The SH Latin Band performs an infectious blend of salsa and Latin jazz that has the audiences smiling and dancing. The band has been around for over 25 years with lots of prominent performances. This Latin Band mixes together infectious Latin rhythms with jazz improvising, vocals in both Spanish and English, recognizable standards and strong soloing from players. They play salsa, cumbia, charanga, merengue, bachata, bolero, cha cha cha and Latin jazz. The result is music that inspires dancers yet also rewards a close listen.
The violinist’s main focus works great with the latin sound. A crowd pleaser with its rhythmic energy and drive, the SH Latin Band has performed before hundreds of thousands of people through the years. They appeal to a wide and enthusiastic audience with their mixture of famous and traditional Salsa numbers and a wide variety of popular Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata, Bolero & Latin-style interpretations of American jazz standards. Their solos are compelling, and the dance floor is always packed.
Sample Song List:
SALSA in English – Vehicle, Beautiful Maria of My Soul, With Each Beat of My Heart, I Want To Love You
CUMBIA – Escandalo, La Vida Es Un Carnaval, Baila Esta Cumbia, La Negra Tomasa, Nunca Es Suficiente, La Canoa Rancha, Amor de Mis Amores, Juana La Cubana, La Pollera Colora, Rosa Maria, El Negro Jose, A Mover La Colita, Caballo Viejo, Que Nadie Sepa Mi Sufrir, Mentirosa
MERENGUE – Suavemente, Siento, Caña Brava, Compadre Pedro Juan, Abusadora, No La Dejare, Blues Con Fuego, Visa Para Un Sueño
CHARANGA – Vamonos P’al Monte, Cachita, Son De La Loma, No Te Metas Conmigo, La Bamba, Pare Cochero, Calletana, La Botija, Elegua, Kikiriki, No Me Voy A Disgustar, Mañana, Yo No Camino Mas
CHA CHA CHA in Spanish – Quien Sera/Sway, Guantanamera, Es Muy Tarde, Cuban Pete, Decidite, Piel Canela, Oye Como Va, Evil Ways, China
CHA CHA CHA in English – Let’s Never Stop Falling in Love, Beyond the Sea, Frank Sinatra Cha Cha Cha, Sway
BOLERO – Sabor A Mi, Como Fue, Besame Mucho, Delirio, La Pregunta, Amada Mia, Contigo Aprendi, Adoro, Solamente Una Vez, Mucho Corazon, Somos Novios, Alma Con Alma, Total, Bella Maria De Mi Alma, La Montaña, Aunque Me Cueste La Vida, Todo Me Gusta De Ti, En La Orilla Del Mar
BACHATA – Bachata Rosa, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Burbujas de Amor, Stand By Me
BRAZILIAN SAMBA – Chega de Saudad, Mas Que Nada, Samba de Orly, The Coffee Song, One Note Samba, Brazil, Summer Samba, Favela, Begin the Beguine, Aquelas Toidas Coisas
BRAZILIAN BOSSA NOVA – Girl From Ipanema, Wave, Corcovado, Triste, Watch What Happens, How Insensitive, O Grande Amor, Someone to Light Up My Life, Meditation, Black Orpheus, Once I Loved, Ceora, Pensativa, A Felicidad
TANGO – El Toreador, Petite Fleur, La Cumparsita
LATIN JAZZ MAMBO – Sabor, Mambo Inn, Manteca, Bernie’s Tune, Las Calles de Chicago, Pent Up House, Old Devil Moon, Autumn Leaves, Si No Contigo, I Want To Know, Maria Cervantez, You Name It, Circles, Solo Flight, Back Talk, If Only, Black Nile, Adelante, Open All Night, Alibi
LATIN JAZZ CHA CHA – Nature Boy, Calzada Del Cerro, Es La Verdad, Song for My Father, It’s Just Talk, Skydive, Azucar, Morning, Shiny Stockings