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Orquesta Rumba Con Son will bring the “full Latin band sound” to Maxine’s 2 this Friday, August 8th, 2008.
Expect an energetic show that combines classic salsa from the 1970s and 1980s, sung by a front man whose voice has a hint of Domingo Quiñones, Oscar D’Leon, and Hector Lavoe.
The band traces its roots back to Rutgers University where music director Jose Abreu majored in music theory. Abreu, who also studied classical piano, spent the 1990s playing with several bands, including his own. In 2006, he took over “The Rutgers Salsa Band” (founded by Rutgers Professor Dr. Nanette de Jong to give students an opportunity to learn about and perform salsa music), and changed the name to Rumba Con Son. “Although there is only one musician left in Rumba con Son from the musicians I took over from the Rutgers salsa band, it was the combination of the Rutgers salsa band and my band mates from the mid 90s that ultimately resulted in Rumba con Son,” said Abreu.
Lead Singer Moises “El Salsero” Torres joined the band in 2007. Like many artists, Torres found his calling in church. His earliest performances were as a member of the youth band at St. Mary’s Cathedral when he was 12. “I was the kid with the maracas,” he said. The band has performed at numerous festivals and events throughout the state, but for Torres, nothing beats playing for the home crowd. “Trenton is my hometown no matter where I go. This is where the foundation of singing salsa was constructed for me. Without my friends and family (here), I would have never been able to get as far as I have. I was born and raised in Trenton and I am proud of that,” said Torres.
Rumba Con Son will perform from 6-9 PM this Friday, August 8 at Maxine’s 2, 120 S. Warren St, as part of the Trenton2Nite festivities. The show is FREE and open to all ages. For a complete listing of Trenton2Nite events, click on the events calendar above.
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