Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the two-time Grammy winning Salsa and Latin Jazz … Read Full Bio ↴Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the two-time Grammy winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the standard for excellence for authentic, New York style, hard core salsa. Live or recorded, it doesn't get any better.
Whether a concert hall or an outdoor jazz festival, there is no easing you in, they are coming at you full force from start to finish. Their energy on stage, rich sound and musical precision leave audiences mesmerized until the last note is played. With an unwavering respect for the musics rich history, thirteen world-class musicians and vocalists come together to create an unparalleled musical experience.
Now in its fourteenth year, SHO, as they are known to fans, is dedicated to the sounds of the barrio. Their music is characterized by the raw, organic and vintage sound defined by the genre. They are on a mission to keep the musical legacy of salsa dura "hard salsa" alive and expand its audience to those who love great music, not just Latin music. Grounded in the past, while focused on the future, they strive to keep the music relevant, while creating a unique and fresh approach.
With four albums, and as many Grammy nominations, this Latin Jazz powerhouse knows it is crucial to continually push themselves and raise the bar. They recently released their fifth album, featuring two of America's great jazz icons, Chick Corea & saxophonist Joe Lovano. Oscar Hernandez and Spanish Harlem Orchestra continue to raise the bar of excellence in their music.
HISTORY
After two decades of session work, composing, arranging and producing, band leader Oscar Hernández was approached by producer Aaron Levinson in 2000 about the idea of assembling and recording a Latin jazz orchestra. The result was Un Gran Dia en el Barrio, the 2002 debut recording from Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) that scored a Grammy nomination for Best Salsa Album and a Latin Billboard Award for Salsa Album of the Year. Based on the success of their first CD, Hernández and SHO began touring and wowing audiences all over the world.
Recordings
Their first Grammy win came in 2004 with their follow-up album, Across 110th Street, a reference to Harlem’s southern boundary. Featuring Ruben Blades as guest artist, the combination proved to be explosive and featured Blades singing in the style of Salsa Dura that many of his fans longed to hear.
Released in 2007, United We Swing earned yet another Grammy nomination. The album features Paul Simon as special guest singing a burning rendition of his hit "Late in The Evening" -- SHO style. Their second Grammy winning album, Viva La Tradicion, was released in 2010.
Band Leader
Oscar Hernández is all about tradition. Born into a large Puerto Rican family living in the Bronx, it was the nearby Spanish Harlem neighborhood that shaped his cultural musical sensibilities. The soundtrack to this bustling enclave in the ‘60s, emanating from any given window on any given day, was a mix of Latin Jazz and American pop radio.
Hernandez started playing the trumpet at age twelve; he switched to piano shortly thereafter. By the time he finished his teen years, he was making a living as a professional musician and gigging with some of the most talented Latin Jazz artists of the ‘70s. He spent much of the ‘80s producing, arranging and playing piano for Panamanian vocalist Rubén Blades while simultaneously leading his own band, Seis del Solar. In the 90's Hernandez produced a recording titled "Dance City" which received a rave review in the NY Times and led Paul Simon to call him as arranger/producer & musical director for his Broadway show "The Capeman."
Whether a concert hall or an outdoor jazz festival, there is no easing you in, they are coming at you full force from start to finish. Their energy on stage, rich sound and musical precision leave audiences mesmerized until the last note is played. With an unwavering respect for the musics rich history, thirteen world-class musicians and vocalists come together to create an unparalleled musical experience.
Now in its fourteenth year, SHO, as they are known to fans, is dedicated to the sounds of the barrio. Their music is characterized by the raw, organic and vintage sound defined by the genre. They are on a mission to keep the musical legacy of salsa dura "hard salsa" alive and expand its audience to those who love great music, not just Latin music. Grounded in the past, while focused on the future, they strive to keep the music relevant, while creating a unique and fresh approach.
With four albums, and as many Grammy nominations, this Latin Jazz powerhouse knows it is crucial to continually push themselves and raise the bar. They recently released their fifth album, featuring two of America's great jazz icons, Chick Corea & saxophonist Joe Lovano. Oscar Hernandez and Spanish Harlem Orchestra continue to raise the bar of excellence in their music.
HISTORY
After two decades of session work, composing, arranging and producing, band leader Oscar Hernández was approached by producer Aaron Levinson in 2000 about the idea of assembling and recording a Latin jazz orchestra. The result was Un Gran Dia en el Barrio, the 2002 debut recording from Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) that scored a Grammy nomination for Best Salsa Album and a Latin Billboard Award for Salsa Album of the Year. Based on the success of their first CD, Hernández and SHO began touring and wowing audiences all over the world.
