bobby McFerrin
Cab Calloway
Freddie Ravel
Carolyn Brandy
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Confunkshun
Cornelius Bumpus
Della Reese
Temptations
Titos Sompa
Worlds Collide
and many, many others |
The Sontet is:
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piano/composer
Mark Gee
bass/flute/vocals
Joel Nixon
drums/timbales
Mike Miller
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trombone
Dave Gregoric
congas/percussion
arranger/leader
Mario Flores |
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