Orquesta Alto Maiz is something of a musical enigma. It is a popular tag]el… Read Full Bio ↴Orquesta Alto Maiz is something of a musical enigma. It is a popular tag]eleven-piece Latin-jazz-dance band made up of musicians now living in the heartland of America. The Latin-tinged music they perform, usually found in the clubs of New York City, L.A. or Miami, has secured them a reputation as one of the hottest bands in the Midwest United States.

This strange mix of salsa and tall corn works because of the years of musical experience the band members bring to the group, and because of their love for the music. Alto Maiz has been performing regionally and internationally since 1986 and has steadily built a strong base of Latin music fans and supporters wherever they've played.

Orquesta Alto Maiz plays a wide range of Latin musical styles, including merengue, samba, cha-cha-cha, salsa, calypso, and boleros. In addition to Latin-jazz standards by Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Miranda, Mario Bauzá, Poncho Sanchez and others, the band has produced many successful original compositions as well.

Regardless of age group or musical preferences, Orquesta Alto Maiz strikes a common chord with its audience. Once exposed to this vibrant, pulsating music, people find it so irresistible their feet won't keep still! Once you experience them you will never forget them, Orquesta Alto Maiz, "The Salsa Band."