John Benitez at the congahead studio

Legendary bassist, John Benitez with a powerhouse band at the congahead.com studio, performing his original compositions: Rumba, Purpose, Bomba Lírica and Pureza. The group consisted of his son, Francis on drums; Will Vinson, sax; Manuel Valera, keyboard; Tom Guarna, guitar and Obanilú Allende, percussion.

Ernesto Simpson All-Star Band and Yosvany Terry by Martin Cohen

“On October 18, 2009 renowned drummer, Ernesto Simpson brought an all-star band to my home on to perform a composition of his and Manuel Valera’s. With him for this date were Samuel Torres, conga; Yosvany Terry, soprano sax; Osmany Paredes, keyboard and Yunior Terry, bass.” Martin Cohen

“In addition to being one of the most renown saxophone players, Yosvany Terry is considered one of the virtuoso shekere players. Listen to two solos of this master as performed on October 22, 2009 at Harlem Stage in New York City.” Martin Cohen

*videos posted with permission from Martin Cohen