TUMBAO BAVO

Winner of three Detroit Music Awards, Tumbao Bravo is an exciting Latin Jazz combo from Ann Arbor, Mi formed in 2004, performing the authentic rhythms of Cuba (mambo, cha cha, rumba, bolero) with rich, original jazz harmonics.  Led by saxophonist/flutist/percussionist/composer Paul Vornhagen, their instrumentation also includes trumpet, congas, timbales, keyboard and electric bass.  Expect the highest level of musicianship and professionalism on stage as these top notch players deliver fiery and tight arrangements of their own compositions.  Great for dancing with melodic songs and sizzling solos.  Their five PKO Records releases have been featured on all the top NPR latin jazz programs as well as sound tracks for feature length films.  Tumbao Bravo as performed in jazz clubs and music festivals throughout Michigan as well as Toledo, Chicago and San Francisco.  LATIN JAZZ CORNER has this to say about the band–“Each band member brings a high level of comfort and experience with Afro-Cuban music. A colorful and exciting repertoire. Grooves that are supportive, fiery and strongly rooted in tradition.”