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Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca
Latin Band
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Brooklyn, New York
Will travel 3000 miles from Brooklyn
About
* * * * BEST LATIN BAND Gigmasters Winner!! 2010, 2008 * * * *
* * * * BEST LATIN ALBUM-2008 IMA Awards– (R)Evolucion * * * *
*** JOSE CONDE- self titled was recently nominated for his 2nd IMA award in 2 categories, Best Latin Album and Best Poster Design. ***
*** BABYGIRL the movie now debuting at Tribeca Film Fest uses 3 Jose Conde songs in the soundtrack in including the title track Amor y Felicidad! ***
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"One of NY's most important Cuban voices" - TIMEOUT NY - Internationally acclaimed Cuban roots singer-songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and producer Jose Conde delivers 100% pure and original rhythm and authentic style to public and private events large and small. Conde brings unparalleled, customized, CONCERT LEVEL PERFORMANCE and PROFESSIONALISM to private events large and small. Besides being a dynamic and exciting performer with a wide repertoire that covers 3 internationally acclaimed original Cuban roots albums with elements of Cuban son, cha cha, rumba, NY salsa, Cumbia, samba etc., Conde is also an expert live events programmer and designer of music, He has worked with some of the top party planners in the industry and with hundreds of satisfied clients in over 10 years of providing and producing live music events in New York and beyond, throughout the US and internationally. Pricing is based on each individual event and situation. We try and accommodate your budget while charging competitively for what is the top of the line world class, concert level presentation.
Member of BMI, NARAS, APAP, 3 time delegate to WOMEX World Music Conference in Sevilla And Copenhagen.
OPTIONS
Whether backed by authentic traditional Cuban quartet to nonet (10 piece), a modern NY salsa orchestra, his extraordinary original Ola Fresca Cuban roots ensemble, a bolero quartet, or an 18 piece mambo band, the pan -Latin repertoire is vast, the music is intoxicating, elegant, and hot for dancers or non dancers.
The energy of the evening can be customized to be the feature of the event or an elegant accent to the festivity or it can transform as an evening progresses.
Energy, Ambiance, Class, Top concert level musicality, Professionalism......FUN....This is what Jose Conde will bring to your event.
**** EVENT INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ****
**** A FEW WORDS FROM JOSE ****
Good day folks and thank you for your interest in my music and work. While I have focused on my journey as an original music artist exploring Latin traditional and alternative music, I have enjoyed working very hard performing and putting together private events now for over 12 years for literally thousands of clients in every kind of event and location imaginable, from backyards wedding tents, to gilded fundraisers, from celebrity estates, to horse stables or barns turned into dance halls etc. While I try to be flexible when possible, my pricing might be a bit higher than some folks on here and elsewhere, but I guarantee you that you are getting not only what is obviously a better sound, but also a level of experience, care, and organization that is unmatched. When that important day of your event finally rolls around, this translates into comfort and security for you which allows you to enjoy the stellar music my collaborators and I will bring, and and the art of the festivity you have worked so hard to organize, which was the point in the first place.
***PLEASE NOTE - QUOTES FOR JOSE CONDE AVAILABLE BY PHONE ONLY. THANK YOU!***
OTHER
- Jose Conde Nu Latin Groove Band – Quartet to Septet Configurations - With a new solo album on the way this is the group which will be touring the world and performing the new Jose Conde original repertoire of songs as featured at Central Park Summerstage June 6th, 2010. Check out a review here (www – dot-allaboutjazz /php/article.php?id=36789) Note - MONDOMUNDO AGENCY is booking Public Events, Festivals, and North America Tours for Jose Conde
- The Baby Loves Salsa band - Quartet - is for kids of all ages-(RopeaDope/Sony-2008) (check out BABYLOVESSALSA-dot-COM). This group has played many festivals and venues and has a fantastic record out for kids of all ages and adults.
- Music consulting, Custom Composition and Arranging services available.
