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October 23, 2020

Watch new Manuel Valera video featuring Sofia Rei

The song features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by trombonist Matt McDonald and alto saxophonist Michael Thomas.


October 13, 2020

Latin Jazz Network premieres new Manuel Valera video

"Tiene El Leopardo Un Abrigo / Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca" featuring vocalist Sofia Rei.


September 15, 2020

Step Tempest reviews Manuel Valera’s ‘José Martí En Nueva York’

Richard Kamins calls the album, “Truly a delightful listening experience."


September 9, 2020

Downbeat gives Manuel Valera’s ‘José Martí En Nueva York’ four stars!

Reviewer Carlo Wolff calls the album, "a joy to hear."


August 28, 2020

Manuel Valera’s José Martí En Nueva York available now

The album features a seven part suite of music based on the poetry of famed Cuban writer José Martí set for two wonderful vocalists, Sofia Rei and Camila Meza, along with a stellar band of New York improvisers who bring Valera's vision to life.


August 26, 2020

TIDAL features third single from Manuel Valera’s José Martí en Nueva York

Listen to “Odio La Mascara Y El Vicio,” on the Afro-Cuban Icons and All-Stars playlist.


August 20, 2020

Third single from Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band available now

This track features vocalist Camila Meza, saxophonist Roman Filiu, and trombonist Andy Clausen.


August 20, 2020

Playlists feature Manuel Valera’s second single

"Si Quiere Que De Este Mundo," is being featured on playlists by Spotify, Amazon Music, and TIDAL.


August 7, 2020

Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band 2nd single out today

This track features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by Manuel Valera, Michael Rodriguez, Andrew Gutauskas, and Jimmy Macbride.


July 30, 2020

Manuel Valera on his new album, ‘José Martí en Nueva York’

Manuel provides some insights into how his new big band record came to be.


July 21, 2020

Watch the trailer video for Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express Big Band

The album features a seven part suite of music based on the poetry of famed Cuban writer José Martí set for two wonderful vocalists, Sofia Rei and Camila Meza.


July 10, 2020

New release: Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express Big Band

This big band debut features new Valera compositions inspired by famed Cuban writer José Martí.


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8 May

Composer and conductor David Sanford talked about what sparked his interest in writing for big bands and The Bob Newhart theme song when he stopped by A Noise from the Deep with Dave Douglas a few years ago.

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5 May

It's been just over a week since the release of Michael Sarian's 'Esquina'! Alfredo Silletta from info135 writes, “Sarian once again demonstrates his passion for exploring new soundscapes...consolidating his identity alongside a solid and creative group.”

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2 May

We're loving the passionate response to 'Moving Parts' by Kaisa's Machine! Here are some of our favorite quotes from recent reviews by Modern Drummer, Making a Scene, and All About Jazz.

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