Recordings
Their first Grammy win came in 2004 with their follow-up album, Across 110th Street, a reference to Harlem’s southern boundary. Featuring Ruben Blades as guest artist, the combination proved to be explosive and featured Blades singing in the style of Salsa Dura that many of his fans longed to hear.
Released in 2007, United We Swing earned yet another Grammy nomination. The album features Paul Simon as special guest singing a burning rendition of his hit "Late in The Evening" -- SHO style. Their second Grammy winning album, Viva La Tradicion, was released in 2010.
Band Leader
Oscar Hernández is all about tradition. Born into a large Puerto Rican family living in the Bronx, it was the nearby Spanish Harlem neighborhood that shaped his cultural musical sensibilities. The soundtrack to this bustling enclave in the ‘60s, emanating from any given window on any given day, was a mix of Latin Jazz and American pop radio.
Hernandez started playing the trumpet at age twelve; he switched to piano shortly thereafter. By the time he finished his teen years, he was making a living as a professional musician and gigging with some of the most talented Latin Jazz artists of the ‘70s. He spent much of the ‘80s producing, arranging and playing piano for Panamanian vocalist Rubén Blades while simultaneously leading his own band, Seis del Solar. In the 90's Hernandez produced a recording titled "Dance City" which received a rave review in the NY Times and led Paul Simon to call him as arranger/producer & musical director for his Broadway show "The Capeman."
Que Bonito
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Lyrics
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Banda Cana Verde Qué bonito se escucha la banda Cuando estoy recordándote a t…
Banda El Recodo Cuando tu te entregaste a mi, que Bonito Cuando yo a…
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Binomio de Oro de América Yo soy que te quiere con el alma, Que ha querido…
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Caña Verde Qué bonito se escucha la banda Cuando estoy recordándote a t…
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Daniel Riolobos III Qué bonito es despertar así contigo Hoy mi cama ya no…
dueto los armadillos Yo no se lo que pasa conmigo Que me acuerdo de…
El Palomo Y El Gorrion Cuando tú te entregaste a mí que bonito Cuando yo a…
Elsa Garcia Amores que van y vienen Como las olas del ancho mar A…
Eskuela de Las Calles Que bonita melodía Pa quemar y sin semillas Lo que me…
Estrellas De Tuzantla Qué bonito es lo que ahora estoy sintiendo Qué bonito desper…
Ingrid Contreras Qué bonito cuando te veo ahí Qué bonito cuando te siento Qué…
Johan Sotelo Que bonito despertar así Con la lluvia y pensando en ti Y…
José Julián Cuando tú te entregaste a mi Que bonito Cuando yo a ti…
Julio Madrid Que bonito, Que bonita es la paloma Que lleva como corona Un…
Katty Mazariegos Que bonito es conocer a Cristo Que bonito es sentirlo en…
La Sonora Santanera De las gotas de lluvia Que yo vi caer Al mirar que…
Luis De Cordoba Qué bonito, bonito. (bis) Es acariciar tu cuerpo Despacito, …
Maite Hontelé feat. Alain Pérez Que bonito es el amor, Que bonito estar enamorado, Que bonit…
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Mariachi Cristiano Qué bonito es conocer a Cristo Qué bonito es sentirlo en…
Mariano Barba Que bonito se escucha la banda Cuando estoy, recordandote a…
Pancho Barraza ¡Ay amor! Edén Muñoz Calibre 50 Ánimo, mi Pancho Sin llorar,…
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Rosario Que bonito cuando te veo ay, que bonito cuando te siento, …
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SAAVEDRA ¡Oye! La vida tiene mil colores No solo tiene sin sabores Ha…
Soraya Oye La vida tiene mil colores No solo tiene cien…
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Ulices Chaidez Que bonitos ojos Me recuerdan a las estrellas del cielo Y tu…
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We have lyrics for these tracks by Spanish Harlem Orchestra:
La Banda Nuestras manos como barcos navegan olas rompen en nosotros q…
La Musica Es Mi Vida Mc davo aun que se comparen simple aun que se…
La Salsa Dura Letra de La salsa dura (La orquesta comenzó y viene dura, y…
Llego la Banda Oído, oído, oído Oído Hoy queremos invitarlos a una fiesta …
Llego la Orquesta ... Eres muy bonita, pero mentirosa Engañas a los hombres, s…
Mama Guela Aló, soy yo Me preguntaba si después de tanto años tú…
Plena Con Sabor Todo el mundo muévase Con mi ritmo boricua Una plena con sab…
Pueblo Latino Pueblo latino, de cualquier ciudad Ha llegado la hora, de la…
Soy Candela Cuidado que vengo quemando! Soy candela de los pies a la…
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