Cubop City Big Band presents the ultimate Latin big-band journey: Machito to Moré to Tito Puente

Join the 20-piece powerhouse of Latin jazz, the Cubop City Big Band under band-leader Lucas van Merwijk, for El Gran Concierto, a sweeping celebration of Afro-Cuban mambo, big-band Latin jazz and salsa. From Machito’s classic El As de la Rumba to a breath-taking Moré medley, and a Latin infused take on Earth Wind & Fire’s Sing a Song, this concert captures the vibrant energy and heritage of Latin big band music.

Featuring full horns, percussion section, two dynamic vocalists, and a set list drawn from the band’s landmark albums, this live registration at Rotterdam’s iconic Lantaren Venster is a highlight in the band’s extensive international journey. Don’t miss the spectacle, the dancers, the rhythm, and the legacy that bridges Havana, New York and Europe.

A large jazz band dressed in formal attire stands together in front of a tall building. Bold yellow and white text above reads: “Lucas van Merwijk & his Cubop City Big Band”.

Set list

1. El As de la Rumba (Comp: Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo) - from the album The Machito Project

2. La Cartera (A. Rodríguez) - from the Cubop City Big Band Album Arsenio

3. Mata Siguaraya (Lino Frías) - from the Cubop City Big Band Album Moré & More

4. Ran Can Can (Tito Punte) - from the Cubop City Big Band Album Tribute to Tito Puente

5. Que Sensación (Omar Hernández) - from the Cubop City Big Band Album Que Sensación!

6. Mulata Rumbera (Alejandro Rodríguez) - from the Cubop City Big Band Album Que Sensación!

7. A Puerto Padre (Emiliano Salvador) - from the Cubop City Big Band Album Que Sensación!

8. Alma Llanera (Pedro Elías Gutiérrez) - from the Cubop City Big Band Album Latin Vocal Explosion

9. Sing a Song (Maurice White, Al McKay) - from the Cubop City Big Band Album EWF Latino

10. Moré Medley (Beny Moré) - from the Cubop City Big Band Album Moré & More

A large jazz big band performs on stage with multiple musicians playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, backed by a projected sign reading “& his Cubop Lucas van Merwijk City Big Band.”.

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