If you want your guests to take the Jose Conde music experience home with them in the form of a cd - Recording of our live private events, or bulk cd purchases for giveaways is also available. Please inquire.
Winner of the IMA award for Best Latin cd of 2008, Conde has performed in a wide variety of venues like Montreal Jazz Festival, New York Summerstage, Lincoln Center, New Orleans Voodoo Festival, Santa Monica Pier, Cipriani, Joes Pub, SOB's, and countless public and private events large and small across the US and abroad. This is the cream of modern Latin Music based in NY! "Utterly swinging" -BOSTON GLOBE, "Brilliant. Thrilling" -BILLBOARD.
- Owner of PiPiKi Records llc and Blu Iris Music Publishing
- Member of APAP, BMI, NARAS Recording Academy, Bizzbash, and WOMEX
AWARDS
2008 Best Latin Album Indy Music Awards – (R)Evolucion,
2008 Best Live Latin Band in USA – Gigmasters
DISCOGRAPHY
Esencia - PiPiKi Records 2001
Ay! Que Rico - PiPiKi Records 2004
(R)Evolucion - PiPiKi /Mr Bongo UK 2007
Baby Loves Salsa -Rope a Dope/Sony 2008
COMPILATIONS
Rough Guide to Nuevo Latino (Ride la Ola)
Rough Guide to Salsa Clandestina (Café Con Sangre)
Rough Guide to Latin Funk (Oshiri Pan Pan)
Putumayo Café Cubano CD (El Chacal)
Putumayo World Salsa Compilation (AY! Que Rico)
McDougal Littell/Universal Musica del Mundo (Goza mi Changui)
* * * * BEST LATIN ALBUM-2008 IMA Awards– (R)Evolucion * * * *
*** JOSE CONDE- self titled was recently nominated for his 2nd IMA award in 2 categories, Best Latin Album and Best Poster Design. ***
*** BABYGIRL the movie now debuting at Tribeca Film Fest uses 3 Jose Conde songs in the soundtrack in including the title track Amor y Felicidad! ***
* * * * * * *
"One of NY's most important Cuban voices" - TIMEOUT NY - Internationally acclaimed Cuban roots singer-songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and producer Jose Conde delivers 100% pure and original rhythm and authentic style to public and private events large and small. Conde brings unparalleled, customized, CONCERT LEVEL PERFORMANCE and PROFESSIONALISM to private events large and small. Besides being a dynamic and exciting performer with a wide repertoire that covers 3 internationally acclaimed original Cuban roots albums with elements of Cuban son, cha cha, rumba, NY salsa, Cumbia, samba etc., Conde is also an expert live events programmer and designer of music, He has worked with some of the top party planners in the industry and with hundreds of satisfied clients in over 10 years of providing and producing live music events in New York and beyond, throughout the US and internationally. Pricing is based on each individual event and situation. We try and accommodate your budget while charging competitively for what is the top of the line world class, concert level presentation.
Member of BMI, NARAS, APAP, 3 time delegate to WOMEX World Music Conference in Sevilla And Copenhagen.
OPTIONS
Whether backed by authentic traditional Cuban quartet to nonet (10 piece), a modern NY salsa orchestra, his extraordinary original Ola Fresca Cuban roots ensemble, a bolero quartet, or an 18 piece mambo band, the pan -Latin repertoire is vast, the music is intoxicating, elegant, and hot for dancers or non dancers.
The energy of the evening can be customized to be the feature of the event or an elegant accent to the festivity or it can transform as an evening progresses.
Energy, Ambiance, Class, Top concert level musicality, Professionalism......FUN....This is what Jose Conde will bring to your event.
