The music of La Leyenda revives the best in classic Latin dance music and Latin jazz. You will discover when you experience the music of La Leyenda live that few bands like La Leyenda authentically recreate the iconic songs of those memorable years when Latin music first grabbed the attention of audiences around the world, with rhythms that are irresistible to dancers. Now you're in luck! Concert tickets are on sale now for La Leyenda right here through StubHub. So make sure you get yours today before they're gone!
Orquestra La Leyenda presents a return to the old school Latin dance music. With its roots grounded in the repertoire of the New York City Latin bands that flourished during those exciting times when America first became hypnotized by small combos, by big bands or by medium-sized conjuntos. These bands graced the stages of hotels and Catskills resorts where Americans learned to dance the mambo, the rhumba and the cha-cha, and observed the art of tango for the first time. These bands took along an element from the streets of Spanish Harlem with them; a rhythm that is insatiable in nudging its listeners to dance until the sun is long gone. So when you are dancing to La Leyenda, you are experiencing the energy and vitality of musicians who have a pure reverence for this music and its roots.
Slip on your dancing shoes because La Leyenda will have you strutting your moves all night! Comprised of musicians who take pride in being able to preserve the traditions of Latin music, La Leyenda transports audiences back to an era when you couldn't stop dancing!
Orquesta La Leyenda was the hobbyhorse of D.C.-born flutist and saxophonist Ted David. David developed a passion for traditional Latin music in the early 1990s. Subsequently, he started to collect recordings of the legendary greats from Cuba, Puerto Rico and from the classic Big Apple years to develop an understanding and greater appreciation for the music and its roots. David considers himself an avid student of the genre and its history, especially the music of Cuba and the early years in New York. David's resume includes playing with bands like Ramon Lara y sus Profesionales and Zafiro, Peligro, Zeniza, Grupo Latino Continental and Melao. He has played next to performers like Willie Colon, Niche, Joe Arroyo and others.
With over 180 songs in its repertoire ranging from salsa and merengue to mambos, cha-cha and rumba, La Leyenda is one to see in concert! To learn more about La Leyenda and concert tickets, stay tuned to StubHub. Whether you're looking for information on ticket availability or for concert tour schedules, StubHub can give you what you need with just a click of the mouse! And don't forget that StubHub carries folk music tickets , rock music tickets and hip-hop music tickets as well. Take a look around StubHub right now, and make sure you bookmark StubHub for all of your future entertainment needs!