Originator and host of the Cuban Fantasy program on WEMU-FM for 10 years, Alberto studied and honed his percussion skills with top Cuban master drummers, and is a devoted life-long student of the drum.
These tasteful musicians' interpretation of this music is evocative and sensuous, and true to its Cuban Roots.Īlberto Nacif: Born in Oaxaca, México, where Cuban derived rhythms were part of the everyday music, began playing congas at a young age. Also featured are exciting musicians Pat Prouty (Bass), Russell Miller (Sax and Flute), Paul Finkbeiner (Trumpet) and Chris Smith (Trombone). Alberto, Jose 'Pepe' Espinosa (one of the best percussionists of his generation), powerhouse timbalero Javier Barrios and young piano master Wesley Reynoso form the Latin core of the group. Conguero and composer Alberto Nacif brings together a group of superlative musicians to perform his original music.
