​Guest Trumpet: Nick Walters
In the run up to this Sunday's Diáspora 12-piece, we're delighted to announce Nick Walters will be jumping in for the Fiesta Latina set at the beginning of the evening!
Originally from Kent, and graduate of the Trinity Laban College of Music, London, Nick's extensive accolades include Riot Jazz, Paradox Ensemble, Skamel and Beats & Pieces Big Band to name just a few. .. An incredibly melodic and engaging improviser whose playing can be heard on the Fiesta Latina demo (http://www.fiesta-latina.co.uk/listen.html), Nick recently spent three months living in Ghana composing and recording.
Click below link to hear an excerpt of Nick's cameo appearance on the recent Fiesta Latina demo recording and don't miss his appearance on Sunday's A celebration of Cuban music at The Jazz Cafe opening set 7:30pm.
http://www.fiesta-latina.co.uk/listen.html

"I saw the band when we arrived back to the church, music sounded great and the duo looked professional and happy to be there. Everyone enjoyed their performance and we would definitely book the band again if we were lucky enough to have a large event in future.
Thanks so much for all your help and please do pass on my thanks and appreciation to the band. It was great to have them at our wedding!" Suzanna, Yeovil, Somerset, July 2016 ☆☆☆☆☆
Catch Fiesta Latina supporting Diáspora in A celebration of Cuban music at London's The Jazz Cafe on 30th October, 7:30pm.

LAST CHANCE TO WIN TWO TICKETS TO SEE DIÁSPORA + FIESTA LATINA @ THE JAZZ CAFÉ
We’re giving away a double pass to see Diáspora + Fiesta Latina @ The Jazz Cafe on Sunday 04 September.

The competition closes today at 5PM so enter now and go in the draw to win!

To enter click here:
http://latindancecalendar.com/you-have-entered-the-jazz-cafe-competition/ ​

An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe.
19:00 - Doors
19:30 - Fiesta Latina
20:35 - Diáspora

Rea Qunta - Lead Vocals
Antonio Rubet - Lead Vocals
Pablo Raya - Guest Vocals
Alexandra Soto - Backing Vocals
Rory Duffy - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals
Will Barry - Piano
Will McGee - Bass
Dave Simpson - Kit, Timbales
Harry Hincapie - Congas
Lilli Elina - Percussion, Backing Vocals
Oliver Syrus - Tenor Saxophone
George Wrench - Trombone
Rocco Brunori - Trumpet

"We would like to say a big thank you to our wedding band Fiesta Latina for providing great music and create a lovely atmosphere on our wedding. They were enthusiastic and talented and we got very positive feedback from our guests. We had a magical wedding and Fiesta Latina has a part of making it such a happy unforgettable event not only for us but for our guests as well. Thank you again!" Agnes & Thomas, Oxfordshire, July 2016

Alexandra Soto is a Spanish lead / backing vocalist and composer. Raised in a family of musicians and singers, she has been trained from a very early age to play piano, cello and guitar.

She is active member at gospel choir Enclavegospel and also announced to be in the top 7 finalists at the competition of new musical talents organised by the National Radio of Spain under the label of Sony Music, Madrid, 2013.

Outside Fiesta Latina, Alexandra is lead vocalist at Riamba and working through different music projects playing repertoires of Spanish and Latin American music, Cuban son, Bossa Nova, and danceable Latin hits, performing in London venues such as Bolivar Hall, KOKO, Coya , Cubana, Tia Maria, Bar Gansa, Centro Galego of London and also weddings and private events.

Now she is producing her first album with the producer and guitarrist Ignacio Lusardi. Alexandra is really happy to be working as lead vocalist in Fiesta Latina and backing vocalist in Diáspora.

"Please thank Rory and his team, they were fantastic and really made our event. Also thank him for his kind words, it meant a lot that they enjoyed their time performing here at Essex. We will look forward to using them again in the future. Fiesta Latina were fantastic and went down a storm. We would not hesitate to use them again in the future. They were very friendly and professional. Thank you for attending our event. Kind regards, Fay." ☆☆☆☆☆ University of Essex

"Please thank the band for attending this weekend. They arrived promptly and were very professional." Chilli Festival, Frosts Garden Centre, Woburn Sands

"What can I say? The band were incredible! We loved them and we have not stopped talking about them since. So talented and they added the 'cherry on the top' of a wonderful birthday celebration! Could you please pass on my sincere thanks to Rory for being so lovely to deal with and to the rest of the band who were so gracious and clearly love what they do! Many Many thanks." Mandy, Staines (Surrey)