Timbeko

Thu, Jul 27

A band formed by Cuban singer, songwriter and A band Formed by Cuban singer, songwriter and percussionist Mario “Mayito” Salomon. Timbeko features: Carlitos Medrano (congas and percussion), Ayla Davila (Bass), David Lechuga (Guitar), Jason Moen (Piano), Mario “Mayombe’ Cruz (vocals/sax), and Jordan Wilson (vocals/guitar). They made their debut on the streets of Oakland at the 2018 Temescal Street Fair. Timbeko incorporates elements of R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Funk into the sounds of popular Cuban Salsa, also known as Timba. They have performed in multiple festivals: Oaktaberfest, Hayward Latin Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Fest, San Francisco Carnaval, and best clubs in the Bay Area such as Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco, Freight & Salvage, The New Parish, also performed a live set for “Con Sabor” on KPFA Radio. Considered the Bay Area’s hottest latin bands, on one of their shows they featured musicians from Los Van Van, Grammy Award Winners and one of the best bands from Cuba. On their single “Nadie sabe nada/Se coge pa’ eso”, they feature Yordys Larrazabal, lead singer of Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor, another top Cuban salsa band. Recently Timbeko released a new single “Sola te quedaste” song that is having great acceptance into the Salsa/Timba community in a lot of places around the world. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue