La Excelencia
La Excelencia is an eleven piece salsa dura band from New York City founded by percussionists Julian Silva and Jose Vazquez-Cofresi.[1] During the span of seven years, La Excelencia recorded and released three albums and toured extensively in the United States and abroad. The group disbanded in 2012, with Vazquez-Confresi and some of the membership reforming as Orquesta SCC. According to an undated statement on their official website, the group is "currently working on a new album under the direction and leadership of Silva."[2] On December 6, 2019, La Excelencia released Salsa Na'Ma, the first single from the band since 2012.
La Excelencia | |
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| Origin | New York City |
| Genres | Latin/salsa |
| Years active | 2005–2012, 2018–present |
| Labels | Cali York Records |
| Website | www.laexcelencia.net |
Current members
- Julian Silva - Owner/Producer/Composer/Arranger/Timbales (2005-2012, 2018–present)
- Luis Arona - Bass (2005-2006, 2018–present)
- Ronald Prokopez - Trombone (2005-2012, 2018–present)
- Mike Engstrom - Trombone (2010-2012, 2018–present)
- Willie Rodriguez - Piano (2005-2012, 2018–present)
- Jonathan Powell - Trumpet (2007-2012, 2018–present)
- Gilberto Velazquez - Vocals (2008-2010, 2018–present)
- Jonathan Gomez - Congas (2019)
- Nestor Villar - Bongos/Cowbell (2011-2012, 2018–present)
Former Members
- Jose Vazquez-Cofresi - Former co-owner/Composer/Congas (2005-2012)
- Jack Davis - Trombone (2005-2008)
- Charles Dilone - Bongos /Cowbell (2005-2012)
- Sam Hoyt - Trumpet (2005-2008)
- Rene Leslie - Vocals (2005-2006)
- Hector Luis Pagan - Vocals (2005-2006)
- Edwin Perez - Composer/Vocals (2005-2012)
- Jorge Bringas - Bass (2007-2012)
- Miki Hirose - Trumpet (2007-2012)
- Tokunori Kajiwara – Arranger/Trombone (2007-2012)
- Junior Beltran - Background Vocals (2010-2012)
- Yuniel Jimenez - Tres/Background Vocals (2010-2012)
Discography
- Salsa Con Conciencia (2006)
- Mi Tumbao Social (2009)
- Ecos Del Barrio (2012)
- Machete (2020)
Single
- Salsa Na'Ma (2019)
References
- Rohter, Larry (14 July 2010). "La Excelencia, Salsa With Social Commentary - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- "La Excelencia". Retrieved 25 October 2018.
External links
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