OMAR PUENTE
latin jazz contemporary jazz post-bop
Influences: Tito Puente, Wynton Marsalis
Cuban violinist Omar Puente brings virtuosic technique and fiery energy to a jazz set that draws from his roots in traditional Cuban music, classical training, and decades of experience across multiple continents. His arrangements are rich with colour and originality, touching on African, Cuban and European influences in equal measure. A musician who has earned the respect of peers like Nigel Kennedy and Wynton Marsalis, Puente conducts his trio with the precision and generosity of a true bandleader.
Personnel:
Omar Puente (violin)
Gwyn Jay Allen (unknown)