JIMMY BOSCH

TROMBONIST, COMPOSER, BANDLEADER

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New York Salsa….Jimmy Bosch is known throughout the world to be a powerful force as a trombonist, as a composer, as an entertainer and as the producer of his own records for his own Independent record label, JRGR Records, Inc. People all over the world who follow Jimmy know to expect something different from the norm. He does it his way and his records are like no other records in the world.

“A MILLON,” Jimmy’s 4th solo record release is scheduled to hit the streets, stores and airwaves in late April or Early May, 2009. On this record, he introduces yet another lead vocalist, a true young “Sonero” from Puerto Rico. He also presents a female, singing lead on one track. And if that’s not enough, he wrote and sang a Bolero himself on this production. A powerful song about the love between a mother and her son, audiences will no doubt be moved by its delivery and its sincerity.

People worldwide refer to Bosch as Salsa’s Brutal Trombone, “a real person”, “awesome”, “extraordinary”, “most expressive”, “great soloist,” etc. Considered one of today’s most important composers/lyricists in Salsa music, his songs are thought provoking, educational, inspiring, socially reflective and even comedic.

His ability to conquer the rhythmic complexities with his heartfelt and gifted trombone playing styles has placed him in the Royal Court of the music world, covering the Salsa, Latin Jazz and World music genres.

Appearing on over 70 recordings, Bosch has made records and/or toured with his 11 piece band as well as with Israel Cachao Lopez, Ruben Blades and Son del Solar, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto, Willie Colon, Manny Oquendo y Libre, Paquito D’Rivera, Oscar De Leon, Jose Alberto “El Canario,” Marc Anthony, FANIA Allstars, Eddie and Charlie Palmieri, Steve Turre, Incognito, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Jon Faddis, Arturo O’farril and the list goes on.

Jimmy Bosch has been featured as a soloist as well as the Jimmy Bosch band throughout the world in major venues and festivals, including; Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center (NYC), North Sea Jazz (Holland), Tempo Latino (France), Heineken Jazz Festival (Puerto Rico), Montreal Jazz (Canada), Madison Square Garden (NYC), Continental Arena (NJ), Sydney Festival, Sydney Opera House (Australia), Barranquijazz (Colombia), El Poliedro, FITA and Tereza Careña (Venezuela). Bosch is and shall continue to be hailed by international audiences and critics for his magical ability to impart his contagious passion and spirit to the masses both live and through his recordings.

Born in 1959 and raised in a Puerto Rican household, Jimmy is a genuine artist who’s been performing professionally since age 13, starting just two years after picking up the trombone. Jimmy’s first two solo CDs, “Soneando Trombón” and “Salsa Dura” established him as the Ambassador of the Salsa Dura movement. He ignited this movement by combining old school quality salsa arrangements with a modern NY aggressive edge and socially conscious lyrics. “El Avión De La Salsa” demonstrates and solidifies his commitment to keeping it raw and telling it like it is. Bosch’s music is inspirational. His 2009 release proves to do the same, only more intensely even. He has a special talent for getting his message across through great arrangements, hard driving rhythms, emphatic solos, swinging montunos and expressive words. Having performed for crowds as large as 150,000 in Montreal, Canada; over 110,000 in Sydney Festival at Domain Park, and 95,000 in Medellín, Colombia, Jimmy is a well-seasoned entertainer.

As Jimmy continues to travel Globally with his band and as a soloist, he prepares the world for his most recent documentation of his heart, mind and soul on his 4th Salsa CD, “A MILLON”.

JIMMY BOSCH - A MILLON (CD-2009)

From the beginner Salsa dance to the most professional Salsa professional dance teams in the world, this recording has everything from hard driving mambo rhythms toa sweet and sexy NY style cha cha cha to a very soft and passionate bolero...

Edwin Sanchez Piano
Jose Tavares, Ruben Rodriguez Bass
Johnny Rodriguez Bongos, cowbell, güiro
Eric Velez Congas, quinto
George Delgado Congas
Raul Agraz Trumpet
Peter Brainen Tenor, soprano sax
Jeff Lederer Tenor sax
Mitch Frohman Bari sax
Mauricio Smith Jr. Flute
Joe Fiedler Trombone
Jimmy Bosch Trombone, lead vocals
Wilfredo Otero Maracas, güiro, lead vocals, coro
Johanna Casteneda Lead vocals

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JIMMY BOSCH - EL AVION DE LA SALSA (CD-2004)

New York Salsa Dura for dancers and listeners alike

Jimmy Bosch Trombone
Dan Reagan Trombone
Edwin Sanchez Piano
Abiúd Troche, Andy Gonzalez, Héctor Máximo Rodriguez Bass
Yomo Toro Cuatro
Alfredo De La Fé Violin
Dave Valentin, Mauricio Smith Jr. Flute
Mitch Frohman Baritone sax, Flute
Jeff Lederer Tenor sax
Carl Corwin Baritone sax
Raúl Agraz, Pete Nater, Steve Gluzband Trumpet
Bobby Allende, Eric Velez, George Delgado Congas
Pedro Pocholo Segundo Bongos
Ray Colon, Bobby Allende, George Delgado Bongos, bell
Luisito Quintero Bell, maracas, guiro, clave
Marc Quiñones, Luisito Quintero, Pablo Chino Nuñez Timbales
Roberto Cepeda Pandereta, guicharo
Rey Viera, Willie Torres, Marco Bermudez, Herman Olivera, Ray De La Paz, Gabriel Bosch, Jimmy Bosh Coro
Juan Rey Bayóna Lead vocals
Ray De La Paz, Herman Olivera, Willie Torres, Marco Bermudez Lead vocals

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