Jose Conde Bands, Ola Fresca Latin Band from New York City, NY

Dynamic and charismatic Cuban American singer, performer, producer Jose Conde has, for over 15 years, thrilled public and private audiences in thousands of events large and small in New York, Miami and South Florida, across the USA, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. While Conde is well versed in Latin music from the Cuban and Salsa songbook, he is equally at home performing jazz, funk, rock, world music, and show tunes. Known widely for his original music and production for his Cuban band Ola Fresca and his own solo project, Conde brings unparalleled professionalism and vision to all aspects of private events. He is meticulous in preparation, planning, and communication with client, working to ensure they are happy and secure at every step of the process, not just the gig. Conde has collaborated with some of the top party planners in the industry producing highly exclusive live music events in New York and throughout the US and internationally. He has also worked as a music consultant and coordinator for some large scale celebrity wedding events. Recent performances by Conde and his bands include shows in top public and private venues in notable spaces such as Snug Harbor New Orleans, MOMA NY, Museum of the City of New York, Lincoln Center, Sunset Beach-Shelter Island, Mexico City's Publico Prim Museum, Mundoloco Costa Rica, Miami Beach Bath Club, Dumbo Archway and more. A recent Vermont wedding saw Conde wearing many hats, officiating the vows, performing DJ sets, leading a Cuban octet version of Ola Fresca, MCing and bringing the house down with a super night of music (see the dance with the Mango Pic on this site!) Recipient of a Best Latin Album Independent Music Award for his infectious melodic Cuban Roots dance album, (R)evolucion, Jose Conde has received outstanding international critical acclaim for his records with Ola Fresca and his own solo self titled project from amongst others, NYTIMES, BBC, and NPR. Conde and his colleagues are top level concert artists who enjoy bringing the highest standard music to events of any caliber or budget. Find Ola Fresca and Jose Conde music (two separate projects) on itunes or Spotify or Pandora, Youtube, and across all music platforms. "One of NY's most important Latin voices" (TIMEOUT NY) “Utterly swinging" -BOSTON GLOBE, "Brilliant. Thrilling" -BILLBOARD. Performances include: Montreal Jazz Festival, New York Summerstage, Lincoln Center, New Orleans Voodoo Festival, Santa Monica Pier, Sydney Australia Darling Harborfest, Lula Lounge Toronto, Moma, Met Museum NY, Chicago World Music Festival, Joe's Pub NY, Snug Harbor New Orleans, JVC Jazz Festival Miami, Cipriani, Joes Pub, SOB's. * * * * * * * * * OPTIONS - Solo to 10 piece groupings, 18 piece mambo band. Ola Fresca Concert Octet - Music consulting, Custom Composition and Arranging * * * * BEST LATIN ALBUM Winner! -2008 Independent Music Awards (R)Evolucion * * * * * * * * BEST LATIN BAND Gigmasters Winner!! 2010, 2008 * * * * Member of BMI, NARAS, APAP, 3x WOMEX World Music Conference member

• PLEASE ASK FOR A SAMPLE SONG LIST | JOSE CONDE
• CUBAN SON, MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA | JOSE CONDE
• SALSA from NYC, PR, and LATIN AMERICA | JOSE CONDE
• BOLERO | JOSE CONDE
• RUMBA | JOSE CONDE
• BOSSA NOVA | JOSE CONDE
• JAZZ STANDARDS | JOSE CONDE
• FUNK | JOSE CONDE