Los Mas Valientes

• Anna Milat-Meyer - bass
• Rick Faulkner - trombone, baritone, vocal
• Debra Kreisberg - saxes, clarinet, vocals
• Yasuyo Kimura - congas, vibraphone, vocal
• Jessica Valiente - flute, vocals, percussion
• Renato Thoms - percussion, vocals
• Victor Rendon - timbales, drum set, perc.
• Chiemi Nakai - piano, keyboards, vocals
• Genevieve Gazon - lead vocal
• Julie Marti - second vocal

Formed in 1995 by Jessica Valiente, Anna Milat-Meyer and Yasuyo Kimura, Los Mas Valientes brings together some of today's finest Latin musicians. Collectively, the band's resume reads like a who's-who of New York's jazz and Latin music scene. Its members have played with Chico O'Farrill, Louis Bauzó, Charlie Persip, Max Roach, Orlando Marín, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, the Kit McClure Band, Jimmy Bosch, Juan Carlos Formell...and the list goes on. Taking its name from its leader, Brooklyn-born flutist Jessica Valiente, Los Mas Valientes plays original Latin jazz compositions as well as innovative arrangements of Latin jazz standards. On the other hand, if it's dancing you want, Los Mas Valientes can deliver; they play Latin dance music in the classic tradition of the Cachao descargas, Fania All-Stars, Alegre All-stars, and all the legendary charanga bands.

Since May of 1999 Los Mas Valientes has produced 3 commercial releases on the Laughing Buddha Label, all to broad critical acclaim, and an anniversary 4th release is will be available in the summer of 2010.

Los Mas Valientes is a very flexible band with a wide range of skills; we can play salsa, traditional Cuban music, jazz and Brazilian music with any number of musicians; from a duo to the full octet and beyond! We can provide classical music for your wedding ceremony, jazz for a cocktail hour, and classic salsa for an off-the-hook party! We have an ensemble to fit any budget so please contact us for your large party or intimate affair.

• Oye Como Va - Tito Puente
• Para Ti - Mongo Santamaria
• Descarga Cachao - Cachao
• Adoracion - Eddie Palmieri
• Puerto Rico - Eddie Palmieri
• Toro Mata - Peruvian traditional/Celia Cruz
• Bilongo - Eddie Palmieri
• El Cuarto de Tula - Eliades Ochoa
• El Agua del Clavelito - Jose Fajardo/Johnny Pacheco
• Pare Cochero - Orquesta Aragon
• Guajeo de Saxos - Cachao
• Juaniquita - Jose Fajardo
• La Murga - Hector Lavoe
• Obsesion - Pedro Flores
• Maria Cervantes - Noro Morales
• El Chechere - Johnny Pacheco
• Guajireando - Jose Fajardo
• Goza Mi Son Montuno - Jose Fajardo
• El Manicero - Moises Simons
• Son de la Loma - Miguel Matamoros
• Compadre Pedro Juan - Luis Alberti
• Cana Brava - traditional
• La Pollera Colora - traditional
• 66 (merengue) - Los Mas Valientes
• Titere Fue (salsa) - Los Mas Valientes
• Timba-Son (timba) - Los Mas Valientes
• Vieques (bomba) - Los Mas Valientes/Yerba Buena
• Simon Says Jump (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Raices (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Fool Me Twice (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• So Long Samba (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Coge Me Si Puedes (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Barbacoa (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Latin Hips (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Powder Blues (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Songo Valiente (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• I Don't Think So (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• While You Were Here (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Ska-Cha (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Pa-Yasu (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Foxy's on the Dance Floor (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• You'll Never Know (bolero) - Los Mas Valientes
• Se Formo El Rumbon (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Un Poquito Pa'ca (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Petite Fleur (Danzon) - Sidney Bechet
• Super Ray (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Steak Sauce (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Mambo Out (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Yasuyo, Victor and Willie (Latin jazz) - Los Mas Valientes
• Song for Maggie (ballad) - Los Mas Valientes

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Los Mas Valientes was a hit with our group!! They did a wonderful job and our customers raved on and on for days about them! -- Areina S, New York, NY, 9/20/2004
• Los Mas Valientes were OUTSTANDING ! They exceeded all expectation,I would highly recommend them. -- Victor C, Howell, NJ, 7/2/2005
• Los Mas Valientes was a great act for my Latin Awareness Celebration. Although they hit some traffic, the band still managed to set up extremely quickly and be ready for the discussed start time. My contact with the band was easily accessible throughout the entire process, being professional and approachable. The music was fantastic and the (small) crowd that my venue receives really enjoyed it. I highly recommend Los Mas Valientes. -- Mary M, Ewing, NJ, 4/27/2007

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