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LOCATION:
Belleville,
New Jersey
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 1000 miles from Belleville, NJ.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Bloomfield, Newark, North Arlington, Nutley, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Kearny, Lyndhurst, Clifton, Harrison, Montclair, Rutherford, Upper Montclair, Carlstadt, East Rutherford, Orange, Passaic, Verona, Wallington, West Orange, Cedar Grove, Irvington, Secaucus, South Orange, Wood Ridge, Essex Fells, Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights, Jersey City, Little Falls.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Latin Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Classical Duo, Classical Trio, Jazz Band, Jazz Duo, Jazz Trio
GENRE:
Brazilian, Chamber Music, Classical, Cuban, Jazz, Latin, Salsa
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1995
PAY RANGE:
$500-$4000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Tito Puente, Alegre All-Stars, Cachao, Return to Forever, Fort Apache Band, Santana, Los Van-Van, Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, Fania All-Stars, Dizzy Gillespie and Mongo Santamaria, Jose Fajardo, Machito.
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DESCRIPTION:
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.In May of 1999, Los Mas Valientes released its debut self-titled CD on the Laughing Buddha label to wide critical acclaim. Cadence Magazine called it, "a tightly knit band of Latin music professionals...plays the music of Latin America with dedication and a true understanding of its pulse." JazzNow hailed it as, "a tight and engaging ensemble...not a weak spot on the album." Noted Latin music historian and columnist, Max Salazar, listed it as one of the 10 best albums of 1999 (Latin Beat Magazine, December 1999). Their sophomore effort, Gira Caribeña ("Caribbean Journey"), was released in May of 2001 and has received even greater praise; Latin Beat Magazine says, "The production swings, with commendable arrangements…" and Latin Style Magazine raves, "I wish this recording could go on and on, and you will too!" Los Mas Valientes members all have backgrounds and active careers in classical music and jazz, therefor we are also able to provide a variety of classical chamber music ensembles, small jazz combos, and a swing and jump blues group. Please be sure to ask about other possibilities!
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Anna Milat-Meyer - bass
Rick Faulkner - trombone, keyboard, vocal
Debra Kreisberg - saxes, clarinet, vocals
Yasuyo Kimura - congas
Jessica Valiente - flute, vocals, percussion
Renato Thoms - percussion
Victor Rendon - timbales, drum set
Chiemi Nakai - piano/keyboards
SONG LIST:
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
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
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 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 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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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Available On Request
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, May 10, 2008
7:00PM - Washington National Cathedral, "Light to Unite"
Washington, DC
Friday, October 26, 2007
7:00PM - Hostos Community College
Bronx, NY
Thursday, October 04, 2007
11:00AM - The Four Seasons
New York, NY
Saturday, September 15, 2007
7:30PM - Don Pepe Resturant
Newark, NJ
Sunday, September 09, 2007
3:00PM - Queens Public Library Central Branch
Jamaica, NY
Friday, August 24, 2007
12:00PM - 43rd Street and Lexington Avenue - Grand Central Partnership
New York, NY
Saturday, July 21, 2007
9:00PM - Passaic County Fair At Garret Mountain Reservation
West Paterson, NJ
Sunday, June 24, 2007
4:30PM - Highbridge Park - Quisqueya en el Hudson Festival
New York, NY
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
8:00PM - Nuyorican Poets Cafe
New York, NY
Friday, April 27, 2007
5:00PM - Rathskellar, The College Of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
Client Feedback
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
8:00PM - Mars 2112
New York City, NY
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Please note, in addition to Belleville, Los Mas Valientes also serves the surrounding towns of Bloomfield, Newark, North Arlington, Nutley, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Kearny, Lyndhurst, Clifton, Harrison, Montclair, Rutherford, Upper Montclair, Carlstadt, East Rutherford, Orange, Passaic, Verona, Wallington, West Orange, Cedar Grove, Irvington, Secaucus, South Orange, Wood Ridge, Essex Fells, Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights, Jersey City, Little Falls and many other locations in and around the Belleville area.
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