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STEVE GUASCH Y SU ORQUESTA NUEVA ERA (SALSA/LATIN JAZZ BAND)

Steve Guasch y su orquesta Nueva Era is a contemporary salsa orchestra that plays "salsa dura", with glimpses of Latin Jazz that emerged from the need to have freedom of musical expression. The Group is the creation of Steve Guasch and a superb group of players from the great pacific northwest as well as guests musicians like grammy awards nominee Paoli Mejias on congas, Trumpeter Ray Vega, Pianist Nachito Herrera and Bassist Roberto Riveron. Steve has performed with international acts such as Marvin Santiago, Lalo Rodriguez, Maelo Ruiz, David Pabon, Hector Tricoche and Melcochita. the arrangements where handled by Oscar Hernandez, Ray Santos, Lee Bradford, Brett White, Paul Finley and Julio Jauregui. This Cd was nominated for the L.atin Grammys in 2006.

STEVE GUASCH Y SU ORQUESTA NUEVA ERA - SIGUENDO LA TRADICION (2005)

Salsa Dura and latin Jazz well orchestated with 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and a baritone full latin rythm section of conga timbal and bongo piano and bass and spanish vocals

Lead vocals – Eddie Quintero, Danny Olaizola
Back-up vocals – Steve Guasch, Julio Juaregüí, Eddie Quintero, Danny Olaizola, Luís de Jesús
Cuatro Puertorriqueño & Guitarra – Luís de Jesús
Piano – Julio Juaregüí, Ignacio “Nachito” Herrera
Bass – Andy Zadrosny, Roberto Riverón, Julio Juaregüí
Congas – Paoli Mejías, Steve Guasch
Timbales – Steve Guasch, Paoli Mejías, Junior Medina
Bongos – Steve Guasch
Maracas – Steve Guasch
Guiro – Rafael Quiñones
Shequere – Paoli Mejías
Trumpet – Randy Lintott, Ted Bowden, Ray Vega, Thomas Marriott, Jay Roulston
Trombone – Will Martin, Dan Marcus, Scott Babcock, Dave Marriott
Baritone, Alto & Tenor Sax – Ted Dortch