Orquesta Riverside (known as Orquesta Havana Riverside between 1938 and 1941) was a highly successful Cuban big band that was amongst the most popular ensembles of the 1940s and 1950s.[1] Founded in 1938, it was originally directed by local musician Enrique González Mantici [de] until 1945. Other directors were Antonio Sosa (1945–47), Pedro Vila (1947–57), Adolfo Guzmán (1957–62), Argelio González and Nelson Arocha.[2]

Orquesta Riverside
Also known asOrquesta Havana Riverside
OriginHavana, Cuba
GenresBig band, bolero, cha-cha-cha
Years active1938 (1938)–1993 (1993)
LabelsVictor, Ideal, Panart, Puchito, EGREM
Past membersJosé Curbelo, Tito Gómez, Peruchín, Adolfo Guzmán, Rubén González

In 1993, the ensemble disbanded after a long period lacking success. Years later, Raúl Nacianceno Miyares, a former saxophonist in the band, revived the name of the band with young music graduates, playing the same arrangements as 50 years ago.[3]

Members

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  • Enrique González Mantici: director (1938–42)
  • José Curbelo: piano (1938–40)
  • Platanito: trumpet
  • Antonio Temprano: trumpet
  • Emilio Temprano: trombone
  • "Periquito" Temprano: clarinet, alto saxophone
  • José Nacianceno: clarinet, alto saxophone
  • Asdrúbal Pardo: tenor saxophone
  • Pedro Pardo: tenor saxophone
  • Antonio Sosa: guitar, tumbadora, director (1938–47)
  • Julio Belzaqui: double bass
  • Manolo Castro: vocals (1938)
  • Pedro Vargas: vocals (1939)
  • Mario Suárez: vocals (1939)
  • Guillermo Portabales: vocals (1939)
  • René Cabel: vocals (1939–40)
  • Chucho Martínez Gil: vocals (1939)
  • Miguelito Valdés: vocals (1940)
  • Anselmo Sacasas: piano (1940)
  • Juan Arvizu: vocals (1940)
  • Lupita Palomera: vocals (1940)
  • Juan Bruno Tarraza: piano
  • Tito Álvarez: vocals
  • Alberto Ruiz: vocals (until 1942)
  • Tito Gómez: lead vocals (1942–75)
  • Orlando Vallejo: vocals
  • Onelio Pérez: vocals
  • René Ravelo: saxophone
  • Gregorio Brenes: saxophone
  • José Simpson: saxophone
  • Raúl Nacianceno Mijares: saxophone
  • Miguel Antuña Benítez: saxophone
  • Roberto Arocha Morales: saxophone
  • Marcos Urbay: trumpet
  • Enrique Osorio: trumpet
  • José A. Martínez Daussac: trumpet
  • Mario del Monte Cossío: trumpet
  • Armando Galán Alfonso: trumpet
  • Roberto Morell del Campo: trombone
  • Edgar Díaz: drums
  • Sergio L. Núñez Molina: drums
  • Rolando Piloto Álvarez: drums
  • Orlando "Cachaíto" López: double bass
  • Roberto Martínez Capote: double bass
  • Baudilio Carbonell: bongo
  • Peruchín: piano, arranger (1946–59)
  • Ángel Fernández de la Osa: congas
  • Carlos Montero Bello: guitar
  • Pedro Vila: saxophone, director (1947–-57)
  • Leonardo Timor: trumpet (since 1956)
  • Generoso Jiménez: trombone
  • Adolfo Guzmán: piano, director (1957–62)
  • Paquito Hechavarría: piano
  • Rubén González: piano
  • Argelio González: director
  • Nelson Arocha Enseñat: piano, director, arranger
  • Orlando Montero Maldonado:vocals
  • Manuel "Guajiro" Mirabal: trumpet (1960s)
  • Joseíto González: piano (1980s)[4]
  • Raúl Nacianceno: saxophone, director

References

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  1. ^ Bonacich, Drago. Orquesta Riverside, AllMusic.
  2. ^ Díaz Ayala, Cristóbal (Fall 2013). "Orquesta Havana Riverside" (PDF). Encyclopedic Discography of Cuban Music 1925-1960. Florida International University Libraries. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Vuelve a sonar la Orquesta Riverside". Radio Cadena Habana (in Spanish). 6 January 2012. Archived from the original on 26 January 2012.
  4. ^ Dalmace, Patrick. "Joseíto González", Montuno Cubano.