Sammy Figueroa

SAMMY FIGUEROA & HIS LATIN JAZZ EXPLOSION
This twice-Grammy-nominated sextet reflects the highest level of excitement and artistry in Latin jazz today.  Led by percussion legend Sammy Figueroa and accompanied by masters such as pianist Tal Cohen and saxophonist Felipe Lamoglia, this band has thrilled audiences throughout the world with their combination of whirlwind virtuosity and poetic beauty. Sometimes called the “Latin Yellowjackets,” Sammy Figueroa and the Latin Jazz Explosion offer a mixture of music ranging from original compositions to classics by Cedar Walton, Hubert Laws, and Mongo Santamaria.