**** EVENT INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ****
**** A FEW WORDS FROM JOSE ****
Good day folks and thank you for your interest in my music and work. While I have focused on my journey as an original music artist exploring Latin traditional and alternative music, I have enjoyed working very hard performing and putting together private events now for over 12 years for literally thousands of clients in every kind of event and location imaginable, from backyards wedding tents, to gilded fundraisers, from celebrity estates, to horse stables or barns turned into dance halls etc. While I try to be flexible when possible, my pricing might be a bit higher than some folks on here and elsewhere, but I guarantee you that you are getting not only what is obviously a better sound, but also a level of experience, care, and organization that is unmatched. When that important day of your event finally rolls around, this translates into comfort and security for you which allows you to enjoy the stellar music my collaborators and I will bring, and and the art of the festivity you have worked so hard to organize, which was the point in the first place.
***PLEASE NOTE - QUOTES FOR JOSE CONDE AVAILABLE BY PHONE ONLY. THANK YOU!***
OTHER
- Jose Conde Nu Latin Groove Band – Quartet to Septet Configurations - With a new solo album on the way this is the group which will be touring the world and performing the new Jose Conde original repertoire of songs as featured at Central Park Summerstage June 6th, 2010. Check out a review here (www – dot-allaboutjazz /php/article.php?id=36789) Note - MONDOMUNDO AGENCY is booking Public Events, Festivals, and North America Tours for Jose Conde
- The Baby Loves Salsa band - Quartet - is for kids of all ages-(RopeaDope/Sony-2008) (check out BABYLOVESSALSA-dot-COM). This group has played many festivals and venues and has a fantastic record out for kids of all ages and adults.
- Music consulting, Custom Composition and Arranging services available.
If you want your guests to take the Jose Conde music experience home with them in the form of a cd - Recording of our live private events, or bulk cd purchases for giveaways is also available. Please inquire.
Winner of the IMA award for Best Latin cd of 2008, Conde has performed in a wide variety of venues like Montreal Jazz Festival, New York Summerstage, Lincoln Center, New Orleans Voodoo Festival, Santa Monica Pier, Cipriani, Joes Pub, SOB's, and countless public and private events large and small across the US and abroad. This is the cream of modern Latin Music based in NY! "Utterly swinging" -BOSTON GLOBE, "Brilliant. Thrilling" -BILLBOARD.
- Owner of PiPiKi Records llc and Blu Iris Music Publishing
- Member of APAP, BMI, NARAS Recording Academy, Bizzbash, and WOMEX
AWARDS
2008 Best Latin Album Indy Music Awards – (R)Evolucion,
2008 Best Live Latin Band in USA – Gigmasters
DISCOGRAPHY
Esencia - PiPiKi Records 2001
Ay! Que Rico - PiPiKi Records 2004
(R)Evolucion - PiPiKi /Mr Bongo UK 2007
Baby Loves Salsa -Rope a Dope/Sony 2008
COMPILATIONS
Rough Guide to Nuevo Latino (Ride la Ola)
Rough Guide to Salsa Clandestina (Café Con Sangre)
Rough Guide to Latin Funk (Oshiri Pan Pan)
Putumayo Café Cubano CD (El Chacal)
Putumayo World Salsa Compilation (AY! Que Rico)
McDougal Littell/Universal Musica del Mundo (Goza mi Changui)
- Anniversaries
- Bachelor Parties
- Bachelorette Parties
- Banquets
- Birthday Parties
- Children's Birthday Parties
- Celebrations
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Church Services
- Clubs
- 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
- PLEASE ASK FOR A SAMPLE SONG LIST JOSE CONDE
- CUBAN SON, MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA JOSE CONDE
- SALSA from NYC, PR, and LATIN AMERICA JOSE CONDE
- BOLERO JOSE CONDE
- RUMBA JOSE CONDE
- BOSSA NOVA JOSE CONDE
- JAZZ STANDARDS JOSE CONDE
- FUNK JOSE CONDE
- African Band
- Alternative Band
- Beach Band
- Big Band
- Brazilian Band
- Caribbean Band
- Children's Music Band
- Concert Band
- Cuban Band
- Dance Band
- Funk Band
- Fusion Band
- Jazz Band
- Latin Band
- Salsa Band
- Wedding Band
- World Music Band
Reviews (28)
Wedding Reception
in East Hampton, NY
on 09/11/2010
"Jose is unreal! They made our wedding! The wedding was 2 days ago and I'm still having to tell people about where I found them. I went to see them live at S.O.B.'s downtown before they played our wedding and we knew 1 song in that we made the greatest choice! Full of energy and passion, people cant hesitate to dance. We hired them as a 6 pc. band but he has multiple combinations. They did an amazing jazz trio for the cocktail hour. Then all 6 joined forces for our dance sets during the reception. Jose and his band made our NIGHT! Jose you have a fan for life! Please keep me up to date on any new albums you are putting out, I want a signed copy my friend! "
- Andre S.
Wedding Reception
in Schenectady, NY
on 07/30/2011
"Jose Conde was fabulous: he got everyone to dance, including both salsa lovers and those less accustomed. He has an amazing voice, a very tight band, and a great mix of original and classic material. He was also great to work with. We would highly recommend him to anyone!"
- Nate E.
Wedding Reception
in Long Island, NY
on 08/14/2010
"We loved Jose's music, but were unsure about hiring a full-on Latin band for our wedding. We shared our concerns with Jose, and he offered ideas and put us at ease. He's an amazing artist and an attentive professional. He stayed in great contact with us - counseling on song choices for the ceremony & reception, learning songs we love (he did a remarkable version of Paul Simon's Father & Daughter for my dance with my dad!), and mixing up his superb Latin trademarks with our favorite songs. Our guests spent the entire night on the dance floor, and everyone commented how FANTASTIC the music was. Jose's band was a highlight of the party & we HIGHLY recommend them!"
- Michelle M.
Fundraiser
in Bronx, NY
on 03/31/2012
"Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca were fantastic! They had people on their feet and literally begging for more! One guest actually wept about the fact that the party was over and they had to pack up! Jose Conde and the band were real gentlemen and I wish I could have them play for all our parties! This was a fundraiser for the arts and it was a record breaking success! Thank you Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca!!!!!"
- Annette C.
Wedding
in Manchester, VT
on 08/01/2009
"We hired JC Band for our 8/1 wedding in Vermont; the music was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations. It honestly felt more like a concert than a wedding and our guests were blown away by the level of playing (as was I). We had three musical needs for the event: ceremony (solo pianist), cocktail hour (trio), and reception (quintet); all three parts were performed seamlessly. The reception consisted of a combination of latin salsa and afro-brazilian/samba songs, and by the last set almost all of our guests were up dancing. This band is incredible and I give them the highest recommendation! "
- Abby U.
Wedding
in Landenberg, PA
on 06/06/2009
"great band. Great presentation. Very kind communication with all of our guests. Truely have only very positive things to say. Jose knows a crowd and caters to them. Everyone of every age loved them. Thanks for being a part of a spectacular day. Colin. "
- Colin T.
Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca’s Response:
"Many thanks Colin, we had a great time!"
Fundraiser
in New York City, NY
on 04/28/2012
"We hired Jose Conde y la Ola Fresca for an Afro-Cuban Jazz themed fundraiser party. They were AMAZING!!! The band had great energy and were good about getting the crowd enthusiastic and dancing. They are more than simply a salsa band; they are extremely knowledgeable about different music styles and were receptive to what we wanted. They far exceeded our expectations of both background music for dinner and for lively dancing. I would say Jose Conde y la Ola Fresca is very versatile and accommodating group. I would hire them again in the future and recommend them to all of my friends. Jose Conde is an extremely talented musician who is great to do business with. "
- Angelina G.
Fundraiser
in Cooperstown, NY
on 08/16/2008
"Couldn't be happier with the whole experience. I've made a friend and Jose's made a fan for life! Ay, que rico..."
- Alice S.
Wedding Reception
in Irvington, NY
on 04/29/2012
"Jose and his band were extremely professional and talented. He brought a trio for my wedding and truly set the tone for the whole event. They were intuitive and appropriate about music and timing and truly took my small intimate event to another level. Their singing was incredible and their musicianship was impressive. Their sound on the gigmaters samples captured and reflected their live sound accurately. All of the guests keep talking about how talented the band was. Jose was laid back and acommodating, showed up early as promised and really helped make this a very special event. I cannot thank him and his trio enough for really making the day what it was. "
- Amanda H.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Fountainville, PA
on 05/10/2008
"The performance exceeded our expectations. Jose's voice was lovely and the collective band had a great sound. We were asked often by our guest how we found the band and received many comments on their great sound. would recommend Ola Fresca highly to anyone."
- Ruth .
Private Party
in Newark, NJ
on 05/03/2008
"Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca was a pleasure to work with. The group is extremely talented and truly livened up the party! Our guests were thrilled with their fresh, cuban sound.
I look forward to working with Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca in the future.
"
- Eliza C.
Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca’s Response:
"Note-This event entailed not only performing at Nordstroms, but also organizing 7 "Havana Nights" events and bands at East Coast stores as music consultant. I am very proud to have done a highly successfull job. Thank you Eliza, to you and all the kind folks at Nordstrom's. Jose Conde"
Wedding
in Beaufort, NC
on 05/31/2008
"Jose created an atmosphere that made evreyone have fun and dance like lunatics all night long. By the end of the evening evreyone wanted to buy his CD and the bride forced him to sign her cleavage. He is that amazing captivating- a true Talent- you are lucky when you get jose from New york city -to play at your event!!!!!!!"
- Kristin W.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Stamford, CT
on 04/10/2011
"This was a small venue, and important that the music was tailored accordingly, which it was. Very professional, and great music."
- Gareth L.
Celebration
in New York, NY
on 09/30/2009
"Jose Conde and his band were wonderful. The music really set the mood and everyone at the party enjoyed themselves. It was a pleasure to work with Jose - I hope we have the opportunity to again in the future! "
- Shannon G.
Wedding Reception
in West Orange, NJ
on 12/04/2010
"Jose did our wedding Dec 4th 2010 and he was amazing!!! Very friendly, nice group of guys. They sounded amazing all night and kept everyone on the dance floor. We got a lot of compliments on the band. I would absolutely rexommend them to others. Fenomenal!!!"
- Diana M.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in East Setauket, NY
on 08/20/2011
"Jose and his band - Complete Professionals. Jose was very flexible about the start time for the surprise party. Jose and band was well prepared. And the Music was great!. All our friends were asking where did we find them and got Jose's card."
- Leroy S.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Cheshire, CT
on 02/17/2008
- Betzi C.
Private Party
in Bethlehem, PA
on 08/02/2008
"Terrific! Will definately hire him again"
- Susan B.
Birthday Party (Children)
in New York, NY
on 10/20/2012
"This was an incredible addition to my son's first birthday party. I couldn't have asked for more. It was a the perfect combination of kid and adult friendly. Beautiful music from talented performers but done in a manner that actually engaged the children, even ones this small. I actually think their music prevented a ton of meltdowns (we had about 25 babies in attendance). I could not recommend them more and many at our party have asked for their information since."
- Sarah F.
Private Party
in Bay Head, NJ
on 08/04/2012
"We absolutely LOVED this band. They set such a great tone for our party- I felt like I was in a five star south American resort - they swept me away and Jose was an absolute professional - has a LOT of class AND talent and the guys also looked great! Loved the presentation!!!! We were all enchanted and they met and surpassed our expectations."
- Dana K.
Wedding Ceremony
in Roxbury, NY
on 07/21/2012
"Jose Conde y Ola Fresca was amazing! Easy to work with, brilliant artists and amazing showmen!
We cannot wait for another event where we get to see the band perform!"
- Jose Raul R.
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