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Mambo Tropical Salsa Band from San Jose, CA

Will travel up to 3000 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 11 Reviews
  • 25 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2006
  • 2 Awards & Badges
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $1,700 per event

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Mambo Tropical, is a non-stop journey through some of the hottest contemporary and classic Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Reggaeton sounds of our time. Steeped in the rich Afro-Cuban music traditions and led by the vocals of Diana Rivera, this collection is sure to be a favorite of Latin music fans everywhere. The band can perform to a wide range of requirements from a small, quiet combo to a swingin' full-on 12-piece powerhouse. We are currently working on a new music video "Mi Suegra" which we plan to have on Gigmasters soon as well as a new CD so please stay tuned.. Mambo Tropical features Vocalists Diana Rivera and Ric Feliciano. The Rhythm Section includes Joaquin Pla on Timbales, Oscar "Papo" Martinez on Congas,Shane Cantanho on Piano, Jim Polizzi on Bass, and various other percussionist of the San Francisco Bay Area. Diana "Baby D" Rivera, Lead Vocalist and Percussionist, is the baby of the band. Born and raised in Bogota' Colombia, Diana was born with Clave in her heart and has been influenced by all of the classic Cuban and Afro-Colombian sounds; bringing this experience into her music today. Baby D is recognized for her singular vocal style and energy on stage in every performance; making you feel the FUN of Mambo Tropical. Her style focuses on different Latin rhythms like Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue. Baby D's influences are Celia Cruz, Celina Reutilio, La India, Los Van Van de Cuba, and Hector Lavoe. Ric "Mightybone" Feliciano - Lead Singer, Songwriter, Trombonist, Background Vocals, Keyboardist Ric, who is a Puerto Rican from New York City (Nuyorican) is a Singer, Songwriter, Keyboardist & Trombonist. Working for 30 years in music business, Ric has performed with Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Foreigner, Pete Escovedo, John Lee Hooker, Jr. and many others. Ric was an integral part the Grammy nominated album, Phil Driscoll's "Warriors" (Word Records 1994). Ric now lends his astounding musical writing talents as well as his gift with arrangements to Mambo Tropical's upcoming album. Ric's influences are Willie Colon, Jimmy Bosch, Hector Lavoe, and Chino Nunez with the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Marc Anthony, and Horn Bands from the 60's and 70's R&B era. Joaquin Pla - Percussion Born in Barranquilla, Colombia from a musical family consisting of six brothers & two sisters all of which play in different groups. Juaquin has played and recorded with flautist Nester Torres, the Lucho Bermudez Orchestra as well as Grupo Niche. Shane Cantanho - Piano Shane began classical training in the third grade & then began playing jazz in high school & won the outstanding solo award at the Herb Patnoe Jazz Festival. He also has a BA in improvised music from SJSU Jim "Jimbo" Polizzi - Acoustic Bass Jim brings a great classic sound to the foundation of the band with his classic salsa instrument, the "Baby" Bass. "Jimbo's" captivating and pulsating bass patterns and sounds provokes audiences out of their seat and on to dance floors everywhere Mambo Tropical performs. Mambo Tropical has come a long way, and has evolved into their own unique sound. What we have today we would have never had without the influence of our dear sister, Yvette Watts, who left us and the world in 2013. We can all still hear her on our first CD which we recorded in 2004 with Percussionist Pete Escovedo. We can still feel her in our music and occasionally she will whisper to us from heaven. Gone but never forgotten.

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Review by Donna L.

QuinceañeraReviewed on November 21, 2017From Dixon, CA

Mambo Tropical:

Thank you for your feedback, Donna. Please keep us in mind for any future events! Warm Regards, Jim

Review by Jennie S.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on June 18, 2013From Saratoga, CA

We were extremely pleased with the performance of Mambo Tropical. A full size band was not a good fit for our party, or budget, so it worked out very well that Mambo Tropical was able to scale down to fit both. And they were the only performers who offered to work with us. After experiencing Mambo Tropical with only a couple of musicians/singers, I can only imagine how great they sound with all twelve members. Jim, Orlando, and Teresa did a wonderful job performing and they seemed as happy to be there as we were to have them. They made my birthday celebration very special, and we received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our guests.

Review by Jeramy F.

CelebrationReviewed on May 9, 2012From Carmel, CA

I was thoroughly impressed with the talent and energy of Mambo Tropical. We will definitely be inviting them back to play again.

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  • Para Que Aprenda | Mambo Tropical
  • Negrita Borenquena | Mambo Tropical
  • Y Saber Que Te Vas | Mambo Tropical
  • Me Acostumbre Tanto a Ti | Mambo Tropical
  • Pa' Gozar (Cha Cha) | Spanish Harlem Orquestra
  • La Canoa Ranchaa | Grupo Niche (Cumbia)
  • Rumba #7 | Original Rumba
  • Idilio | Wille Colon (Salsa)
  • 3 D Mambo | Tito Puente
  • Carnival | Celia Cruz
  • Como Podre Dissimilar | Grupo Niche
  • Piel Morena | Thalia (Cumbia)
  • Cucurucucu Paloma | Celia Cruz (Guaracha)
  • Dos Gardenias Para Ti | Buena Vista Social Club
  • El Cafetal/Sarandonga | Hansel (Reggaeton)
  • Oye Como Va | Tito Puente (Reggaeton Version)
  • Agua Limpia Todo (Mambo) | Tito Puente
  • Una Aventura | Grupo Niche
  • Cherry Pink Apple Blossom White | Various
  • Cuando te Vea | Tito Puente
  • Cogle El Gusto | Original Mambo
  • Mi Tierra | Gloria Estefan
  • Que le Den Candela | Celia Cruz
  • Sabor a Mi | Various (Bolero)
  • La Mucura | Various (Cumbia)
  • Quimbara | Celia Cruz
  • Suavamente | Elvis Crespo (Merengue)
  • Co Co May May | Various
  • La Piragua | Hansel (Cumbia)
  • Soy Antillano | Celia Cruz
  • Bamboleo | Celia Cruz
  • La Receta | Chano Polo
  • Arananara | Chano Polo
  • Contigo En La Distancia | Various (Bolero)
  • Flaut y Timbal | Tito Puente
  • Ran Kan Kan | Tito Puente

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

July 3, 2018 • Private Party
Tue7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Elk Grove, CA
November 18, 2017 • Quinceañera
Sat2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dixon, CA
June 10, 2017 • The Ramp
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM San Francisco, CA
June 7, 2017 • Capitola Twilight Concert on the beach
Wed6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Capitola, CA
June 2, 2017 • The World Famous Turf Club
Fri8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Hayward, CA
January 7, 2017 • Corporate Function
Sat6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fresno, CA
June 29, 2013 • Wedding Reception
Sat6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Davis, CA
June 21, 2013 • Funeral
Fri3:30 PM - 6:30 PM San Francisco, CA
June 1, 2013 • Wedding Reception
Sat8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Carmel, CA
May 25, 2013 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saratoga, CA
November 2, 2012 • Festival
Fri9:30 PM - 11:30 PM Stanford, CA
August 4, 2012 • Wedding
Sat7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Modesto, CA

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