COMBO SABROSO (”tasty” combo) presents soul cleansing Latin dance music (salsa styles) and Latin jazz. Lead by pianist & vocalist Matt Jenson and joined by the brilliant and playful lead vocals & percussionist Manolo Mairena, with Costa Rican roots, the 6 piece band is committed to the ‘salsa dura’ sound of the 1970’s. The band plays hits from the likes of Eddie Palmieri, Oscar D’leon, Tito Puente and the Buena Vista Social Club while also presenting inspired Latin arrangements of popular songs from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Hall and Oats, Bob Marley and Santana. The jazz influence is never far away as the band is made up of top-notch musicians who know how to deliver inspired solos over the sometimes driving, sometimes sublime Afro-Cuban rhythms that emanate from the stage. If the ensemble is indeed ‘tasty,’ than the flavor is soul food for mind, body and soul.

Combo Sabroso are: Matt Jenson on piano & vocals, Manolo Mairena on percussion & vocals, Nate Edgar on bass and Bertram Lehmann on drums with Ben Romanow on trombone and Kris Kristalys on flute.