Search - Willie Martinez La Familia Sextet :: After Winter, Spring

After Winter, Spring is drummer, percussionist and vocalist Willie Martinez's long awaited follow-up to Family, the well received 2006 debut recording of his original Latin Jazz ensemble La Familia Sextet. The group features Willie's original compositions and arrangements, as well as those of the members of La Familia, all top notch composers in their own right, along with new interpretations of a few familiar themes from the past. Willie Martinez and his La Familia Sextet stand upon the shoulders of Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Jerry Gonzalez's Fort Apache, and Hilton Ruíz to present a set of music that represents the very best in real New York style Latin jazz. Join them as they take the listener on a musical journey to explore a style of music that continues to thrive and flourish on the streets of the Big Apple, from Alphabet City to East Harlem. After Winter, Spring finds the original members of La Familia reassembled and joined by new member Cristián Rivera, one of the hottest young percussionists on the New York scene today. Enjoy this new offering from one of the tightest and swiningest bands in town!