Jazz Articles about Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz

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Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz: 20th Anniversary

by Woodrow Wilkins
November 23, 2010

A collector's edition is only as good as the source material. In the case of Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz, the source is an eclectic representation of their work. Brun, a native of the Bronx born to Puerto Rican parents, plays congas and a variety of other percussion instruments. His career includes an international tour with the U.S. Air Force band, Tops in Blue, and work with Maynard Ferguson, Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. He formed the ...