On November 6, 2010 the exciting and different New York Gypsy All Stars created 3 videos at congahead.com studio featuring a United Nations of musicians. Tamer Pinarbasi, kanun (Turkey); Ismail “Smajko” Lumanovski (Macedonia), clarinet; Engin Gunaydin (Turkey), drums; Panagiotis Andreou (Greece), bass; Jason Lindner (US), keyboard and Sebastian Nikoll (Germany), conga
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Raphael Cruz Quintet in Montvale, NJ
On October 17, 2010 percussionist, Raphael Cruz brought his Latin jazz quintet to congahead.com studio in Montvale, NJ to record two tunes.
Little Johnny Rivero’s Heat Wave and Lula Valdivia
On October 10, 2010 Little Johnny Rivero brought his Latin jazz band, Heat Wave to the congahead.com studio. Accompanying Johnny were Hector Davila, Luques Curtis, Louis Fouché, Anibal Martinez and David Silliman. An added attraction for this wonderful Sunday afternoon of great music was the lovely singer from Peru, Lula Valdivia with John Benitez,Yuri Juarez and Hector Morales.
Gilmar Gomes Pandeiro and Voice and Duo with JC Maillard
Jason Lindner and Now vs Now
Jason Lindner brought his trio (augmented on one tune with the addition of percussionist, Gilmar Gomes) to the congahead.com studio to record 3 tunes.
Ernesto Simpson Trio. September 12, 2010.
Drummer Ernesto Simpson along with conguero, Samuel Torres and piano player and composer, Manuel Valera performed a song for congahead.com in Montvale, NJ
Victor Jones Trio
Victor Jones brought his trio consisting of Victor on drums, Alex Blake on bass and Gerard D’Angelo on keyboard.
Kevin Nathaniel Shekere Solos
Percussionist, Kevin Nathaniel brought his unique brand of shekere playing to the congahead.com studio to showcase both the Morty Sanders shekere and the new, LP fiberglass shekere.
Conrad Herwig
Trombone great, Conrad Herwig known for his work in Salsa with Eddie Palmieri and with the Frank Sinatra, Jr. orchestra. He is an Associate Professor at Rutgers University and has recently joined the staff of Juliard School of Music
Duni Barretto Pozo and Miguel Escurola Espineta Percussion
While on tour with Pupy from Cuba these percusssionists took time to visit the congahead.com studio in Montvale, NJ for a jam and photo session.
Marshall Gilkes Trio
Trombonist, Marshall Gilkes while on a break from his work with the WDR Radio Orchestra of Cologne, Germany visited congahead.com’s studio to record his composition, Slashes.
Juancho Herrera Quartet
Venezuelan vocalist, guitarist and composer Juancho Herrera brought his exciting quartet to the congahead.com studio in Montvale, NJ for the creation of 2 HD videos.
