Just three percussion instruments – the conga, bongos and timbales – transform a big band into a Latin ensemble full of upbeat melodies and unexpected rhythms. Read more...
Photo: The LatinJazz Big Band features a variety of standard big band instruments, such as the trumpet and trombone. However, LatinJazz Big Band differentiates itself from other jazz ensembles through its use of Latin percussion instruments. The ensemble practices Latin jazz, whose roots can be traced back Afro-Cuban music. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
