The Armando Rodriguez / Victor Rendon Latin Jazz Orchestra is a powerful horn band backed by a driving Latin percussion section. The music is a blend of Afro-Cuban and American Jazz. It follows the path set forth by such Latin jazz masters as Mario Bauza, Machito, Tito Puente, and Mongo Santamaria. The arrangements, all written and orchestrated by the co-leaders, offer a variety of rhythms and tempos such the cha cha cha, bolero, songo, danzon, mambo, rumba, and the sacred rhythms of the bata drums. Originally released in 1993, Juarez is a music that moves the spirit, stirs the soul, and makes the listener want to dance. Quotes: “…an excellent CD…..” Latin Beat Magazine “…this excellent group has established its credentials as one of the best new bands in the exploding Hispanic jazz field”. Hispanic Magazine “…4 Stars…” Downbeat Magazine Personnel: Armando Rodriguez – trumpet, flugelhorn Victor Rendon – drums, timbales, gua gua, okonkolo Jim Seeley – trumpet John Walsh – trumpet Peter Brainin – Tenor sax Pablo Calogero – baritone sax Mike Sims – baritone sax Mauricio Smith – flute Arturo O’Farrill – acoustic piano Bernie Minoso – bass Louis Bauzo – congas, quinto, cajon, iya Johnny Almendra – bongos, guiro, clave Greg Askew – itotele, cajon