It’s a warm night and the musicians take to the stage. Tim Shadley strikes a few notes on the Piano, Frankie Ramierez Willie Conde and John Dellavedova set the rhythm, Rich Fisher and Dave Johnson groove in the horn section. Tom Shannon’s flute is heard again and from upon high in heaven, the legendary Ray Baretto smiles - Salsa is re-born!
We’re not on a moonlit beach in Puerto Rico, Cuba or anywhere in the Caribbean…. We are in Tulsa, Oklahoma mesmerized by the hypnotic sounds of ‘Salsa Rhythm Project’. These musicians come from different parts of the world and all share the love of Salsa.
The last time I heard Salsa this good was when I was in Puerto Rico a few years ago. I was working for American Airlines Vacations doing a review of a new hotel. I took a trip into Old San Juan and visited ‘Rumba’ - one of the best salsa clubs in the area. I don’t recall the name of the band but listening to them play was a great way to take in all that is Puerto Rico.
Salsa Rhythm Project takes the best of Tulsa local art and mixes it with driving percussion and a dance groove that thankfully, Tulsans can hear almost every weekend.
The Caribbean influenced sounds of Salsa Rhythym Project electrify patrons at many of Tulsa’s great music venues such as The Continental, Ciao, The Blue Dome and the new outdoor stage at Plan B.
Salsa Rhythm Project will be performing at this years Waltz on the Wildside at the Tulsa Zoo on June 20th.
I highly recommend this ‘Tulsa Original’ group - Salsa Rhythm Project.
Come listen and dance to ‘Salsa Rhythm Project’
FRIDAY JUNE 6 - AT PLAN B - 520 EAST 3rd - Tulsa - 8 PM
Please visit the Salsa Rhythm Project MySpace page to hear their music and to find out about more upcoming events.
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