Basic Information
Members: bass-doug Long,sax/flute-Kris Jensen, Trumpet-William Fluker, Trombone/keyboard/dir.of band-Ray Santiago, Congas-Tong Gonzalez, Bongos-Tony Santiago, Drums/timb
La Orquesta Espada
Hartford, CT
Latin / Latin Jazz / Salsa
Bio
La Orquesta Espada considered by many to be the top Salsa/Jazz band to come out of CT region. The full orchestra is comprised of 11 members, which utilizes a wide range of original Salsa & Brazilian rhythms to create a spicy brand of music. Espada has headlined many festivals and have performed and opened for such greats as Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Claudio Roditi, Roy Ayers, and others. The band was formed in 1982 by Ray Santiago,William Fluker,Doug Long, and Ivan Santiago. Espada has re...
Past Shows
Sat, May 8, 2010
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: 21+
Hartford, CT
Sat, Mar 20, 2010
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: 21+
Hartford, CT
Sat, Feb 20, 2010
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: 21+
Hartford, CT
Artist Stats
Fans: 26
Song Plays: 310
Visits: 1,679
Widget Hits: 4
Status
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La Orquesta Espada plays latin/brazilianjazz,salsa fused with a bit of funk. This band is on the verge of making history with their style of music. Grab your seats and pull up and catch this band when
Blog
la Orquesta Espada
Mar 13, 2010 at 12:24 PM
come check us out on March 20th at Barca's in Hartford,CT 1429 Park Street on the corner of Bartholomew Ave doors open at 7 pm show starts at 8 pm til 10 pm , after party at 10:30 with Ct's own radio station La Mega....
