Rudy Membiela: Leader, Bass, Vocals & Percussion

Mani Bances: Saxophone, Flute, Vocals & Percussion

Rich Conti: Vibraphone, Marimba, Vocals, Electronic & Acoustic Percussion

Carlos Cornier: Percussion

Paul 'P.C.' Cotton: Drum Set & Percussion

Chris Davis: Trumpet, Flugel Horn, & Percussion

Alex English: Keyboards & Percussion

Alejandro Urzagaste: Guitar

PICANTE is traditional in the sense that it plays traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms such as the Son Montuno, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Comparsa, & Guaguanco. Puerto Rican rhythms such as Bomba and Plena. Brazilian rhythms such as Samba, Bossa Nova and Capoeira. Jamaican Reggae, Dub, and Ska and so many other world rhythms and stylings. But it's also modern because it applies modern Jazz changes & techniques to those rhythms.

PICANTE is also a very well disciplined but yet laid back and easy to work with backing band having worked with Grammy Award winning saxophonist Carlos Averhoff formerly of Cuba's premier Jazz & Latin fusion Band IRAKERE in addition to backing other local artists.

One thing is for sure though, the music produced by PICANTE is guaranteed 100% danceable. Picante is available for all occasions and has dates still open & available. Please contact Rudy Membiela for booking PICANTE for your next event, clinic, or backing your next live or studio project.