Orquesta Universal

• Richard Vitale -
• and Orchestra -

Orquesta Universal is an eleven-piece salsa band (or as small as a 5 piece Cuban band) that plays mambo and cha cha songs that thousands of people have danced and listened to. Formed in 2004, already, they have performed at the Central Park Conservatory, Saint Joseph's College in LI, for Teatro Si at the Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick NJ, and the NY Botanical Gardens for Fiesta de Flores and Caribbean Nights. Their first CD has just been released in 2005.

Formed by Richard Vitale, this orchestra performs songs dedicated to dancers of salsa and Latin/jazz enthusiasts alike! Equally comfortable as a seven piece Cuban band or 11 piece salsa orquesta!

Dancers or Dance Instructors are available upon request: See the "Richie Vitale y Orquesta Universal" and "Rumba" movie clips at the top of "Audio Video Samples" on the right above.)

(For Swing Band example, go to "(SwingBand)StairwaytotheStars" near the bottom of "Audio Video Samples" on the right above.)

• Fuego A La Jicotea - Rosendo Ruiz Q. Jr.
• Ahora Si - Marcelino Guerra
• Evidence - Thelonius Monk
• Cubano Cha Cha - R. Vitale and C. Konig
• Capullito de Aleli - (7 piece Cuban Band)
• Maria Cervantes - (7 piece Cuban Band)
• Pueblo Nuevo - (7 piece Cuban Band)
• Night in Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie
• Agua De Clavelito - Miguel A. Pozo
• La Sopa En Botella - Senen Suarez
• El Manicero - The Peanut Vendor
• Guantanamera

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Rich and his crew were very talented , professional, and responsible and pleasant. Loved the music and the company!!! -- Chet R, West Hartford, CT, 8/31/2008