Toronto keyboardist and now composer MySpace - Glenda Del Monte launched her first CD with her orchestra Q Ban Mixology Thursday 23 September at Mod Club.
A true family affair, the concert featured three generations of Glenda's family - both grandfathers with on vocals and the other on trumpet, her father working the drum kit and her mother on vocals.
The whole orchestra - including five bass players:
Mireya Escalante; Mario del Monte Jr; Mario del Monte Sr; Beny Escalante; Juan Pablo Dominguez
Elmer Ferrer; Pablosky Rosales; Roberto Riveron; Odalys Cuesta; Yoser Rodriguez; Omar Martinez; Miguelito Valdes; Yaure Muniz; Alexander Brown; Yordanis O'Reilly; Reimundo Sosa; Jalidan Ruiz; Yosvani Castaneda; Imarbys Canete; Amhed Mitchel; Jorge Maza; Sharon Lee; Judith Manger; Rafael Kuerti; Elijah Walsh - Funkhero.
Q-ban Mixology” evolved from Glenda’s trademark, positive and inspiring lyrics and melodies for all ages, pop-soul hooks and funk-jazz influenced arrangements defy generally held notions of what Cuban music is and defines her truly unique, genuine and her real sound.
Glenda's music reflects what she is: A strong academic trained musician transcending frontiers and a role model for future generations. Influences include classical piano to Cuban folklore to hip-hop, R&B and jazz.
Email for CD or upcoming gigs latinstreet@rogers.com.
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