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Sammy Figueroa & His
Latin Jazz Explosion
It is rare for a successful, professional musician to make
the
transition from sideman to leader of his own band in what some might
term “the middle years”. Even more unlikely is that both of this
leader’s first two albums are each honored with Grammy Nominations.
But since Sammy Figueroa became a leader in his own right the role has
fit him comfortably, as if that was always his destiny. Sammy Figueroa
is currently considered to be the most likely candidate to inherit the
mantles of Mongo Santamaria and Ray Barretto as one of the world’s
greatest congueros. When Sammy plays percussion he tells a story,
taking the listener on a journey.
As leader of The Latin Jazz Explosion, he empowers his players and has
created an ensemble that is astounding in its musical excitement.
Sammy’s famed sense of humor, ebullient personality, and
open-heartedness are famous within the music industry and have further
empowered him in his connection with musicians and audiences alike.
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> Sammy
Figueroa Bio (pdf)
>
Grammy
Nomination
Announcement (pdf)
> Sammy
Figueroa Discography (pdf)
>
Sammy
Figueroa
with The Mambo Kings - Miami Herald (pdf)
>
Review
JazzTimes
"The Magician" (pdf)
>
Review
JazzTimes
"...and Sammy Walked In" (pdf)
>
Review
All
Music "The Magician" (pdf)
>
Review
All
Music "...and Sammy Walked In" (pdf)
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Video
 Promotional video
"...and Sammy Walked In"
Sammy
Figueroa
Live
Audio Samples
 "and_Sammy_Walked_In"
from
"and_Sammy_Walked_In"
(mp3)
"Mambo_Influenciado"_from_"and_Sammy_Walked_In"
(mp3)
"The_Three_Marias"_from_The_Magician
(mp3)
"Seven_Steps_to_Heaven"_from_The_Magician
(mp3)
Artist
Website
www.sammyfigueroa.com
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