A lawyer by day, Gerardo Contino, or “El Abogado de la Salsa,” as he is affectionately referred to by fans, is singer and songwriter who is best recognized as the former lead singer of renowned Cuban salsa and jazz orchestra NG La Banda. Upon moving to New York City from Cuba, he formed Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros, a group known for its refreshing take on salsa and timba tunes, its impressive rhythm section and interactive call-and-response performances led by Contino. The talented lineup includes Grammy winning bassist John Benitez, pianist Axel Tosca Laugart and percussionist Luisito Quintero.
The group released its debut album, Somos Latinos, in 2013 to critical acclaim, with Timba.com describing the record as a “treasure trove of state-of-the-art bass, piano and percussion work laid down by some the very best instrumentalists in the genre.”
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