Omar Puente Charanga Jazz Sextet

The Omar Puente Charanga Jazz Sextet, is designed with dance in mind, blending original tunes with fresh arrangements of traditional Cuban favourites , adding the influences of African rhythm and modern jazz to the mix and never fails to get everyone up on their feet moving to Cuban, Charanga and Salsa rhythms.

Internationally renowned for his masterful performances in a variety of musical styles, world class violinist and educator Omar Puente is nothing short of a true virtuoso. After establishing himself as an accomplished musician on his native Cuban soil, Omar moved to England in 1997.

Throughout his career Omar has performed and shared the stage with a whole host of other esteemed stars including Tito Puente, John Williams, Nigel Kennedy, Courtney Pine and Wynton Marsalis.