Jazz Articles about Mambo Kings

Mambo Kings: Live!

by Michael P. Gladstone
May 14, 2006

The Mambo Kings' 2004 debut recording, Marinera, was a good example of solid Latin jazz. The group, which was founded in 1997 in Rochester, New York, returns two years later with the same lineup: Richard Delaney, piano; John Viavattine, tenor and soprano sax, flute; John Viavattine,Jr. electric bass; Freddy Colon, drums, timbales; David Antonetti, congas; and Bob Stata, acoustic bass.

This live recording features the Mambo Kings at the Hochstein Performance Hall in Rochester in June 2005. You've ...

Mambo Kings: Marinera

by Michael P. Gladstone
February 18, 2004

For a group consisting of five Rochester, New York musicians without any apparent marketability going for them, this Latin jazz combo really nails the genre. Founded in 1997 and appearing at first with the Rochester Philharmonic and fusion/smooth jazz keyboardist Jeff Tyzik, this is Mambo Kings' debut recording. The eight tunes are a good mix of standards, compositions of Mongo Santamaria, Michel Camilo, Luis Bonfa and three originals by pianist/arranger Richard Delaney. Three members of the group have Latin jazz ...