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Led by Cuban trumpeter, arranger and composer Michel Padron, the project brings together a 12-piece orchestra to revive and reimagine the golden era of Afro- Cuban jazz. Drawing on the legacy of and , alongside figures such as and , the orchestra blends historic repertoire with bold new original compositions.

In the States, it was who was influential in bringing Cuban musicians into America where their infectious, rhythmic, danceable sounds; soon regularly topped the US charts, reflected in the dance scene in New York at the famous Palladium Ballroom.

This launch marks the beginning of a long-term artistic project, for authentic Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz in the city. With a history of critically acclaimed live concerts and the musical partnership of Padron and pianist at its core, the project positions Bristol as a growing centre for the real sound of Afro-Cuban jazz.